Graduate Assistant of Student Involvement (Part-Time)

Job no: 495075
Work type: Administrative (Part Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Student Development/Residence Life

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Job Title: Graduate Assistant of Student Involvement (Part-Time)

Reporting Relationship: Associate Dean of Student Involvement & Director of Co-Curricular Programming

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Student Development-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Barnes Student Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position:    The Graduate Assistant for Student Involvement assists the Associate Dean of Student Involvement and the Director of Co-Curricular Programming in supporting Wildcat Welcome Week and Weekend (Fall and Spring new student orientation) and other Student Development/Hub initiatives. This position is expected to have a student-centered mindset, strong relational and communication skills, creative and strategic planning abilities, and strong administrative competency with an understanding of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. This role works closely with the Student Activities Council (SAC), new students, and commuter students, helping to foster a culture of belonging and campus engagement among all students.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing Wildcat Welcome Week (Fall) and Wildcat Welcome Weekend (Spring), through team meetings, promotion, and other tasks 
  • Assess the effectiveness of various campus programs, events, and initiatives through feedback and research, and make thoughtful changes accordingly 
  • Assist with the recruitment, training, and coordination of student volunteers and leadership, including WU Crew (volunteer welcome team) 
  • Support the vision, strategy, and execution of Student Activities Council (SAC) initiatives through event planning, communication, and organizational support
  • Develop and maintain communication and resources that support commuter students and help foster their sense of belonging on campus 
  • Assist in cultivating meaningful and creative co-curricular experiences with the Hub and Student Development team that contribute to student belonging and campus culture 
  • Assist with event setup, teardown, troubleshooting, and logistical support for Student Involvement initiatives 
  • Attend Wildcat Welcome Week coordinating meetings, leadership meetings, individual development meetings, Hub meetings, and collaborative team meetings as assigned 
  • Other duties as assigned within the Hub area to provide support for staff and holistic development for students (Potential areas include support with SAC, SGA, Hub events, Wildcat Life emails and app, and more) 
  • Supervises: WU Crew (Welcome Team) and select student volunteers connected to Student Involvement initiatives 

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

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Enrollment in a Master’s program at a regionally accredited institution

Experience

  • Experience in student affairs during undergraduate education preferred

Required Skills

  • Gifted in motivating others
  • Creative and innovative
  • Solution-oriented
  • Discerning; flexible
  • Effective planner, organizer, and communicator
  • Strategic thinking
  • Event promotion

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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