Position Overview:

The Student Engagement Graduate Assistant for Club Support is responsible for supporting the Department of Student Engagement, with particular focus on advising Brandeis’ ~200 student organizations. The Department of Student Engagement (DSE) at Brandeis University empowers students to engage, learn, and lead on and off campus. DSE oversees all undergraduate student organizations, major campus events and traditions, community engagement and service experiences, fellowship programs, and various student spaces on campus.

This is a temporary position, 17 hours a week

Dates: August 12 - December 20, 2024, January 6 - May 13, 2025 (with no work on academic breaks)

Position Responsibilities:

• Advise the Club Support Committee, including committee meetings and 1:1s with the Director of Club Support. Support Probationary (new) clubs throughout the probationary period.
• Assist with facilitation of leadership workshops and/or training for club leaders. Help implement and assess student achievement learning outcomes for the new leadership development model at Brandeis.
• Maintain and update Campus Groups, the Club Leader Newsletter, and the Student Organization Handbook to keep students trained and informed.
• Work with the Program Specialist for Student Engagement and Leadership, coordinating the Fall and Winter Involvement Fairs, as well as supporting DSE in other departmental events.
• Work with the Program Specialist on developing, improving, and implementing policies related to club activities, including review of club constitutions and other documents, as well as benchmarking other institutions policies and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Required to be pursuing a graduate degree in student affairs, college student personnel, higher education, or a related field.
• Opportunity to continue in the second year, dependent on successful performance in the first year.
• Interest and/or experience planning events, advising students and/or policy development.
• Interest and/or experience leading trainings and/or exposure to facilitating and presenting.
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Interest and/or experience in social justice initiatives and supporting department goals around topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Work will primarily be in person, with opportunities for remote work a few hours per week.

​Note: as part of this position, some night and/or weekend work may be required.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.