Graduate Assistant For Student Senate

Job Title Graduate Assistant for Student Senate Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, you will need your resume, cover letter, a list of professional references

Posting Number 20161586STD Job Description

This position is expected to start in Fall 2025.

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Student Senate will be a member of the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership (CSEL) team and directly supervised by the Executive Director. This GA will collaborate with the Executive Director to provide support to student leaders and the Student Senate and its subsidiaries. This position will be responsible for upholding the divisional mission and values, and actively participate in CSEL goal setting, strategic planning and assessment cycle.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Advise Student Senate to assure compliance with Student Senate's Rules and Procedures, university policy, and any applicable laws, strategic planning and operations, etc.
• Advise the Student Senate Vice President in planning and execution of the Student Trustee Selection process
• Provide support to the Judicial Panel for the annual Student Senate Election process
• Serve as the primary administrative link between Student Senate (including its subdivisions) and the university and the community at large
• Develop advising skills, conflict management skills, presentation skills, tangible administrative experiences, and an overall understanding of student government and student organizations at Ohio University
• Assist the Student Senate Treasurer with the Student Senate budget
• Maintain office hours weekly
• Attend weekly meetings that include supervisor, CSEL office, and Student Senate's General Body Meetings
• Conduct bi-weekly 1:1's with Student Senate's Leadership Team, Students Defending Students' Student Director, and Judicial Panel's Chief Justice
• Oversee and lead the Student Senate Internship Program
• Fulfill other assigned duties

Graduate Assistants are expected to work a total of 300 hours over the course of the semester. This time period will begin two weeks prior to the start of the fall semester and conclude at the end of the spring semester. This averages out to approximately 20 hours per week. Must be available to participate in staff orientation and training during the two weeks prior to the opening of fall semester.

To apply, you will need your resume, cover letter, a list of professional references. Questions regarding the above position should be directed to: Dr. Rudibaugh - rudibaugh@ohio.edu

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate Student at Ohio University fall 2025 and spring 2026

Preferred Qualifications Department Campus Involvement Center Pay Rate

$13,500 (potential for tuition waiver)

Posting Open Date 02/13/2025 Posting End Date 04/01/2025 Job Category Student Hourly Planning Unit Vice President for Student Affairs Work Schedule

Graduate Assistants are expected to work a total of 300 hours over the course of the semester. This time period will begin two weeks prior to the start of the fall semester and conclude at the end of the spring semester. This averages out to approximately 20 hours per week. Must be available to participate in staff orientation and training during the two weeks prior to the opening of fall semester.

Campus Athens Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Dr. Rudibaugh - rudibaugh@ohio.edu Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Type Part-Time Term

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