Graduate Assistant- Honors Program

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Graduate Assistant- Honors Program Academic Year 2025-2026 UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant for the Honors Program assists the Director in planning and coordinating co-curricular programming and carrying out administrative functions of the program. The GA for the Honors Program reports directly to the Director of the Honors Program.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, implements, and develops assessment measures for leadership development programs and oversees community engagement initiatives.
• Manages peer mentoring program, including developing and providing training materials and workshops, coordinating work schedules, overseeing payroll, and evaluating performance of mentors.
• Apprises program director of potential issues and offers strategies to resolve issues;
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date information on the department website and develops and oversees the production of recruiting materials;
• Assists with answering telephones, general office duties, and maintaining the Honors Lounge;
• Supports and engages with students by maintaining regular contact, engaging students on campus, and attending program and Honors Student Association meetings and events;
• Assists in recruitment and orientation initiatives, including developing strategies and materials, visiting with prospective students, and participating in recruiting, orientation, and registration events as needed;
• Compiles statistical data and provides research and technical assistance for assessment and strategic planning initiatives or special projects as requested;
• Accurately maintains student records;
• Facilitates purchasing and reimbursement processes and event planning in university systems;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, graphics, and presentation software;
• Standard office procedures, practices, and equipment;
• Undergraduate honors education principles and practices;

Skilled in:

• Oral and written communication;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Designing and executing effective web content and marketing materials;

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate events;
• Prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple projects;
• Exercise independent judgment based on thorough understanding of program policies, goals, and objectives;
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with students, university personnel, and community partners;
• Provide support and direction to students and student workers;
• Learn equipment and skills necessary to complete tasks;
• Demonstrated ability in program administration;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA

Required Education

Current UIW graduate student.

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm. up to 25 hours per week.

Physical Demands

Typical for this position.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number STU1374PO Number of Vacancies 1 Job Type Part Time Job Category Students Desired Start Date Multi-Hire Pool No Position End Date (if temporary) Reports to Director of the Honors Program. Salary Tuition Waiver Open Date 03/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UIW graduate student, or have you been accepted to the UIW graduate program?
• No
• Yes, I am a current graduate student
• Yes, I have been accepted to the graduate program