Marshall University
Graduate Assistant: Student Life - LEAD Center
Marshall University, Marshall, Texas, United States, 75672
Graduate Assistant: Student Life - LEAD Center
Position Title Graduate Assistant: Student Life - LEAD Center
Description of GA Assignment
Description of GA Assignment GA: Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office.
Job Description Summary
The Graduate Assistant for the Lead Center supports the development and sustainability of student organizations by serving as a key resource for leadership development, organization operations, and use of the campus engagement platform HerdLink. This role provides high-impact support for students and staff to strengthen campus involvement, streamline event planning, and promote a vibrant co-curricular experience.
Primary Responsibilities (75%)
Reports to the Director of Student Life
Assist students and advisors with organization registration, roster updates, and event submissions.
Maintain system accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and support co-curricular transcript functionality.
Provide support and advising for registered student organizations, especially during the re‑registration process.
Provide formal and informal training for students and staff on effectively using HerdLink for rosters, event submissions, and co‑curricular transcripts.
Consult and assist new organizations in receiving recognition
Provide advising for student organizations, including policy education, officer transitions, and leadership development. Consult students and advisors regarding organization management, recruitment, retention, publicity, and program planning
Assist with planning organization fairs, leadership workshops, HerdLink trainings, and student involvement campaigns. Present workshops and showcase presentations for New Student Orientations and other recruitment/admissions programs throughout the year
Assist with recognition, communication, and outreach to student organization leaders and advisors.
Assist in coordinating the John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute, including recruiting students, developing curriculum, facilitating seminars and retreats, community service projects, and activities.
Co-chair campus‑wide student leadership conference committee
Help assess student involvement data and assist with reports on student engagement.
Maintain the accuracy and usability of HerdLink resources and backend settings.
Shared Responsibilities (25%)
Support Week of Welcome, Student Life promotions/social media, and the department’s annual assessment activities.
Serve as a liaison and support resource for Fraternity & Sorority Life, Military & Veteran Services, Community Service, Parent & Family Programs, Club Sports, and Esports.
Primary graduate support for HerdLink; must be comfortable troubleshooting and guiding users through processes.
Employment Terms
20 hours/week at $12/hour
Training and professional development opportunities provided
Department
Department Student Involvement - MU3207
Location
Location MU - Marshall University
Semester
Semester Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Must be enrolled in Graduate School
Experience
Student organization involvement
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Number
Posting Number MU2788GA
Open Date
Open Date 07/17/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Description of GA Assignment
Description of GA Assignment GA: Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office.
Job Description Summary
The Graduate Assistant for the Lead Center supports the development and sustainability of student organizations by serving as a key resource for leadership development, organization operations, and use of the campus engagement platform HerdLink. This role provides high-impact support for students and staff to strengthen campus involvement, streamline event planning, and promote a vibrant co-curricular experience.
Primary Responsibilities (75%)
Reports to the Director of Student Life
Assist students and advisors with organization registration, roster updates, and event submissions.
Maintain system accuracy, troubleshoot issues, and support co-curricular transcript functionality.
Provide support and advising for registered student organizations, especially during the re‑registration process.
Provide formal and informal training for students and staff on effectively using HerdLink for rosters, event submissions, and co‑curricular transcripts.
Consult and assist new organizations in receiving recognition
Provide advising for student organizations, including policy education, officer transitions, and leadership development. Consult students and advisors regarding organization management, recruitment, retention, publicity, and program planning
Assist with planning organization fairs, leadership workshops, HerdLink trainings, and student involvement campaigns. Present workshops and showcase presentations for New Student Orientations and other recruitment/admissions programs throughout the year
Assist with recognition, communication, and outreach to student organization leaders and advisors.
Assist in coordinating the John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute, including recruiting students, developing curriculum, facilitating seminars and retreats, community service projects, and activities.
Co-chair campus‑wide student leadership conference committee
Help assess student involvement data and assist with reports on student engagement.
Maintain the accuracy and usability of HerdLink resources and backend settings.
Shared Responsibilities (25%)
Support Week of Welcome, Student Life promotions/social media, and the department’s annual assessment activities.
Serve as a liaison and support resource for Fraternity & Sorority Life, Military & Veteran Services, Community Service, Parent & Family Programs, Club Sports, and Esports.
Primary graduate support for HerdLink; must be comfortable troubleshooting and guiding users through processes.
Employment Terms
20 hours/week at $12/hour
Training and professional development opportunities provided
Department
Department Student Involvement - MU3207
Location
Location MU - Marshall University
Semester
Semester Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Must be enrolled in Graduate School
Experience
Student organization involvement
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Number
Posting Number MU2788GA
Open Date
Open Date 07/17/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755
#J-18808-Ljbffr