Graduate Assistant: Student Life - LEAD Center

Graduate Assistant:
Student Life - LEAD Center

Position Title Graduate Assistant:
Student Life - LEAD Center

Description of GA Assignment

Description of GA Assignment GA:
Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office.

Job Description Summary

The Graduate Assistant for the Lead Center supports the development and sustainability of student organizations by serving as a key resource for leadership development, organization operations, and use of the campus engagement platform Herd Link. This role provides high-impact support for students and staff to strengthen campus involvement, streamline event planning, and promote a vibrant co-curricular experience.

Primary Responsibilities (75%)

• Reports to the Director of Student Life
• Assist students and advisors with organization registration, roster updates, and event submissions.
• Maintain system accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and support co-curricular transcript functionality.
• Provide support and advising for registered student organizations, especially during the re‑registration process.
• Provide formal and informal training for students and staff on effectively using Herd Link for rosters, event submissions, and co‑curricular transcripts.
• Consult and assist new organizations in receiving recognition
• Provide advising for student organizations, including policy education, officer transitions, and leadership development. Consult students and advisors regarding organization management, recruitment, retention, publicity, and program planning
• Assist with planning organization fairs, leadership workshops, Herd Link trainings, and student involvement campaigns. Present workshops and showcase presentations for New Student Orientations and other recruitment/admissions programs throughout the year
• Assist with recognition, communication, and outreach to student organization leaders and advisors.
• Assist in coordinating the John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute, including recruiting students, developing curriculum, facilitating seminars and retreats, community service projects, and activities.
• Co-chair campus‑wide student leadership conference committee
• Help assess student involvement data and assist with reports on student engagement.
• Maintain the accuracy and usability of Herd Link resources and backend settings.

Shared Responsibilities (25%)

• Support Week of Welcome, Student Life promotions/social media, and the department’s annual assessment activities.
• Serve as a liaison and support resource for Fraternity & Sorority Life, Military & Veteran Services, Community Service, Parent & Family Programs, Club Sports, and Esports.
• Primary graduate support for Herd Link; must be comfortable troubleshooting and guiding users through processes.

Employment Terms

• 20 hours/week at $12/hour
• Training and professional development opportunities provided

Department

Department Student Involvement - MU3207

Location

Location MU - Marshall University

Semester

Semester Fall Semester, Spring Semester

Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• Must be enrolled in Graduate School

Experience

• Student organization involvement

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Experience

Posting Number

Posting Number MU2788GA

Open Date

Open Date 07/17/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755