Auburn University, Alabama
The mission of the Graduate School is to promote excellence in graduate and professional programs and positively impact the lives of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world. This Graduate Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Graduate School’s strategic goals, particularly in delivering timely and service-oriented administrative support for graduate programs, facilitating the development and management of innovative graduate programs, and strengthening recruitment and professional development initiatives for graduate students.
A Graduate Assistant is provided with an educational experience aligned with or related to their program of study whereby they apply the specific functional knowledge, skills and abilities gained from their overall educational program. There may be duties other than teaching, research or extension, and the following guidelines must be adhered to:
- At least 60% of the student’s primary duties and responsibilities are directly related their program of study.
- No more than 25% of the student’s duties and responsibilities are administrative/clerical in nature. (i.e. event setup and takedown, filing, copying, etc.)
Responsibilities:
- Support the design and delivery of professional development workshops, including career readiness, mentoring, and leadership.
- Assist with planning, promoting, and coordinating in-person and virtual events (e.g., 3MT, networking sessions, speaker panels).
- Create and distribute surveys in Qualtrics and support data collection and analysis for program improvement.
- Assist with recruiting and marketing efforts by creating flyers, email content, and social media posts aligned with Graduate School branding.
- Support faculty and staff with professional communications, scheduling, and workshop logistics.
- Attend regular meetings with the director and contribute to planning and brainstorming discussions.
- A Graduate Assistant Exempt must meet eligibility requirements and be supervised by a faculty member, administrator or other appropriate university employee who is responsible for monitoring and evaluating their performance at least on an annual basis.
- Preferred enrollment in Business, Computer Science, Communications, or Marketing programs.
- Familiarity with professional development concepts such as mentoring, leadership, and career services.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Canvas, and Sign-up Genius.
- Experience with event coordination and workshop facilitation.
- Basic to intermediate skills in graphic design using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign).
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
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Auburn University
Welcome to Auburn University, a
comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University
continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study
determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion
economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.