GA for Communications and Student Success

Employing Office:  Graduate College

Job Title:  Graduate Assistant for Communications and Student Success

Type of Graduate Assistant Position:  RAII

Number of Vacancies for this Position:  1

Hours per Week:  20

Term:  Academic Year

Eligible Program Applicants (Applicants will preferably be from one of the following graduate programs):  

• American Culture Studies
• Creative Writing
• English
• Instructional Design
• Leadership Studies
• MBA/Strategic Communication
• Media & Communication
• Organizational Development
• Popular Culture
• Graduate students pursuing degrees in related fields will be considered

Qualifications/Preferred Skills: 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in digital media and content creation
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• A solid foundation in communications, graphic design, marketing, or related fields is highly desirable

Position Description:  

Media Management

• Create and curate content for various platforms, such as social media and newsletters, to actively engage the academic community.  Monitor and analyze engagement metrics to improve communication strategies.

Event Coordination

• Plan and execute Graduate Student Appreciation Week
• Assist with other key events such as Graduate Student Orientation, Graduate Instructor (TA/TI) Orientation, and, support and help ensure impactful learning experiences for attendees 

Professional Collaborations

• Promote and collaborate with campus partners (e.g., Center for Faculty Excellence, Graduate Student Senate, and other graduate students organizations) on opportunities for recognition and advancement of graduate students' academic and career skills

System and Processes

• Assist with degree progress tracking, graduation verification, recruiting; support curriculum workflows in Modern Campus systems

Application Process:  Applicants wishing to apply for this Graduate Assistant position must: 1) be admitted or accepted for admission as a full-time student in a graduate program at BGSU; and 2) remain in academic good standing to maintain the position.

Required Application Materials:  Resume.  Portfolio if available.

Send Application Materials to:  hbouza@bgsu.edu

Application Due Date:  Open until filled