Student Organizations & Leadership Graduate Associate

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title Student Organizations & Leadership Graduate Associate Job Purpose

The position of Graduate Associate for Student Organizations and Leadership is designed to help create and facilitate a thriving out-of-class learning environment. The Graduate Associate for Student Organizations and Leadership helps advise student groups, coordinate student organization records, market and advertise university initiatives, and create opportunities for leadership development. This position also plans and supports university-wide events to enhance involvement opportunities for Winthrop students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Organization Management

• Coordinate the training and re-registration of all 100+ student organizations and officers
• Manage the record-keeping for all student organizations' contact information
• Organize and maintain charter applications and documentation related to student groups

Leadership Development

• Assist in designing and implementing major leadership initiatives and resources
• Create and facilitate educational workshops on core topics for student organizations
• Assist in the planning and implementation of educational programs for student organizations

University Programs and Initiatives

• Coordinate promotions and logistics of Fall Involvement Fair and Spring Involvement Fair
• Support the planning and development of the Leadership Institute for First-Timers (LIFT)
• Promote student organizations and leadership at Preview Days and Worldwide Winthrop Day

Student Organization Facilities

• Manage reservations for mailboxes, lockers, and conference room used by student organizations
• Track supply needs for student organizations resource room

Miscellaneous

• Create and distribute weekly newsletter to student leaders regarding upcoming campus events
• Assist in maintaining office social media accounts and showcase student organization events.
• Provide counsel and assistance to those with questions related to student organizations, getting involved, and leadership development
• General office duties - assisting office staff when needed

Qualifications

This position requires previous involvement in student organizations or student activities at a college campus. Candidates must have an understanding and appreciation of the importance of college student involvement and leadership development. In order to maximize the graduate associate's educational growth and professional development, candidates must be enrolled in a Master's program consistent with the skills developed in this position (e.g. counseling and development, education, business administration, marketing, and/or programs associated with interpersonal communication and program planning).

Preferred Skills

This position requires excellent organizational skills and an ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally. Candidates should also be skilled at presenting information. The ideal candidate must be a team player, have initiative, and be able to multitask. Candidates should also be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and Word. Demonstrated experience in using social media platforms. Prior experience and working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not necessary.

Pay Rate 11.67/hour Type of Position Graduate Associate (hourly) Position Level Graduate Hours Per Week 20

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026SD0259P Open Date 04/20/2026 Close Date 07/31/2026 Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 End Date 12/07/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Read Guidelines prior to applying: https://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/graduateschool/assistantships/GA-Guidelines-22-23.pdf

PLEASE NOTE

• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
• Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
• Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Graduate School Authorization (no longer used 6/2024)