Graduate Assistant Student Leadership and Engagement Programs

Position Code: 8008

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION:Office of Student Affairs Student Campus Life

POSITION: Temporary Non- Exempt (9 months) Part-time (15 Hours)

SALARY RANGE:$16.90-$16.90

HIRING RANGE:Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification

commensurate with candidates education experience skills and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Six(6) Months

AVAILABLE:Immediately

POSTING DATE:September 9 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until Filled Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

The Graduate Assistant Student Leadership and Engagement Programs supports the mission of the officeof Student Campus Life by advancing leadership development student engagement and campus traditions through innovative programming student leader advising and co-curricular learning experiences. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Leadership and Engagement Programs the Graduate Assistant serves as an integral member of the Student Campus Life team and assists in the planning implementation assessment and continuous improvement of leadership initiatives student government campus programming orientation experiences and leadership education. The Graduate Assistant works collaboratively with student leaders campus departments faculty staff and community partners to cultivate meaningful involvement opportunities that foster belonging leadership development civic responsibility and student success. This position requires flexible work hours including evenings weekends and occasional academic break periods to support campus events and student programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Leadership and Engagement Programs responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leadership Development

Assist in the planning implementation and assessment of leadership development initiatives for undergraduate students.

Support the development and facilitation of the W.O.O.F. Leadership curriculum leadership workshops retreats and educational experiences.

Assist with leadership training opportunities for student organization officers student government leaders orientation leaders and emerging student leaders.

Support leadership learning outcomes through assessment and continuous improvement practices.

Student Government Advising

Assist with advising and supporting the Redlands Student Government (RSG) in achieving organizational goals and initiatives.

Attend weekly RSG meetings committee meetings and major events.

Assist with student government elections onboarding officer transitions and leadership development.

Support governance processes including meeting logistics agenda preparation communications and documentation.

Campus Programming

Assist with planning and implementation of campus traditions and signature Student Campus Life programs including DAWGS events leadership recognition events Bulldog Beginnings and other university traditions.

Collaborate with student leaders to develop engaging inclusive and educational campus programming.

Coordinate program logistics including space reservations vendor communication purchasing catering contracts and event setup.

Assist with marketing and promotional efforts through social media digital signage newsletters and other communication platforms.

Student Leadership Support

Serve as a mentor and resource to student leaders providing guidance on leadership development organizational effectiveness event planning and university policies.

Support leadership recognition initiatives awards and appreciation programs.

Assist with leadership coaching and individual student leader development.

New Student Orientation

Assist in the planning implementation and assessment of New Student Orientation transfer student programming and leadership transition experiences.

Support recruitment training and supervision of Orientation Leaders and student volunteers as assigned.

Administrative & Operational Support

Provide administrative support to the Assistant Dean of Leadership and Engagement Programs.

Assist with calendar management purchasing budget tracking event reservations (25Live) and departmental communications.

Coordinate meeting logistics maintain program records and prepare reports.

Assist with assessment efforts by collecting participation data and preparing program evaluations.

Represent Student Campus Life at campus events committee meetings and outreach opportunities.

Collaborate with professional staff across Student Affairs to promote student engagement and belonging.

Qualifications Guidelines:

Any combination of experience/training/education equivalent to but not limited to the following:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations student government orientation campus employment athletics community service or comparable involvement.

Strong interest in higher education student affairs leadership development or student engagement.

Ability to work evenings and weekends as programming requires.

Valid California drivers license (or ability to obtain one upon hire) with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred

Experience planning campus events or leadership programs.

Experience serving in student government orientation residence life programming boards leadership organizations or similar roles.

Experience facilitating presentations workshops or leadership development activities.

Experience advising mentoring or supervising peers or student employees.

CPR/First Aid certification (preferred but not required).

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to establish positive relationships with students faculty staff and campus partners.

Ability to mentor coach and develop student leaders.

Strong customer service orientation and commitment to student success.

Ability to facilitate workshops presentations and leadership development experiences.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team while exercising sound independent judgment.

Experience or willingness to learn student engagement technologies Microsoft Office Google Workspace and university software platforms.

Ability to assess programs interpret participation data and recommend improvements.

Commitment to fostering inclusive welcoming and student-centered environments.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic student affairs environment.

Professionalism initiative creativity and attention to detail.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when working with student information.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office and field setting. Duties performed are in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings and outside at event venues. The position requires working some evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; stand and walk on a regular basis; occasionally may run; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

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