Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging, Outreach, and Assessment

Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging, Outreach, and Assessment Requisition Number: GA00949 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. Student Support Oversee Starfish submissions from faculty and staff concerning students personal concerns and disruptive behavior; Assist in meeting and building rapport individually with students, and providing help and support via drop-ins and student appointments; Coach students on appropriate communication with faculty, staff, and other students; Monitor the Police Dashboard and send outreach to students who experienced minor medical concerns; Assist with follow-up on bias report form submissions; Serve as a resource to students, faculty, staff, and others who may need assistance managing a wide range of questions and concerns; and Provide guidance and interpretation of University policies to the University community. Belonging Initiatives & Assessment Plan, implement and evaluate DOS outreach programs such as Donuts with the Deans; Assist with programmatic initiatives through the Erase Hate campaign; Present to classes, student groups and organizations about the support and resources the Dean of Students Office provides; Represent the Dean of Students Office at campus events such as the SOAR Expo, Rawkin’ Welcome Week, Homecoming, and other campus programs and events as necessary; Assist Assistant Dean in assessment efforts for department-wide assessment efforts; through Office assessment databases, such as Qualtrics and Spartan Experience; and Assist in assessment efforts of office programming. Marketing and Communications Establish a social media plan, manage, and update departmental social media outlets; and Oversee the social media efforts of the Dean of Students Office. General Administrative Responsibilities Respond to inquiries about the department and its processes to persons either in person, by phone, or by email; Attend weekly staff meetings; and Other duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 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. Number of Months Per Year: 9 Org #-Department: Dean of Students - 44503 Posting Begin Date: 04/22/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed