Graduate Assistant, Office of Community Engagement and Experiential Learning

The Graduate Assistant (GA) provides support for program implementation, student leadership initiatives, and other functions of the Office of Community Engagement and Experiential Learning (CEEL). The GA will report to the Director of Community Engagement and Experiential Learning and collaborate with the CEEL Team, including GAs, the Director, School Partnerships Coordinators, Faculty Liaisons, and a team of undergraduate student leaders and student employees. Responsibilities Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education. Maintain a regular, though flexible, schedule to allow for participation in campus meetings and engage with CEEL events and activities Collaborate with the CEEL team members to support student leaders in the Community Engaged Learning Facilitators (CELF) Program and student employees in the Lewis University Community Schools Consortium (LUCSC) as they work with on and off-campus partners Plan and implement monthly student leader social and reflective gatherings in collaboration with other teammates Collaborate with CEEL staff to produce promotional materials (i.e., annual report, flyers, brochures, etc.) for campus and public events; Maintain digital presence for CEEL, including websites, social media engagement, and newsletters Develop and/ or foster relationships with community partners, as appropriate; Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills with all collaborators; Represent CEEL at campus and community meetings; Represent CEEL at campus visit days and orientation events as needed; Miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Must be enrolled and maintain satisfactory progress in one of Lewis University's graduate programs. Commitment to creating an inclusive community Enrollment in a Lewis University graduate degree program Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to be independently driven and self-motivated Strong written and verbal communication skills Openness to collaboration, including receiving and giving constructive feedback Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Experience with utilizing design software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Canva, or similar) Familiarity with social media platforms Preferred Qualifications Essential Duties Work hours Part time; minimum of 20 hours per week; full year employment