Student Activities Graduate Assistant

About the Role

Schreiner University is seeking an energetic and student-centered Graduate Assistant to join the Office of Student Activities. This position provides a graduate student with progressive professional experience in student leadership development, Fraternity & Sorority Life, student organization success, and campus engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Fraternity & Sorority Life Development (Primary Responsibility)
  • Coordinate meetings and initiatives for the Fraternity & Sorority Life Advisory Council alongside the Director of Student Activities.
  • Develop programs that increase chapter visibility, membership recruitment, leadership development, and campus engagement.
  • Meet regularly with chapter officers and advisors to identify opportunities for growth and collaboration.
  • Assist in planning Greek Life recruitment, educational programming, community service initiatives, and recognition events.
  • Track chapter goals, assessment measures, and annual accomplishments.
• Spawn Point Game Lounge Operations & Student Staff Supervision
  • Provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Spawn Point Game Lounge.
  • Supervise student assistants assigned to Spawn Point.
  • Develop and manage weekly work schedules.
  • Coordinate onboarding and ongoing staff training.
  • Monitor customer service expectations and facility operations.
  • Evaluate student staff performance and recommend improvements to operational procedures.
• Student Organization Leadership Development
  • Co-design and facilitate workshops for student leaders covering organization management, recruitment, event planning, officer transitions, budgeting, risk management, marketing, and leadership best practices.
  • Assist with the implementation and promotion of Student Organization Recognition programs.
  • Support initiatives that increase the number, quality, and sustainability of Recognized Student Organizations.
• Student Engagement Training & Campus Initiatives
  • Train student leaders, faculty, staff, and departments on the iBelong framework.
  • Assist with implementation and promotion of the Side Quest engagement program.
  • Provide educational sessions on the Student Organization Handbook, university policies, and organizational expectations.
  • Collaborate with campus departments to integrate belonging and engagement practices into student programming.
  • Assist with assessment efforts and data collection related to student engagement initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Assist with major Student Activities events including Welcome Week, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Recall Weekend, Orientation, and signature campus traditions.
  • Serve on departmental committees and participate in Student Affairs initiatives as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Student Activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program at Schreiner University.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

Skills

• Event planning and management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Conflict resolution
• Program evaluation and assessment
• Marketing and promotion