Simmons University
Graduate Assistant for the Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership and Engagement
Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
JOB SUMMARYThe Graduate Assistant for the Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership and Engagement is responsible for tasks and activities that support the work of the Center. Additional responsibilities in Residence Life on call rotation, with on-campus apartment and meal plan, can be added for interested candidates.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Support the Everyday Leadership Pathway programming through record-keeping, event planning, and recruitment efforts.
Plan and implement student programming for the Center, including development of calendars, marketing, and social media materials.
Become familiar with and serve as support for the Campus Connect (Campus Groups) student engagement platform, including facilitation of group trainings and individual support for end users.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServe as front-facing, front desk support.
Assist with oversight of student Office Assistants.
General office support.
Residence Life on call rotation, if interested.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree.
Currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Creative, highly organized, with outstanding attention to detail.
An interest in event planning and working with student groups.
Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Canva or other similar products.
Experience with Google Suite.
Ability and willingness to learn new things quickly.
COMPETENCIESProblem Solving.
Analytical and Strategic.
Customer Service Oriented.
Communication (Written, Verbal, Presentation).
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice.
Teamwork.
Leadership.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDSOn campus.
30 weeks over the course of the academic year.
16 hours per week.
Office and event environment.
Physical effort/lifting, up to 10 pounds.
Possible evening/weekend event coverage, within 16 hour per week schedule.
Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload
all
applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Plan and implement student programming for the Center, including development of calendars, marketing, and social media materials.
Become familiar with and serve as support for the Campus Connect (Campus Groups) student engagement platform, including facilitation of group trainings and individual support for end users.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServe as front-facing, front desk support.
Assist with oversight of student Office Assistants.
General office support.
Residence Life on call rotation, if interested.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree.
Currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Creative, highly organized, with outstanding attention to detail.
An interest in event planning and working with student groups.
Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Canva or other similar products.
Experience with Google Suite.
Ability and willingness to learn new things quickly.
COMPETENCIESProblem Solving.
Analytical and Strategic.
Customer Service Oriented.
Communication (Written, Verbal, Presentation).
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice.
Teamwork.
Leadership.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDSOn campus.
30 weeks over the course of the academic year.
16 hours per week.
Office and event environment.
Physical effort/lifting, up to 10 pounds.
Possible evening/weekend event coverage, within 16 hour per week schedule.
Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload
all
applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
#J-18808-Ljbffr