Student Engagement Graduate Assistant

Position: Student Engagement Graduate Assistant

Status: Part-time, (20hrs/week)

Department: Student Engagement

Reports to: Coordinator of Student Engagement

Start Date: Fall Semester 2025

Compensation: Stipend, Room, and Tuition

Description

The Graduate Assistant will be part of a team dedicated to creating and fostering a healthy, inclusive, and engaged residential community. The GA in this position will help coordinate event programming between the Office of Student Engagement and Residence Life paraprofessional staff (Resident Advisors) and assist with Club and Organization management. This position requires onsite living, problem solving and time management skills, and the ability to engage with students in ways that align with student development theory.

Duties & Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Community Development

• Assist in the strategy, oversight, and implementation of programming within the Student Engagement.
• Develop and manage promotion plans for events via social media and other channels.
• Coordinate programming and events with other college offices, e.g., Health & Wellness, Athletics, Campus Safety, etc.
• Assist in supervising students at late-night events.
• Be accessible to students and their concerns via regular student contact, acting as a referral agent when needed.
• Supervision & Development
• Assist in the supervision and development of a team of Student Engagement Interns by facilitating professional development opportunities and managing/tracking performance against job responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development programs including meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
• Act as a team player and present a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support for the Office of Student Engagement.
• Assist with special campus events and functions (i.e., SOAR days, Welcome Week, Family Homecoming Weekend, Fall Fest/Spring Fling, Open Houses, etc.).
• Consult with the supervisor regularly to discuss any concerns, programs, and events occurring on campus.
• Disseminate information about PSC events and policies
• Coordinates social media planning for Student Engagement, manages display case & marketing of all events for the office.
• Provide customer service to students, guests, and other PSC employees seeking assistance at the Student Engagement office and at on-campus events.
• Assist with other duties as needed, including driving vans to support academic programming, or assigned by the Coordinator of Student Engagement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year institution and enrollment in Paul Smith’s College Master’s degree programs.
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others as part of the Division of Student Life and Wellness.
• Ability to work evening and weekends as needed.
• Excellent data management skills, including computer and paper files.
• Previous experience in Student Life, Residence Life or Student Affairs from their undergraduate degree preferred.
• Must be flexible, discreet, and considerate of others’ needs.
• Must have a positive and innovative outlook on the position.
• Must have the ability and desire to work with students.
• Driver’s license and driving record acceptable to PSC insurance carrier is preferred.
  
  

Applications accepted through April 15, 2025

Paul Smith’s College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V