Graduate Assistant For Student Engagement

Job Description

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in joining the Wentworth community as a Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement.

The position will expose a graduate student in Student Affairs (or related field) to a multifaceted office that handles a variety of campus activities/events, student organization advising, and leadership education. The graduate assistant (GA) will gain experience in program development, event planning, leadership education, club advising, assessment, and additional areas of interest. Additionally, this individual will be provided free, on-campus housing and participate in the on-call rotation within the Office of Housing and Residential Education.

Projects will be tailored to meet student interest and office needs during Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semester(s). Projects may include:

• Planning & executing leadership events for students

• Planning, executing and assessing campus-wide programs

• Assisting in the advisement of one or more student groups, including the Wentworth Events Board

• Serving on an institute-wide committee

• Participating in weekend programming

• Supporting student organization development

• Other duties to allow the pursuit of professional interests and development

• Serving in the Housing & Residential Education on-call rotation, attending training or required meetings associated with being on-call

Schedule/Hours per week:

• 15-20 hours per week, as needed, with practicum or assistantship requirements for the graduate program

• Serve in the Housing & Residential Education on-call rotation

• Some nights and weekends are required

• Flexible schedule

Position Dates: Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Semesters

• Fall Start: August 10, 2024

• Fall End: December 13, 2024

• Spring Start: January 6, 2024

• Spring End: End of April with potential for re-hire

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.