Student Center Programming- 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 in the areas of 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.

 Oversee the Live @ The Centers program.

 Support the Assistant Director with coordination and management of Centers’ programming

needs.

 Assist in the overall delivery of daily Student Center programs.

 Work at least 25 hours per week in the Mustang Zone and Administrative offices .

 Serve as a member of the on-call emergency team for The Centers on a rotating basis to be

available to staff and residents beyond scheduled duty times.

 Serve on various departmental and university committees as requested.

 Work with special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director of SC Operations.

 

Appointment:

Beginning of Fall Semester to Spring Commencement. Average of twenty five (25) hours per

week. Assistantship can continue into second year if all parties are interested.

 

Compensation:

A stipend of $8,000 per year.

 

Supervision:

Assistant Director of Student Center Operations provides advising and training.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and admission to a master’s program at

Southwest Minnesota State University are required. Significant experience with student

organizations, leadership development and programming preferred. Excellent oral and written

communication skills also required.