Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship

About the role

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship supports the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership by developing educational initiatives that strengthen student organizations’ financial sustainability, entrepreneurial thinking, fundraising capacity, and responsible business practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and educational resources that teach student organizations how to create sustainable funding models beyond traditional university allocations.
• Lead the planning and implementation of an online marketplace that allows registered student organizations to sell approved merchandise and products.
• Develop educational programming that strengthens financial management skills among organization officers.
• Develop educational materials that help student leaders understand legal and financial responsibilities associated with fundraising and business activities.

Requirements

• Must be an active CCU student.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Acceptance into or current enrollment in 6-9 credit hours in a graduate program at Coastal Carolina University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
• Interest in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, finance, or marketing.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and campus partners.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms, budgeting, or small business operations.

Skills

• Licensure and/or Certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities.