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New Student Programs Graduate Assistant
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title New Student Programs Graduate Assistant
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 New Student Programs (NSP) Graduate Assistant supports the Director of New Student Programs in creating a welcoming and engaging transition experience for new students at the University of the Incarnate Word. Working closely with the Director, the Graduate Assistant helps plan, implement, and assess programs designed to foster student success and connection during their transition to the university.
In this role, the Graduate Assistant promotes New Student Programs services
and resources, cultivates a sense of community among new students, and
provides direct supervision, training, and support for the New Student
Programs student staff.
Essential Functions Student Engagement:
Assists with collecting metrics via the student engagement tracker to
document student engagement at NSP events and activities.
Analyzes participation data and develops monthly Student Engagement
reports for leadership to review.
Collaborates with NSP Director to create new initiatives that support
student engagement opportunities.
Actively participates in innovative student engagement opportunities using
technology platforms.
Assists in facilitating events by setting up/tearing down and engaging
students during events.
Facilitates presentations to students regarding university resources,
upcoming deadlines and university processes.
Assists the NSP Director with outreach to students.
Student Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision:
Assists in recruiting, training, and supervising student staff.
Coordinates and facilitates staff meetings.
Creates professional development opportunities for student staff.
Manages and maintains output on lounge television.
Shares staff concerns with the Director.
Community Development:
Maintains a visible role on campus and is available and approachable for
students.
Encourages student interaction and maintains visibility at events and in
the NSP student lounge.
Maintains a strong presence in The Landing by maintaining office hours,
coordinating events and being available during high traffic periods such
as class registration and finals.
Connects with university staff and faculty to collaborate on
interdepartmental events.
Facilitates classroom presentations regarding NSP services.
Social Media & Marketing:
Manages the NSP social media account, planning and implementing digital
marketing content strategies across social media channels (TikTok and
Instagram).
Works with the NSP Director to develop a social media content calendar
based on goals, events, and messages.
Collaborates with mentors and student assistants to create student
centered content and social posts.
Records event experiences to generate marketing moments for future
promotional items.
Compiles content and creates event flyers for the NSP website, social
media and UIW Engage.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to start, maintain, and complete projects with minimal supervision
while meeting deadlines.
Ability to coordinate and manage events.
Ability to work and supervise college students.
Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.
Intermediate data entry skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct presentations to groups and communicate with various
campus constituents.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
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
Accepted and enrolled in a UIW graduate program.
Must have completed at least one semester at graduate level at UIW.
Required Work Experience None.
Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in customer service setting.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None.
Work Hours
25 hours per week. Normal office hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
Some early mornings, evenings and weekends required for specific
projects/events during the academic year.
Physical Demands
Must be able to navigate campus.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs., stand, bend, and reach to complete
certain tasks.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU1659PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 08/17/2026
Multi-Hire Pool No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Director of New Student Programs
Salary Tuition Waiver
Open Date 07/28/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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
Student Class Schedule
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UIW graduate student in good academic standing?
Yes
No
What do you think is the main challenge for assisting undergraduate students in understanding life skills?
(Open Ended Question)
