Cardinal Talent
Graduate Assistant for the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership &
Sustainability
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Graduate Assistant for the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary The Graduate Assistant for the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability will focus on organizing, researching, and supporting transformative social justice programming and services that will enhance the University's and the Center's initiatives. The Graduate Assistant reports to the Director-Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability.
This is a student position open to current UIW master's or doctoral
students.
Essential Functions
Assists with operational activities for the Center's efforts and
initiatives including but not limited to marketing and assessment.
Provides administrative support to professional staff at the Ettling
Center in coordinating events, activities, and services.
Supports university and department efforts to enhance the UIW brand.
Assists faculty and other university partners with promoting leadership,
service learning, global missions, and civic engagement initiatives and
activities.
Conducts research on social justice and community service efforts,
progress, and measures impacts; submit a report at the end of the semester
on findings.
Assists in communication processes to include the creation of online
communications, editing written materials and working on designs for
publications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of social justice and community service efforts & initiatives.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage time.
Possess organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures.
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the
University, the Conference, and the NCAA .
Required Education
Current UIW master's or doctoral student in good academic standing with
the University, enrolled in at least six hours in the semester or session
in which the appointment occurs.
Doctoral students in dissertation writing who have completed their minimum
dissertation enrollment and are on “continuous enrollment” status may meet
this requirement with one hour of enrollment.
Required Work Experience None.
Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in working with a non-profit or community based organization will be an asset
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Must have a valid drivers license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
May work up to 25 hours per week within standard office hours of Monday
through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional extended hours to meet
departmental goals to include some evenings and/or weekends.
Work schedule to be determined, based on academic student schedule.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift to 25 lbs of office and food pantry supplies, to include
reaching overhead, bending, squatting to retrieve said materials.
Ability to push/pull fully loaded pantry/equipment carts.
Ability to actively engage in events and recreational activities for
extended periods of time, which may be held indoors and/or outdoors.
Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage
faculty, staff, community members/partners and potential/current students,
as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU1671PO
Number of Vacancies 2
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 08/24/2026
Multi-Hire Pool Yes
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Director-Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability
Salary Tuiton Waiver
Open Date 08/12/2026
Close Date 05/15/2027
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant None.
EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Other Document
Student Class Schedule
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UIW Graduate or Doctoral student, or have you been accepted to the program?
No, I am not a UIW student.
Yes, I am a UIW Graduate student.
Yes, I am a UIW Doctoral student.
Yes, I have been accepted to a UIW Graduate or Doctoral prorgam.
Do you currently have a valid driver's license AND are you at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW?
No
Yes, I have a valid driver license and I am at least 21 years old
