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Last Updated: June 2021
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Graduate assistantships within NSU's Division of Student Affairs and the College of Undergraduate Studies are available for the following areas.
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Please note: Available assistantships vary from year to year.
Primary Purpose:
The Graduate Assistant for Club & Organization Engagement will assist in the marketing, advertising, promotion, and programming/planning efforts of the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement as it relates to university-wide events and initiatives. To unite the entire university student body, this Graduate Assistant will purposefully and strategically oversee the operations and management of all undergraduate clubs and organizations. This Graduate assistant will serve as the advisor for the Inter-Organization Council and assist with the logistical and risk management efforts as they pertain to club and organizations. The Graduate Assistant will also assist with graduate organization management on SharkHub. Essential Job Functions:
The Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement will assist in the marketing, advertising, promotion, and programming/planning efforts of the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement as it relates to university-wide events and initiatives. To unite the entire university student body, this Graduate Assistant will purposefully and strategically design events that will facilitate student unity, campus traditions, and school spirit. Additionally, this Graduate Assistant will help to create a vibrant campus by ensuring our students have engagement opportunities.
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Minimum Qualifications
The Graduate Assistant for Student Governance will assist in the marketing, advertising, promotion, and programming/planning efforts of the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement as it relates to Undergraduate Student Government Association, Regional Pan Student Government and Pan Student Government Association. This Graduate Assistant will purposefully and strategically help to improve the leadership capacities and organizational effectiveness of undergraduate and graduate student government associations.
Undergraduate Student Government Association
Pan Student Government Association
The Graduate Assistant for Special Events and Projects will assist in the marketing, advertising, promotion, and programming/planning efforts of the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement as it relates to university-wide events and initiatives. To unite the entire university student body, this Graduate Assistant will purposefully and strategically design events that will facilitate student unity, campus traditions, and school spirit. Additionally, this Graduate Assistant will help to create a vibrant campus by ensuring our students have engagement opportunities.
The Graduate Assistant for Club & Organization Operations will assist in the marketing, advertising, promotion, and programming/planning efforts of the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement as it relates to university-wide events and initiatives. To unite the entire university student body, this Graduate Assistant will purposefully and strategically support the planning and execution of events hosted by students by liaising with the appropriate campus partners on behalf of student groups. Additionally, this Graduate Assistant will help to create a vibrant campus by ensuring our clubs and organizations have spaces on campus to properly engage our students. This Graduate Assistant will also over see the student staff who work in the office.
The Graduate Assistant for Campus Programming will assist in the marketing, advertising, promotion, and programming/planning efforts of the Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement as it relates to university-wide events and initiatives. To unite the entire university student body, this Graduate Assistant will purposefully and strategically design events with the Student Events and Activities Board that will facilitate student unity, campus traditions, and school spirit. Additionally, this Graduate Assistant will help to create a vibrant campus by ensuring our students have engagement opportunities.
Primary Purpose: To assist students and alumni in achieving their academic and professional goals.
Qualifications
Provides support for marketing and communication for the Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS). Assist with the development, execution, and monitoring of social media and content marketing campaigns by creating original social media pieces, managing current social media outlets and conducting market research.
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Provide support for programming, logistics, to students, employers and alumni for the Employer Relations Team. Aide in the promotion of recruiting opportunities including campus recruiting, internships, Career Expo and other career related events
The Training & Development Graduate Assistant (GA) position for the Office of Orientation reports to the Director of Orientation and supports the mission of the College of Undergraduate Studies. The Training and Development Graduate Assistant will manage and assist in aspects of the planning and organization of student Team recruitment, selection, employment, recognition, training and ongoing staff development and in-services.
Team Oversight
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The Orientation and Commuter Services Graduate Assistant (GA) position for the Office of Orientation reports to the Director of Orientation and supports the mission of the College of Undergraduate Studies. The Graduate Assistant will manage and assist in aspects of the planning and organization of student recruitment, selection, employment, recognition, training and on-going staff development and in-services for Orientation as well as Commuter Events and Services.
o Collaborating with various offices within and outside of the Division of Student Affairs/College of Undergraduate Studies to provide information to new and continuing students. o Participate in University events and activities on behalf of the Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement.o Promote and support all programs and initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs and College of Undergraduate Studies.
The Special Programs and Events Graduate Assistant (GA) position for the Office of Orientation reports to the Director for Orientation and Commuter Services and supports the mission of the College of Undergraduate Studies. The Special Programs and Events Graduate Assistant will directly coordinate and manage major office programs, serve as the liaison for all marketing and strategic communications to engage students and parents through our website, social media, and other communication channels.
o Collaborating with various offices within and outside of the Division of Student Affairs/College of Undergraduate Studies to provide information to new and continuing students. o Participate in University events and activities on behalf of the Office of Orientation.o Promote and support all programs and initiatives within the Division of Student Affairs and College of Undergraduate Studies.
The Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports is a member of the Division of Student Affairs and is responsible for furthering the mission of the University Center. This position is responsible for fostering the growth and development of recreational program opportunities in the areas of Intramural Sports. Additional responsibilities and duties are outlined as follows.
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Primary Purpose
This position will implement, administer, and refine training and development programs for the entire recreation and wellness student employee base, with specific emphasis on programs for students who work within facility operations. This position will also assist with overall facility operations. Specific responsibilities are as follows:
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The Graduate Assistant for Fitness and Wellbeing is a member of the Division of Student Affairs and is responsible for furthering the mission of the University. This position is responsible for development and implementation of fitness programs and diverse wellbeing initiatives for the NSU student body. Additional responsibilities and duties are outlined as follows.
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applications or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.
The Assistant Area Coordinator (AAC) position within the Office of Residential Life and Housing is a 20 hour a week position intended for a graduate student. The AAC’s primary responsibility is supervision of the community development of a residential area housing approximately 180-608 residents; assisting with the supervision a staff of 5-16 Resident Assistants and assisting in the implementation of goals and objectives set forth by the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
Primary Responsibilities:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF SUPERVISION
EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINE
STAFF TRAINING
DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION AND DECISION-MAKING
ADMINISTRATION
STAFF SELECTION
COUNSELING
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Supervision:
Supervision will take place in weekly meetings with the Area Coordinator and occasional meetings with the Assistant Director of Residential Life and Director of Residential Life. He/she will attend the weekly Residential Life senior staff meeting as well as meet as needed with the Area Coordinator, Director Staff, and Dean of Student Affairs Staff.
Ongoing Training:
The GA would seek out ongoing training opportunities such as conferences and seminars to learn how to further the position at Nova Southeastern University and to provide personal and professional development.
Qualifications:
The Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development will promote, coordinate, and build leadership development programs at NSU. The primary responsibility of the Graduate Assistant is to develop and improve the leadership capacity of both positional, non-positional student leaders, and support Student Leadership and Civic Engagement initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include ongoing coaching with student organizations as well as marketing and recruitment of specific initiatives outlined below.
Student Leadership & Civic Engagement Staff Philosophy
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement’s Core Covenant articulates the central values of our team which drives our expectations for action and interaction with our students and staff. Therefore, we commit to one another to aspire to the following:
We uphold the mission and values of Nova Southeastern University, the Division of Student Affairs & the College of Undergraduate Studies, and the Office of Student Leadership & Civic Engagement.
We expect our student leaders and professional staff to have an understanding of their roles and work to support the initiatives of others within the office and throughout Division of Student Affairs & the College of Undergraduate Studies, and the wider university.
We value:
We demonstrate the ability to listen to others, think critically and adapt our approach to create positive change while encouraging each other to learn from challenges and mistakes.
We create an environment for students and staff that is developmental, student centered, and provides them the tools to succeed.
We utilize research, assessment, and creative thinking to provide intentional programs and opportunities for students to develop their leadership abilities, enhance networks, and become civic-minded individuals.
We believe in a holistic view of success through outcome-driven initiatives and investment in the NSU community.
Our work is driven by student affairs theories, a commitment to professionalism, and a passion to help build leaders of the future.
The Graduate Assistant for Service Initiatives will identify, promote, coordinate, and build student interest and engagement regarding community service activities. The primary responsibility of the Graduate Assistant is to identify, promote, coordinate, and build student interest regarding campus-based and community service projects in the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties, as well as domestic and international service sites. Day-to-day responsibilities include recruitment, management, and ongoing support of the alternative break program. Specific initiatives outlined below.
The Veterans Resource Center Graduate Assistant will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of the VRC and the innovative development of veteran, military affiliated, and Army ROTC programs through networking, outreach, research, marketing, and facilitation of support services on-campus and in the community.
The role will entail collaboration with the Senior Director of Military Affairs, NSU Military Affairs office, university leadership, staff, faculty, student workers, students, veterans, and military affiliated personnel to create and refine best practices that promote a vibrant military friendly campus climate through transitional assistance, social engagement, academic excellence, degree achievement, and career attainment.
The Veterans Resource Center Coordinators’ day-to-day responsibilities will utilize a student-centered approach that will require influential leadership capacities and organizational effectiveness to support veteran, military affiliated students, and Army ROTC cadets on the Davie / Fort Lauderdale, as well as regional campuses.
Essential Job Functions
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Preferred Skills:
The Graduate Assistant shall advise the student-run media areas, The Current (newspaper), Radio X, and Sharks United Television (SUTV), and development of its student employees, volunteers, and practicum students. Student Media serves as a tool to support and recognize NSU students, provide experiential learning and a mode by which to connect students to the university and highlight their efforts and accomplishments.
The Graduate Assistant (GA) will assist the Chair, Coordinators, and students in the operation of the Razor’s Edge Shark Talent Scholars (STP) program as it seeks to engage the unengaged within the NSU Community. Primary responsibilities include assisting in leadership, coordination, and management of the STP program as well as providing support for day-to-day operations including recruiting, ongoing coaching and communication with students in the program.
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