Graduate Assistant - New Student & Family Programs (Student)

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Department:

Family Engagement

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

New Student and Family Programs intentionally guides, challenges, and supports undergraduate students as they grow and thrive as members of the AU community on campus and beyond.  As part of the New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) team, the Graduate Assistant supports the design and implementation of effective onboarding programs and resources that prepare new undergraduate students for their transition to AU while engaging with their families as partners. 

 

The Graduate Assistant directly supports the Associate Director, Family Engagement with the strategic priorities and framework set by the Director, New Student and Family Programs for family programming inclusive, but not limited to, Families and Supporters Orientation (FSO), Family Weekend, the Eagle Family Webinar Series, and communications to family members. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant will assist with other office programming including New Student Orientation, All-American Welcome, Pre-Orientation Programs, and District Adventures, as needed. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development and publishing of resources for Family and Supporters Orientation.

• Support the creation and execution of Family Weekend programming.

• Provide support for student and family webinars.

• Work with campus partners to update and publish the Student Guide/Calendar and the Family Guide/Calendar.

• Assist with the analysis of assessment and evaluation data for all office programs to improve student and family engagement.

• Develop, publish, and monitor social media content across all office platforms.

• Staff New Student and Family Programs events as needed.

• Assist with the interview, selection, and training process for Office Assistants, Orientation Chairs, and Orientation Leaders.

• Conduct benchmark research against similar institutions to enhance programming. 

• Provide occasional office front desk support as needed.

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Student.

• Part-time.

• 20 hours per week. 

• Hybrid work mod