Graduate Assistant for Student Group Development - 2023-2024

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Requisition Number GA00507
Position Title Graduate Assistant for Student Group Development - 2023-2024
Position Eclass GF - Graduate Flat Pay
Position Summary

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

Additional Details
Department/Office Mission: Campus Activities and Programs (CAP) provides opportunities for students to create meaningful relationships, explore interests, and develop a sense of self and an appreciation for their community.
Job Description-Reporting: The CAP Graduate Assistant for Student Group Development reports directly to the Associate Director for Student Groups and Programming. They will also indirectly report to the Director of CAP.
Work Hours, Environment: Office is open 9:00am-5:00pm, GA will serve some office hours in addition to evenings and weekends required for programming.
Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
-(30%) Serve as a CAP event consultant to a select group of student organizations to provide direct
guidance and support to student groups as they plan and implement campus programs. Negotiates contracts with agents, vendors, and performers while maintaining University policies and guidelines as needed for student group programming.
-(20%) Responsible for providing support, training, and skill development for student group leaders through LEAD Academy and other workshops as needed on issues related to student group development, university policies, and conflict management.
-(10%) Coordinate annual student organization registration process and provide support to the student group management database system (Spartan Connect) and review new student group applications.
-(10%) Assist in the planning and implementation of the annual Spartans of Excellence Banquet, a
recognition banquet for student leaders and student groups at UNCG.
-(10%) Oversee the student group office and storage space application and assignment process and manage the needs of the Student Group Resource Room throughout the year.
-(10%) Designs, administers, and responds to research surveys and evaluations to analyze student group leaders’ needs and interests.
-(10%) Serve as a liaison between CAP and other campus entities, both on a one-to-one basis and through service on committees. Serve as a member of the Office of Campus Activities and Programs staff and participates in office programs such as Fall Kickoff and Admissions Open Houses; attends CAP and Student Affairs meetings; and other duties as assigned by the Associate Director and/or Director.
Additional Terms of Employment: Academic year, August 1st to end of school (until last GA day
outlined on graduate school calendar).
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must: 
• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0). 
• Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits. 
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School. 
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.
Additional Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should:
● Display maturity in work style and communication skills.
● Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, and basic technology.
● Have experience and knowledge of student group development for college students (preferred).
● Have some event planning, programming, and/or training development experience (preferred).
● Be prepared for flexibility in their work schedule for weekend programming and peak event weeks (Homecoming, Rawkin Welcome Week, Winter Welcome Week, etc.).
● Display enthusiasm for working directly with students.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Number of Months per Year 9
Org #-Department Campus Activities and Programs - 44807
Posting Begin Date 04/04/2023
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes


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