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Graduate Assistant - Center for Student Involvement

Kent State University, Kent Student Center
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Basic Function:  This position will work with several areas within the area of student activities in the Center for Student Involvement including large-scale programming (KSU Kickoff, Homecoming, etc.), student programming board (Flash Activities Board [FAB] advising), and general CSI marketing (social media, e-newsletter). This position will report to the Associate Director, Center for Student Involvement. 

 

Example of duties/essential functions: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:   

  • (Programming): Assist in execution of KSU Kickoff 
  • (Programming): Assist in coordination of the annual Homecoming parade and court.  
  • (Programming): Coordinate retention programming related to weeks of welcome. 
  • (FAB): Advise members of the board.  
  • (FAB): Assist in the planning of a professional development calendar for the programming board. 
  • (CSI): Manage CSI social media accounts and create content for the e-newsletter.  
  • (CSI): Assist in the management of revenue producing programs like Housing Fair, etc.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

During the serving period, students must meet these minimum qualifications: 

  • 3.0 GPA 
  • Full time graduate student status (minimum of 8 hours) 
  • Work 20 hours per week 

 

Knowledge of: 

  • Student development theory, competencies, and skills 
  • Higher education and student affairs 
  • Kent State University resources 

 

Preferred Skills: 

  • Written, verbal and interpersonal communication 
  • Desktop office computer applications 
  • Conflict management  
  • Presenting to large groups 
  • Event management 
  • Group dynamics 

 

Ability to: 

  • Meet deadlines 
  • Analyze situations and develop solutions  
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others 
  • Be self-directed 
  • Work within and lead within a team-oriented environment 
  • Work effectively with diverse populations and various constituencies 
  • Manage conflict 

 

NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Competencies: 

As a result of participating as the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life, students will grow in the following competencies:  

  • Career and Self-Development: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization. 
  • Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
  • Leadership: Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. 
  • Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand, and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace. 
  • Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities. 

 

 

Expectations: 

  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled as a full-time graduate student (minimum of 8 hours), remaining in good academic standing 
  • Will work approximately 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semester 
  • Night and weekend work will be required 
  • Weekly meetings with supervisor 
  • Maintain professional relationships with student employees, department staff, and university faculty/staff 
  • Serve as a member of the Center for Student Involvement staff.  This includes a willingness to work across areas in the office to accomplish projects and being open to all possible tasks asked of individuals (i.e. attend professional development (staff retreats) and staff meetings, answering phones, copying, mailings). 
  • Perform duties and essential functions as described 

 

Timeline 

Monday, 8/10/26: Start date for fall 2026 semester   

Friday 12/4/26: End date for fall 2026 semester   

Monday, 1/11/27: Start date for spring 2027 semester   

Friday, 5/7/27: End date for spring 2027 semester 

 

COMPENSATION: 

Semi-Monthly Stipend ($11,000/year) 

Tuition remission for fall and spring semesters only 

University Holidays off 

 

CONTACT:  

Reports to: Associate Director, Campus Connections and Traditions, Center for Student Involvement 

Email: csi@kent.edu

Phone: (330) 672-5288 

 

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