Student Center Operations – Graduate Assistant

Educational Objectives

To provide the graduate student with practical experience in the development and administration of a well-rounded Student Center operation. Emphasis will be on budget management, facilities management, staff development and supervision, safety and security management, and academic initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the Assistant Director of Student Center Operations to provide comprehensive and innovative leadership advisement, supervision, and evaluation of student paraprofessional staff.
• Support the Assistant Director in coordinating and managing the Centers' event management staff.
• Assist in the overall delivery of daily Student Center operations and services.
• Assist in the overall facilities management of the Student and Conference Centers.
• Serve as a member of the Centers' on-call emergency team on a rotating basis and be available to staff and residents beyond scheduled duty times.
• Serve on various departmental and University committees as requested.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of Student Center Operations.

Appointment

Start of fall semester through spring commencement. Average of twenty-five (25) hours per week. An additional summer employment opportunity may be available if both parties agree. The assistantship can continue into a second year if all parties are interested.

Compensation

A stipend of $8,000 per year. An additional stipend is provided for summer work. Tuition waiver for up to 18 graduate credits per calendar year.

Supervision

The Assistant Director of Student Center Operations provides advising and training.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and admission to the MBA program at Southwest Minnesota State University are required. Significant experience with student organizations, leadership development, and programming is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required.

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.