Graduate Assistant, Student Activities

Vermont State Colleges System•Castleton, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Graduate Assistants for Student Affairs will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Students. Graduate Assistants for Student Affairs appointments are typically structured as two one-year appointments, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress, job performance, program needs, and approval by the University. Graduate Assistants are expected to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and as representatives of Vermont State University, are expected to demonstrate professionalism and integrity, while fostering those same expectations among students. Appointment to a Graduate Assistant for Student Affairs position may be terminated in cases involving deliberate or serious violations of university policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline
Confirmed enrollment in Vermont State University graduate program
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Demonstrate professionalism and integrity

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource person and/or advisor to campus student organizations and provide student organizations with a wide range of information and assistance in developing leadership, organizational, political, and planning skills (e.g., workshops, manuals, one-on-one counseling).
Attend regular staff meetings.
Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of student activities, programs, and services.
Support the development and modification of programs and services in accordance with student interests and institutional objectives.
Participate in the planning and implementation of major campus programs as assigned (e.g., Activities Fair, Homecoming, Awards Day, Special Weekends, Commencement).
Other duties as assigned.