Graduate Assistant - Operations & Event Support Services

Graduate Assistantship – Operations & Event Support Services 

Department: ​Operations and Event Support Services​ 

Position Title: ​Graduate Assistant​ 

Supervisor Name & Title: ​Sol Cameron, Director of Operations & Event Support Services​ 

Academic Year: ​2025-2026​ 

Provost Tracking #: ​FY26-SA-29​ 

Eligibility Requirements 

Applicants must be enrolled full-time (9+ credits) in an approved academic program (see below). 

Must maintain good academic standing and meet the enrollment requirements. 

Must commit to working 20 hours per week as part of the assistantship/fellowship. 

Accepted Academic Programs

​​Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Management, Sport Management, Marketing, Hospitality, and other related fields​ 

Primary Responsibilities: 

​​Assist with supervision of the Student Center Managers, Managers-in-Training (MITs) and Operations student staff. 

​Assist with development, improvement, and execution of the extensive Managers-in-Training program under the supervision of Director. 

​Lead the planning and facilitation of all skills, development, and culture-based training sessions for more than 70 Operations staff members to ensure acclimation into Operations culture and responsibilities: new hire training, skills enhancement training, policy/procedure training, payroll, training, and event management operations training. 

​Assist with coverage and supervision of operations of evening/late-night/ weekend events. 

​Assist with assessment and analysis of hiring and interview process, event support services and training sessions. 

​Assist with the bi-weekly processing of student employee payroll submissions to Human Resources. 

​Facilitation of culture-based hiring process designed to build strong staff aligned with Operations mission and behaviors. 

​Support of the Event Booking Process through Coursedog.​ 

Required Qualifications 

​​Bachelor’s degree required, enrollment in a full-time graduate program. 

​Candidates must have a strong interest in student development and must be able to work independently. 

​Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability in leading and motivating student teams. 

​Detail-oriented with strong organization skills, presentation skills, and decision-making abilities. Creative problem-solving skills are a plus. 

​Excellent oral and written skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of students and administrators. 

​Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.​ 

​​Compensation & Benefits 

Tuition Remission: 

$8,750 per semester covering tuition only.  

Stipend (Fall through Spring) 

$4,000 

This position is offered for one academic year only—Fall 2025 and Spring 2026—provided the student maintains full-time enrollment of at least 9 credits each semester.