Eastern Michigan University · 2 weeks ago
Graduate Assistant (CHHS Dean's Office)
Ypsilanti, MI
Part-time
Onsite
New GradEastern Michigan University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Recruitment and Retention in the College of Health and Human Services. This role involves supporting enrollment and retention goals through the development of recruitment strategies and providing support services to current students.
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Responsibilities
Assist in developing and executing recruitment plans for undergraduate and graduate programs within the CHHS
Represent the college at recruitment events
Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, community colleges, and other partner organizations
Create and distribute recruitment materials, such as brochures, flyers, and digital content
Track and analyze recruitment data to assess the effectiveness of recruitment efforts
Develop and implement retention strategies to enhance student success and persistence
Provide academic and personal support to current students through advising and mentoring
Coordinate student engagement activities, such as workshops, social events, and academic support programs
Track student progress and identify at-risk students for early intervention
Collect and analyze retention data to inform program improvement
Design, administer and monitor surveys
Assist with HUB events and expense tracking
Conduct comprehensive research on scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities specifically available to students pursuing health-related majors and minors, including both internal EMU resources and external funding options
Develop and maintain a detailed and organized repository of financial aid opportunities, ensuring that information is up-to-date, accessible, and categorized by relevant criteria such as eligibility, application deadlines, and funding amounts
Collaborate with the CHHS advising team and Marketing Specialist to regularly update students on newly discovered financial aid opportunities, creating materials or presentations as needed to assist students in navigating the application process
Qualification
Required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite and other relevant software applications
Ability to work up to 20 hours per week (10 for 50%) is required
GPA of 3.0 or higher is required
Admission and enrollment in a graduate program is required
Maintenance of a 67% course completion is required
Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters is required
Preferred
Experience with student recruitment and retention preferred
This is a part-time position with a stipend and tuition waiver
Hours are flexible, but will require some evening and weekend work
Benefits
Tuition waiver
Company
Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Founded in 1849
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.73MKey Investors
The Toyota Way Forward FundNational Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2025-05-16Grant· $1.02M
2022-12-07Grant· $0.27M
2022-02-01Grant· $0.45M
Leadership Team
Laura Wilbanks
Chief Financial Officer
Brett Last
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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