University Student Assistant (Graduate) Student Success, First and Second Year Experience (Spring 2026 Summer 2026)

Essential Functions:

This is a Student Assistant position within a public university. The employee is responsible for First- and Second-Year Experience Office operations and reports to the Director for First- & Second-Year Experience. This position is responsible for assisting with special events within the Student Success Center including but not limited to: Gamecock Orientation Freshman Convocation Freshman Forum Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society and marketing for the First- & Second-Year Experience Office. Work is assigned with general instructions from the Director for First- & Second-Year Experience and reviewed for effectiveness and adherence to office and departmental goals.

(1) Serves as co-advisor to Freshman Forum.

(2) Serves as co-advisor to Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society.

(3) Assists in planning Gamecock Orientation. (Assists the First- & Second-Year Experience Office in selection and training of Gamecock Orientation Leaders coordinates music and lighting coordinates with other campus office to create browse session at Gamecock Orientation coordinates publications and presentations for Gamecock Orientation.)

(4) Attends the NODA association for orientation transition and retention national conference.

(5) Assists in planning Freshman Convocation in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Affairs. (Coordinates with Jax State Cheerleaders Cocky Southerners and Faculty Senate for the execution of Freshman Convocation and oversees all aspects of Freshman Convocation and serves as director of event alongside the Coordinator for Peer Mentoring.)

(6) Assists with managing peer mentorships setup through the first-year mentoring program.

(7) Assists with the selection recruitment and training for SSC 101 mentors.

(8) Assists in teaching SSC 101.

(9) Coordinates tables and student volunteers for spring and fall Preview Day.

(10) Performs other duties assigned by the Director for First- & Second-Year Experience.

Required Knowledge Abilities and Skills

1. Excellent communication skills written and oral.

2. Demonstrates effective public speaking skills

3. Knowledge of the Student Success Center responsibilities and major events.

4. An understanding and commitment to encouraging and developing student involvement.

5. An eagerness to develop and mentor campus leaders.

6. The ability and willingness to communicate with the First- & Second-Year Experience Office staff co-workers campus directors students administration and other contacts in a professional manner.

7. Ability to read and comprehend written materials encountered on the job.

8. Ability to gather and analyze information in order to make recommendations.

9. Ability to work in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision.

10. Willingness to accept night and weekend hours.

11. Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft office internet etc.)

12. Experience using computer programs and social media outlets to create publications documents and records.

13. Experience creating professional presentations to be used across campus for a variety of audiences.

14. Developed creative writing skills.

15. Ability to learn and adapt to changing situations and requirements.

16. Ability to set goals and objectives and develop strategies to achieve those goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a Jax State student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester.
• If not a first-time student applicant must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• • All International Students must receive clearance for employment from the International House and Programs. Please visit their website for more information: to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time Jax State student and possess each of the following:

1. Passport from their respective country.
2. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
3. U.S. Customs Form I-94.
4. Official photo identification.
5. Official Social Security Card imprinted with Valid for Work Only or similar statement.

All International Students must receive clearance for work with an International Programs representative to ensure compliance with Immigration regulations. Please visit their website for more information. Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcript

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