Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Support - Simmons University : Job Details

JOB SUMMARY

The Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Support is responsible for tasks and activities that support the work of the Assistant Director of the Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership and Engagement, specifically as it relates to student organizations. Additional responsibilities in the Residence Life on call rotation, with on campus apartment and meal plan, can be added for interested candidates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Serve as event planning support person for student organizations, working with and across campus departments as necessary, including logistical details and purchasing.

• Become familiar with and serve as a content expert on the Campus Connect (Campus Groups) student engagement platform, including facilitation of group trainings and individual support for end users.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as front-facing, front desk support.

• Assist with oversight of student Office Assistants.

• General office support.

• Residence Life on call rotation, if interested.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program.

• Creative, highly organized, with outstanding attention to detail.

• An interest in event planning and working with student groups.

• Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with Canva or other similar products.

• Experience with Google Suite.

• Ability and willingness to learn new things quickly.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving.

• Analytical and Strategic.

• Customer Service Oriented.

• Communication (Written, Verbal, Presentation).

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice.

• Teamwork.

• Leadership.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On campus.

• 30 weeks over the course of the academic year.

• 16 hours per week.

• Office and event environment.

• Physical effort/lifting, up to 10 pounds.

• Possible evening/weekend event coverage, within 16 hour per week schedule.