Purdue University West Lafayette , IN 47996
Posted 3 weeks ago
Req Id: 31286
Job Title: Graduate Assistant, Office of Student Life
Job Description:
Overview
The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Student Life will report to the Director of Student Life and will execute a high volume of student organization requests submitted through the MyPNWLife student engagement platform, as well as other administrative tasks, office- or event-related, as needed. The Graduate Assistant must be incredibly detail-oriented, well-organized, reliable, have an elevated understanding of the MyPNWLife platform, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google, and other technologies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Advising on and executing a high volume of Registered Student Organization (RSO) requests in the MyPNWLife student engagement platform
Advising and supporting RSO usage of the MyPNWLife platform
Connects RSOs with campus resources to support the RSO activities
Compiles and sends RSO correspondence and newsletters using the MyPNWLife platform
Helps Director of Student Life to build, plan, and facilitate MyPNWLife trainings, training resources, RSO trainings, and leadership workshops
Works with Director of Student Life, and campus partners, to ensure RSO registrations, contact information, and resources and policies are kept up to date
Supports RSO SSF planning and workshops, collects and formats SSF applications for Spring SSF meeting, emails SSF feedback to RSOs
Monitors Office of Student Life email account daily, responds to inquiries, or delivers inquiries to the appropriate team member
Monitors Office of Student Life main phone line, and directs incoming calls and voicemails
Monitors Office of Student Life main email account and directs to the appropriate team member
Greets Office of Student Life visitors, respond to inquiries, and help trouble shoot matters of confusion or concerns
Performs other administrative tasks as needed, which may include but are not limited to writing correspondence, reserving event space, placing orders for food or supplies, answering phones and message taking, filing, data entry, photocopying, delivering mail or other supplies across campus, compiling data, reports, and spreadsheets for assessment
Assist with other Student Life events, set-up, main event, and take-down, as needed
Education
Qualifications
Must be a currently registered PNW graduate student and have demonstrated knowledge of the PNW campuses, services, resources, etc. or the ability to quickly learn upon being hired
Must demonstrate high-level customer service, written and verbal communication skills, organization skills, creative problem-solving skills, strong customer service demeanor, and the ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated proficiency using MyPNWLife, Microsoft Office, Google, and ability to quickly learn new technologies and platforms for regular office use (Unitime, Catertrax, Docusign, etc)
Benefits
The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Student Life will develop excellent leadership, communication, organization, decision-making, time management, project - and event-planning/management skills
They will enhance and expand event planning, presentation, public speaking, and organizational skills. Professional Development Opportunities available.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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Posting Start Date: 4/16/24
Purdue University