Graduate Assistantship - 0208 Student Engagement & Leadership

Department: Student Engagement & Leadership

Graduate Assistant for Academic Support
20 Hours Per Week

Unit/Division:  Student Engagement & Leadership

Semester(s) Graduate Assistant is Needed: Fall 2025, Spring 2026

Name of Person who will Supervise GA: Ashley Dailey

Supervisor Job Title:  Program Coordinator for Student Organization Support & Activities 

Supervisor Department:  Student Engagement & Leadership

GA Supervisor Email: ashley.dailey@oswego.edu

Number of Hours Expected to Work Each Week: 20

Compensation:
Total compensation: $12,500. Split between tuition and stipend:  Compensation is to be apportioned partially towards tuition along with a portion towards a stipend each semester. 

Location where GA will Report to Work:  131 Marano Campus Center

Can any of this work be done remotely/virtually? No

What is the date that the review process will start for applicants? 04/01/2025

What is the date you will make a final decision regarding the selection of the candidate for this position? 05/30/2025

Job Description and Key Responsibilities:
The Student Organization Graduate Assistant supports and enhances the mission and goals of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEL) and the University by advising and assisting the Student Organizations on campus. The position focuses on supporting Student Organizations through the administration of Laker Life and with SEL programs and events. The Graduate Assistant will support student success through robust and inclusive services and programs that support student development and the academic mission. No Virtual or Remote work available for this position. 

Graduate Studies - Graduate Assistant Responsibilities:

Student Support Services: Assist in providing support services to students, addressing inquiries, and directing them to appropriate resources. Responsibilities include educating student organizational leadership on event
and programming policies and guidelines including the use of Laker Life, meeting with organizations through registration process, attending recruitment events such as open houses, admitted student days, etc.

Administrative Support: Aid in administrative tasks such as maintaining records, and handling general office duties. Responsibilities include scheduling various workshops to support event engagement, communicating with key campus stakeholders to ensure trainings are complete, attend team meetings, etc.

Event Coordination: Collaborate on planning and executing student events, workshops, and programs that support student engagement. Become trained as a New York State Crowd Manager for large scale events.

Communications: Assist in developing and disseminating marketing strategies and communications to students, including newsletters, social media announcements and other relevant information.

Data Management & Assessment: Assist in maintaining databases and working with departmental assessment projects.

Departmental Support: In addition, the GA will be responsible for supporting areas within the Student Engagement and Leadership areas to include: Weeks of Welcome, Laker Launch, ALANA Multicultural Conference, I am Oz Diversity Speaker Series, MLK Annual events, OzFest, and other duties as assigned.
Occasional night and weekend commitments may apply to support various programs and events as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time student in a SUNY Oswego graduate/certificate program for the duration of the academic year.
• Strong organizational and administrative skill sets.
• The ability to multitask and work as a member of a team.
• Work interdependently with professional staff, graduate students and undergraduate students.
• Experience in student leadership development, facilitation and program/event planning.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a student leadership role
• Enrollment in the Higher Education Leadership program

Appointment:

The term of appointment runs from August 2025 through May 2026 excluding academic recesses. The Graduate Assistant for SEL is expected to keep 20 office hours per week, excluding applicable holidays, during the term of appointment. Additionally, variable evening and weekend hours are also required to attend student meetings and assist in coordinating various events and programs. 

 Rights and Privileges: (pending system/campus approval of standard GA benefits)

1. Parking: Graduate Assistants are entitled to receive an employee-parking sticker. Graduate Assistants do not pay a parking registration fee and they may park in employee parking lots.

2. College Store: Graduate Assistants are entitled to a 10% discount on new textbooks purchased through the College Store.

3. Check out the Graduate Assistantships page for more details:       https://ww1.oswego.edu/graduate/funding/graduate-assistantships
 

List any Learning Outcomes related to the GAs Academic Program:
Learning outcomes for this position include professional and soft skills such as: communication skills; teamwork; problem solving; leadership; interpersonal skills; adaptability; work ethic; time management and attention to detail. This position provides an opportunity to work with students and faculty in a professional setting, as well as planning and organizing toward specific goals.

Any restrictions to the type of student who would be eligible?
None

What behavioral expectations do you have? For example, what is your preferred communication timeline for a GA who needs to call out sick? 
The expectation is that the student handles their responsibilities in a professional manner equivalent to that of career position.