Student Leadership Advisor Graduate Assistant

Essential Duties

• Advising assigned 15-20 undergraduate student organizations and leaders (co-chairs; primary contacts; treasurers)
• Support leadership development, goal setting, and organizational effectiveness
• Guide student leaders through the OSIL lifecycle, including planning, execution, and assessment of events and initiatives
• Support planning and execution of campus-wide events and initiatives, including: Orientation & Welcome Week, Student Organization Leader Training, Student Organization Fairs, Family & Friends Weekend, Late Night @ The Barb, Winter Carnival, Casino Night, Spring Formal, Late Night Breakfasts, Senior Week, and Commencement (if the employee is non-graduating)
• Occasionally provide evening and weekend event support (within the 15-20 hrs per week as determined with supervisor)

Operations & Administrative Support

• Provide front-facing OSIL office support during scheduled office hours (min. 15 hours/week)
• Manage shared inboxes, phone inquiries, and student-facing communications
• Process and track student event requests and logistics
• Maintain organization of student spaces and materials (mail, supplies, storage)
• Afford assistance with ordering and tracking event supplies

Financial & Budget Support

• Aid in budget tracking and expense reconciliation
• Support appropriate use of College purchasing systems and student activity fee funds
• Maintain accurate financial records in alignment with College policies

Policies & Compliance

• Maintain working knowledge of: Undergraduate Student Handbook, Student Organization Manual, OSIL policies and procedures
• Work with campus SLC campus partners
• Ensure student organizations operate in compliance with College policies

Team Engagement & Accountability

• Attend and actively participate in: Weekly team meetings, 1:1 supervision meetings, Semester trainings and evaluations
• Prepare agendas and updates in advance of meetings
• Submit accurate bi-weekly timesheets on time

Office Coverage

• Maintain consistent weekly office hours based on academic schedule
• Serve as an accessible resource for student leaders and OSIL operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed; graduate enrollment not required.
• Experience in student leadership, student involvement, student affairs, residence life, higher education, advising, mentoring, or related leadership development roles.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, advising, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse student leaders and support student organization development across the academic year.
• Ability to respond calmly, professionally, and effectively in high-pressure or crisis situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and student-centered campus community.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend programming, events, and student organization support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience advising student organizations, student government, programming boards, leadership councils, or campus engagement initiatives.
• Interest in pursuing or continuing a career in higher education, student affairs, leadership development, or student engagement.
• Experience with student engagement platforms such as Anthology Engage/GryphonLink or similar campus involvement systems.
• Experience working with event planning, budget management, risk management, and student leadership development.