Student Programs Graduate Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

None.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title New Student Programs Graduate Assistant

Academic Year

Academic Year

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The New Student Programs Graduate Assistant will work with the Director and Coordinator to develop, implement, and assess programming for new students. In addition, the Graduate Assistant will help build community and promote New Student Programs services and resources while directly overseeing the New Student Programs mentors. This is an 9-month position under the Director of New Student Programs’ supervision to support new students as they start their journey at the University of the Incarnate Word.

The New Student Programs Graduate Assistant reports to the New Student Programs Coordinator.

Essential Functions

Student Engagement:

• Assists with collecting metrics via the engagement tracker to document student engagement.
• Collaborates with NSP Director and Coordinator to create new initiatives that support student engagement opportunities.
• Actively participates in innovative student engagement opportunities using technology platforms.
• Assists in facilitating events by setting up/tearing down and engaging students during events.

Student Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision:

• Assists in recruiting, training, and supervising student staff.
• Coordinates and facilitates biweekly staff meetings.

Community Development:

• Maintains a visible role on campus and is available and approachable for students.
• Encourages student interaction and maintains visibility at events and community space.
• Maintains a strong presence in The Landing by maintaining office hours, coordinating events and being available during high traffic periods such as class registration and finals.

Social Media & Marketing:

• Supervises all the social media presence through planning and implementing digital marketing content strategies across social media channels (Tik Tok and Instagram).
• Works with the NSP Director and Coordinator in developing a social media content calendar based on goals, events, and messages.
• Collaborates with mentors and student assistant to create student centered content and social posts.
• Records event experiences to generate marketing moments for future promotional items.
• Compiles content for event flyers, website, and CANVAS.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to start, maintain, and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, manage and facilitate events.
• Ability to work and supervise college students.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to conduct presentations to groups.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Responsible to maintain confidentiality.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Accepted and enrolled in a UIW Graduate Program. At least one semester completed at Graduate level at UIW.

Required Work Experience

None.

Preferred Qualifications

None.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

• Schedule assigned will be in the time frame of Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm;
  Some early mornings, evenings and weekends required for specific projects/events during the year.
• 20 hours per week

Physical Demands

None.

Posting Number

Posting Number STU
1391PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/11/2025

Multi-Hire Pool No

Reports to

Salary $11.00/hr

Open Date

Open Date 04/30/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

None.

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes
• No
• * What is the major of your Graduate Degree? (Open Ended Question)
• * What social media platforms are you experienced in using firsthand? (Open Ended Question)