Graduate Programs, Graduate Assistant (Messiah University campus)

Position has been filled for 2025-2027

Under the supervision of the dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, the GA will provide support for graduate student recruitment, retention, and experience.

This is a two year, 20 hours/week, appointment not to exceed 800 hours/year. Commitment runs from approximately August 4th - May 28th each of the two years.

Position Title: Graduate Assistant , Graduate and Professional Studies
Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies Administration

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the dean, the GA will provide support for graduate student recruitment, retention, and experience. This is a two year, 20 hours/week, appointment not to exceed 800 hours/year. Commitment runs from August 4th - May 28th each of the two years.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree required: Current enrollment in one of the degrees within the graduate program in Higher Education Leadership at Messiah University.
Experience Required: Experience with student programming, professional social media use, and/or event planning is preferred.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

Excellent organizational, time management and independent thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal, listening, written, judgment and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and use technological applications including social media, Canvas, Canva, and MS Office
Strong organizational and planning skills that reflect attention to detail, timeliness, the ability to prioritize projects and intentional follow up
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of campus constituents
Demonstrated commitment to excellent service to others
Christian faith commitment required

Special Working Conditions: Occasional weekend and evening work as priorities demand.

Primary Duties

1.	Contribute to marketing efforts to recruit and retain graduate students across all SGPS programs.
2.	Work collaboratively with faculty, program directors, and administrative assistants to promote SGPS programs.
3.	Participate in graduate student orientation as requested.
4.	Lead efforts related to monthly newsletter, social media, and other promotional work in SGPS.
5.	Research trends, collect data, and/or benchmark programs to provide input into recruitment and retention efforts.
6.	Provide support for special projects with the Administrative team in SGPS.
7.	Collaborate with the Coordinator for Graduate Student Services to provide support for graduate students.
8.	Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

Participate as appropriate in SGPS Leadership Team events.

Other duties as assigned.