Graduate Assistant for Student Success Center

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in coordinating and facilitating weekly DAVID’s Club study sessions  

• Provide one-on-one mentorship and academic support to participating students  

• Manage program logistics including space reservations, materials preparation, and snack coordination  

• Track student attendance and assist in monitoring scholarship eligibility requirements  

• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies  

• Create promotional materials including social media content, flyers, and email campaigns 

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to recruit and support student participation  

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and judgment-free environment for all students  

• Support peer mentorship, accountability, and active group study engagement  

• Connect students with additional academic and campus support resources as appropriate  

• Maintain accurate program records and data tracking  

• Assist with program assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts  

• Identify and implement strategies to enhance student engagement and overall program effectiveness  

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

General supervision is received from the Executive Director of Student Success 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in related field  

• Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer. Graduate programs qualify for this position include: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), and Social Work (MSW).   

• Strong organizational and time management skills  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Interest in student support services, academic coaching, or peer mentorship 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

• Commitment to supporting diverse (first-generation and underserved) student populations 

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse students, faculty, staff, and families 

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in marketing, communications, or social media management. 

• Previous experience working with college students in an academic or support setting. 

• Familiarity with student success initiatives, particularly those supporting first-generation or underrepresented students. 

TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:  
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget. 

Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is  in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. 

Per IRS regulations, tuition waivers may be considered taxable income. Amounts exceeding $5,250 annually are generally taxable and will be included in compensation. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. 

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. 

• This position is an on-campus position and doesn’t qualify for remote work 

 The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.