Maverick Success Program Graduate Assistant - Center Academic Success

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• Cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for the position, graduate academic program, start date of graduate academic program and anticipated graduation date
• Contact information for three professional references

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE
: 4/3/2026

POSITION

START DATE:

8/12/26

RESPONSIBILITIES/

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This graduate assistantship will provide support to students admitted to the Maverick Success Program, a contract admissions program. This position may also create and maintain social media content for the Center for Academic Success (CAS).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver success coaching services to a diverse student population through individual advising meetings.
• Conduct student success workshops
• Provide support services and appropriate referrals to students in transition and/or those experiencing academic or personal difficulties.
• Develop and participate in initiatives geared toward student success.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Learn, understand, and explain academic policies to individuals and groups of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of students.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of the CAS Team.
• Basic technology skills and ability to learn new software applications.
• Flexibility to work some evening hours.
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in student services and/or program planning and management.
• First year graduate student.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

SALARY/STIPEND:Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.

RELATED INFORMATION:

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found u.edu .

CONTACT

Arliah Cox, CAS Acting Assistant Director

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources,  (V),  or 711 (MRS/TTY).

This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.