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.

The mission of the Division of Student Success is to work in partnership with the University community to deliver high quality services to facilitate the recruitment, retention and graduation of a diverse student population and strive to provide service, leadership, and transitional student support for UNCG. The Division of Student Success is committed to designing, implementing, and providing the services necessary to promote student success throughout the entire student life cycle from day one to diploma. This division includes the offices of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, University Advising, New Student Transitions & First Year Experience, Students First Office, Academic Achievement Center, TRiO Programs, UNCG Guarantee, GEAR UP UNCG, and the Multiliteracy Centers (Speaking Center, Writing Center, and Math Help Center).

Job Description-Reporting:
The Graduate Assistant for Student Success is intended to be a two-year assistantship and reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Retention & Student Success.
Job Description-Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:
Spartans Thrive is a university-wide, holistic health and wellness initiative for students enrolling for the first time in college (FTIC). Spartans Thrive is the University's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) which is a component of the reaffirmation process that reflects and affirms the commitment of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College (SACSCOC) to enhancing the quality of higher education in the region and to focusing attention on student learning.

• Coordinating a mentoring program that involves recruiting, training, and matching mentors with mentees. Collaborating with mentors and mentees to facilitate mentor-mentee meetings and provide guidance on building relationships, meaningful engagement, and effective communication. Managing flags, referring students to campus-based resources, and troubleshooting the program.

• Planning and implementing co-curricular programs and events in all eight wellness dimensions. Communicating important information with students and campus partners to encourage engagement, share resources, and address any concerns that arise within the program.

• Developing curriculum module for an undergraduate general education course to integrate health and wellness topics into their course content, assignments, and discussions; and assisting in the training for course instructors and the professional development of undergraduate Peer Academic Leaders (PALS).

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.