Graduate Assistant – Student Engagement and Leadership in Kansas City, Missouri at Avila University

POSITION SUMMARY
The Graduate Assistant (GA) position for the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership’s primary function is to help contribute to a robust student life experience at Avila University by assisting in the engagement and development of students on campus. This Graduate Assistant will gain experience in assessment, presenting, advising, and event planning for campus-wide programming.

Responsibilities:
• Assists with the planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating student life events, leadership development programming, educational programming, and special campus celebrations.
• Assist with Registered Student Organization processes, needs, and platforms.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of service-related events and platforms.
• Support the Campus Activities Board (CAB), which primarily plans student events on campus.  
• Attend the regular Campus Activities Board (CAB) and advise the student leadership OR support the Student Government Association through advisement and mentorship.
• Assists with planning, promoting, executing, and evaluating the following: Week of Welcome events (fall and spring), Homecoming Week, Stress Relief Weeks (fall & spring), and Spring Fling Week.
• Assist with student surveying to ensure Student Engagement and Leadership is informed on students’ needs and wants.
• Assist with creation and delivery of Student Engagement and Leadership presentations related to our work, how to get involved, and updates/announcements/opportunities.
• Assists with planning, promoting, executing, and evaluating appreciation events (Resident Assistant appreciation, commuter student appreciation, etc.)
• Maintain and update bulletin boards used for Avila University event postings.
• Assist with posting and maintenance of the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership social media platforms and promotional information.
• General maintenance of the Marian Center Eagles’ Nest.
• Assist in daily operation of Student Engagement and Leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership

Qualifications:
• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University. International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.
• The successful candidate for this position will possess a bachelor's degree and must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, a commitment to student development, higher education, creativity, vision, passion, and compassion are imperative.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in using relevant technology and software for managing student services and data.
• Project assignment will be consistent with needs, interests and expertise. The GA is expected to work the appropriate number of hours based on the allotted hours stated in the Graduate Assistant policy. The term of this position is based on the availability of the successful candidate but shall not exceed two full academic years.

Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community:
Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:
Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.