About the role#
The Graduate Assistant for Programming Council and Student Organization Support works directly with the Associate Director of the Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership and Engagement. This position provides advising and administrative support to student organizations and the Programming Council. The role is based on-campus and requires 16 hours per week over the course of the academic year, with occasional evening and weekend event coverage.
What you'll do#
- Act as a primary contact for event planning support for student organizations.
- Collaborate with campus departments to manage logistics and purchasing for events.
- Support the Programming Council in planning and executing community-building activities, ensuring at least one program is hosted per month.
- Assist council members with event budgets, resource allocation, and logistical workflows.
- Develop expertise in the Campus Connect student engagement platform to provide training and troubleshooting for users.
- Guide student leaders in using Canva and social media to market events and increase campus engagement.
- Provide general administrative support and front-desk coverage for the office.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate program in good standing.
- Strong interest in event planning, student leadership development, and working with diverse student groups.
- Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Canva and Google Suite.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for event setups.
- Preferred majors include Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology, or Sociology.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Main Campus).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $8,000 for the academic year.
- Term: Rolling.
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