Graduate Assistant - CEHD Graduate Studies

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Position Information

Posting Number Job Title Graduate Assistant - CEHD Graduate Studies Department College Education Dean's Office Rate of Pay $12.00 hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Estimated Number of Hours Per Week 15 Employment Status Part Time Temporary Student Appointment Type Graduate Assistant General Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in the promotion of the College of Education and Human Development's graduate programs and the recruitment of students through content coordination of the associated communication and social media.

Essential Job Duties

1. Respond to all potential students in a timely manner through assigned communication mediums, specifically electronic communication & social media.

2. Collaborate with CEHD Graduate Studies staff as well as other departments across campus to help facilitate the creation of digital content.

3. Help keep graduate student recruitment and retention materials up to date.

4. Collaborate with CEHD Graduate Studies staff to manage, clean up, and organize the electronic file structure, including advising and other office files.

Other related duties as assigned.

5. Other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Enrollment in a UM graduate degree program

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability an maturity to handle/maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Strong verbal and written professional communication skills;
• Ability to work both in a team setting and independently;
• Ability to respond in a customer-service-type role to messages and inquiries in a timely manner;
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional and collegial attitude at all times;
• Knowledge and experience using multiple social media platforms, preferably in a marketing and communications capacity; and
• Proficiency with social media platforms and Canva for design.

Preferred Major Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Enrollment in a UM graduate degree program

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/19/2026 Open Date 08/13/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently a student (having been admitted or enrolled in classes) at the University of Montevallo?

• Yes

• No

• Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study by the Financial Aid Office?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents