Graduate Assistant of Student Involvement

Job no: 494460
Work type: Administrative (Part Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Student Worker/Graduate Assistant

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Job Title: Graduate Assistant of Student Involvement

Reporting Relationship: Director of Student Involvement

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: VP Student Development-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Barnes Student Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position:    This position will work with the Director of Student Involvement and the Coordinator of Co-Curricular Experience. This role will assist in various different areas within Student Involvement including Commuter Students, management of The Hub, opportunities to be involved with multiple student groups, and assisting with media communications. Additionally, the position may have the option of continuing with limited hours through the summer to continue assistance with the coordination of Student Involvement initiatives and programs.

This position is a 15-20 hour / week role between August 1 - May 31.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Commuter Students: Plan and implement two CS programs to build community among the commuter students and their sense of belonging on campus 
  • Commuter Students: Communication of campus events and reminders of important information. This should be of significant importance at the start of each semester and can encompass items such as meal plans, parking passes, campus wide events, and an invitation to utilize the commuter student lounge and its resources
  • Student Involvement: Opportunities for intentional involvement and leadership will be available with various student groups. These groups will include but are not limited to Student Government Association (SGA), Student Activities Council (SAC), and a long-standing comedy show tradition (Friday Night Live - FNL) 
  • Student Involvement: Help groups in achieving goals, communicating ideas, and encourage them to think bigger and more creatively 
  • Operations of The Hub: This individual will work closely with the professional staff on the administrative responsibilities such as organization of products, promoting opportunities, managing the open hours of The Hub Pantry, etc.
  • Operations of The Hub: This position is responsible to train, set up, tear down, and troubleshoot special events and meetings. Must be knowledgeable in overall management of The Hub
  • Student Involvement Team Support: This position is part of the Student Involvement Team, and at times there may be other duties assigned to provide support for staff and holistic development for students 
  • Media Communication: Assist and guide media content to help Student Involvement groups communicate their mission and vision for the year. Assist in event promotion for various student groups 
  • Similar to many roles within Student Development, this position may vary a great deal from day-to-day. It may involve meetings with students, committee meetings, and one-on-ones with your supervisor. It will most likely consistent of various responsibilities ranging from setting up and tearing down an event/space to brainstorming through a salient co-curricular curriculum to help guide our student leaders through. If you enjoy a variety of high yet diverse levels of student interaction, this role might be a good fit for you. Though consistency is a desire/target, this role will demand flexibility as well

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

  • Must be enrolled or being enrolled into a Graduate Program holding a Bachelor's degree

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

 

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