Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Commuter and Weekend Student Engagement
Department: Student Life
Reports To: Director of Student Activities
Position Overview: The Graduate Assistant for Commuter and Weekend Student Engagement supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of student engagement initiatives, including campus-wide programs, commuter student engagement, weekend and late-night activities. This role includes a mix of administrative, event-based, and student-facing responsibilities, all designed to foster a vibrant, inclusive campus experience aligned with the mission of the Office of Student Activities and Anna Maria College.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commuter Student Engagement and Support
- Design and implement commuter student-centered programs and services (e.g., welcome events, commuter lunches, community meet-ups).
- Develop weekday programming aligned with commuter schedules
- Facilitate and manage the Commuter Student Locker Reservation process
- Build communication pathways for commuter students
- Partner with campus partners to address commuter needs
- Serve as a visible advocate for commuter student experience
- Campus Programming and Events
- Support the planning and execution of large-scale events, such as Welcome Week, Spring Week, and other campus traditions.
- Help coordinate weekend and late-night programming to provide engaging alternatives for students.
- Collaborate with campus partners and vendors to ensure event success.
- Serve as on-site lead or support for 1-2 events per week, typically during evenings or weekends.
- Assist with purchasing and inventory for Student Activities materials and supplies.
- Support assessment efforts by collecting data and feedback from programs and initiatives.
- Marketing and Outreach
- Create and manage promotional materials for events and programs.
- Contribute to the Student Activities social media presence and the weekly What’s Happening email.
- Participate in outreach efforts to increase student involvement and visibility of events.
Work Hours:
- Total of 15 hours total per week.
- 5 hours of in-office administrative time (including team meetings and 1:1 with supervisor)
- Around 10 hours weekly of programming lead/support
Salary: $15.00 per hour
