Graduate Assistant-Division of Fine Arts, Modern Language and English

Appointment Terms

• This is a 10-month appointment from August through May, aligned with the academic year.
• The Graduate Assistant is expected to work an average of 20 hours per week during the appointment period.
• The position carries a $20,000 stipend, which will be distributed over the 10-month appointment period in accordance with university payroll practices.
• No tuition remission or tuition benefits are associated with this appointment.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to support performances, special events, and recruitment activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate room schedules and calendars for classrooms, rehearsal spaces, performance venues, and special events.
• Assist with the management of divisional social media accounts, including creating content, scheduling posts, promoting events, and highlighting student and faculty achievements.
• Provide support for budget-related activities, including maintaining documentation, reconciling records, processing transactions, and assisting with Workday functions as assigned.
• Assist with the administration of student work-study employees by maintaining records, monitoring schedules, communicating expectations, and supporting supervisory processes.
• Maintain regular office hours to answer questions and provide assistance to students, faculty, prospective students, and visitors.
• Collect, organize, and maintain departmental syllabi and related academic documentation to ensure compliance with institutional requirements.
• Support the preparation, routing, tracking, and filing of artist, guest speaker, and service contracts in coordination with the Arts Administrator and appropriate university offices.
• Assist with filing, recordkeeping, data entry, and other administrative projects as assigned.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for performances, special events, donor activities, and recruitment initiatives sponsored by the arts division.
• Perform other duties related to arts administration as assigned by the Arts Administrator.

Qualifications

• Admission to and good standing in a graduate degree program.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with careful attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with Workday or similar enterprise systems is preferred.
• Experience with social media platforms and basic content creation is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in arts administration, higher education administration, nonprofit leadership, or related fields is preferred.

Professional Development Opportunities

This assistantship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in the administration of an academic arts unit. The Graduate Assistant will develop practical skills in budgeting and financial processes, communications and marketing, academic operations, contract administration, event coordination, and student support services. These experiences provide valuable preparation for careers in higher education administration, arts management, nonprofit leadership, and related professions.