Center for Civic Engagement – Graduate Assistant

Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant working with the SMSU Center for Civic & Community Engagement will be responsible for the following:

• Help with planning Mustangs Give: SMSU Day of Service
• Assist with Mustangs Vote, SMSU's Voter Engagement Initiative
• Help students, faculty, and staff learn more about local, national, and international service opportunities, including volunteer and service-learning opportunities
• Assist with data collection and analysis of outcomes of service-learning courses
• Assist with data collection and analysis of civic engagement data related to service and civic engagement activities in Student Activities, Residence Life, and Athletics
• Assist with presentations to classes, clubs, and organizations
• Represent the Center at recruitment events sponsored by the Admissions Office
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Attend Center for Civic & Community Engagement Advisory Committee meetings
• Complete special projects as assigned

Clientele

• Students
• Prospective students
• Alumni
• Community members
• SMSU faculty, staff, and administrators

Orientation and Training

The beginning of the Graduate Assistantship will focus on orientation and training related to the office, procedures, and services.

Application Information

Interested individuals should complete the SMSU Graduate Assistantship application form found online and send a resume, cover letter, and three names of references to Melissa Scholten at Melissa.Scholten@SMSU.edu or in person at BA 156.

University & Community

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU prioritizes excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching and advising, and close student-faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, is to provide access to university-level programs in liberal arts and professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region, reflected in its curricula, cultural programs, diverse staff and student body, and cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 14,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.