Mustang Card Program – Graduate Assistant

Position Purpose

Provide the graduate student with practical experience in the development, promotion and administration of a well-rounded ID Card Program. Emphasis will be in areas of budget management, operational logistics and technical support liaison, staff development and supervision, safety and security management, and academic initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Greet students and visitors, provide basic information

• Assist students with getting a new ID Card

• Issue Temp cards when needed

• Provide Lost and Found services for the entire campus

• Assist students with Meal Plan changes

• Assist students with any ID Card issues

Start Date: 

1/11/27 End Date: 12/18/28

Compensation

Tuition waiver of up to 18 graduate credits per 12-month academic year, plus a stipend of $4,000 per semester. An additional $2,000 stipend is provided for summer work.

Supervision

The Mustang Card Center Coordinator will provide advising and training.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Masters program
• Must be reliable, have meticulous attention to detail, comfortable working knowledge of computers and software.

• Customer service and professional communication
• Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to work independently.

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.