Graduate Assistant - Women's Center (Part-time)

About the role

The Women’s Center serves as Marshall University’s central resource for women and femme-identifying students, faculty, and staff. The Center strives to foster allyship around issues of gender and is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion at Marshall through education, advocacy, resource connection, and leadership development. The Graduate Assistant reports directly to the Women’s Center Program Coordinator and collaborates with staff, volunteers, and interns to facilitate education, awareness, networking, and advocacy services for the campus community.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Women’s Center during regular office hours and provide student support services.
• Assist with planning and implementing leadership opportunities and recognition, including the annual Women of Marshall Awards.
• Assist with the assessment and evaluation of Center programs and services.
• Assist with development and delivery of educational programming to UNI 100 classes, residence halls, student organizations, and university employees on topics such as self‑esteem & body image, gender in the media, healthy masculinity, career preparation, leadership skills, allyship, advocacy training, and reproductive resources.
• Assist with organizing and implementing awareness activities and events throughout the year, including Salary Negotiation Workshops, Reproductive and Sexual Health programs, Women’s Equality Day, and Women’s History Month events.
• Collaborate with various campus and community entities to facilitate outreach events, networking opportunities, and resource connections for students.
• Work with the Program Coordinator to recruit, train, and supervise Student Volunteers and Peer Educators.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for Center programming and outreach.
• Enhance the Center’s social media outreach on a variety of platforms and maintain the website as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Must be a fully admitted graduate student with a Bachelor’s degree (required). Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in human services‑related fields, grant‑funded project management, budgeting, data collection and reporting, and working with the LGBTQ+ community is preferred.

Schedule

Part‑time position averaging 10 hours per week during the fall semester.

Posting number: MU3063GA. Open date: 06/30/2025. Open until filled. Supplemental questions include: confirmation of graduate student admission, valid driver’s license, Bachelor’s degree in human services, prior experience related to duties, grant‑funded project management experience, LGBTQ+ community work experience, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Required application documents: resume and cover letter; optional: course syllabi.