Graduate Mary Graydon Center Assistant (Student)
About The Position
The Student Center is one of seven administrative units within the Student Engagement cohort of the Division of Student Affairs. The Student Center is the vibrant hub of student life at American University—a building with dynamic gathering space where connection, collaboration, and community come to life. Home to the Student Engagement Commons, the Mary Graydon Student Center brings together key student-facing offices dedicated to involvement, leadership, and belonging. The Mary Graydon Student Center (MGSC) Graduate Assistant reports to the Senior Associate Director, Mary Graydon Student Center. The MGSC Graduate Assistant works part time, primarily Friday-Sunday, to support the Student Center office with building operations. This includes oversight of student staff, support of late-night programming, and scheduling and marketing within the Student Center footprint. This position would be for a current graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts Higher Education Student Affairs program/EdD program, and able to commit one full academic year (excluding summer).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Admittance tothe SOE HESA program/EdD program.
- Student programming experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with large-scale programming and leadership development.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
Responsibilities
- Help to develop training, professional development opportunities, and workshops for Team Leads & Operations Assistants.
- Oversee the coordination and event logistics associated with the Eagles at Night programming.
- Schedule activities, provide on-site support for programs, and assist student staff with building operations.
- Support programming initiatives in the MGSC and around campus by providing consultation to event planners, including student leaders and group advisors, on complex event logistics, and updating event information in the EMS scheduling system.
- Assist with on-site event support, setup, and management.
- Assist in creating and analyzing data via surveys, reports, and other key materials.
- Provide clerical and project support as directed by the MGSC Team.
- Work with the MGSC Team to create brand awareness and promotions for the Mary Graydon Student Center and Information Desk.
- Oversee inventory management for MGSC furniture, general supplies, and audio/visual equipment, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
