• Job Description

  Req#: 29795
  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.
  
  Technology & Systems
  
  
  • 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

• About the company

  42046 Marshall University is a public research university in Huntington, West Virginia.

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