American University · 22 hours ago
Graduate Assistant, Orientation (Student)
Washington, DC
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$20/hr - $20/hrAmerican University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Orientation within the New Student & Family Programs. This role involves assisting in the planning and execution of New Student Orientation and supporting various orientation programs and services to aid new students and their families in their transition to university life.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assisting with the logistics, design, and implementation of Orientation Leader training in August to train student leaders on leadership, student transition, and event execution
Coordinating outreach for campus partner involvement in Orientation Leader training in August and the summer webinar series, New Eagle Essentials
Overseeing the Off-Campus Excursions for New Student Orientation, including ideation, stakeholder outreach and confirmation, and day-of logistics
Working with the Orientation Chairs to create an engaging social media presence leading up to New Student Orientation and beyond
Maintaining accurate records for Flight Ready!, the pre-orientation Canvas course, including weekly engagement and overall student attendance
Spearheading the summer webinar series, New Eagle Essentials, from start to finish, including campus partner outreach, registration oversight, content design, and designing and administering assessment and evaluation efforts
Representing the NSFP office at various campus events throughout the calendar year
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree and currently be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
Ability to work independently and on a team
Preferred
Experience in and/or working with orientation or student activities within higher education is preferred
Demonstrated experience in generating engaging social media content is required; experience in monitoring and analyzing performance is preferred
Company
American University
American University's historic academic strengths are rooted in social responsibility and our dedication to cultural and intellectual diversity.
Founded in 1893
1001-5000 employees
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