2026-27 – Graduate Assistant – College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

Duties and Responsibilities:

Mandatory administrative office coverage in the Office of the Dean Fahy Hall Office of Student Success Television Studio and other locations as assigned.
News Feature and Press Release writing interview and draft copy for multi-level review. The candidate should be familiar with AP and the University style guide requirements. Partner with College-level administrators to suggest ways to integrate content across social media channels.
Event Planning/Support assist with the organization and preparation of the College and Graduate Studies events. Required attendance and participation at related events such as Undergraduate Open Houses (October November February April) Graduate Open House (February) Pirate Preview (April) Graduate Commencement (May) Graduate Orientation (August and January) association conferences and more. Events and dates are subject to additions and changes with advance notice.
Graduate Student Association (GSA) serve in a student leadership capacity and support the GSA by drafting pre- and post-event publicity and assisting with the planning and implementation of student-centered programming and initiatives.
Community outreach brainstorm research and propose opportunities to partner with external stakeholders regarding college initiatives.
Faculty support and research assistance assist faculty within the College with lecture materials research and other initiatives as directed by immediate supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Responsibilities
Marketing and Communications solicit moderate and create original content for newsletters that is sent to the College and University community.
Assists with student support including brainstorm research and propose ideas and resources to support student success.
Website maintenance management monitor and update content on the College microsite and other maintenance as assigned. No prior web experience is required.
Social Media content creation and collaboration with the Colleges student organizations faculty and other related partners.

Required Qualifications:

Acceptance into a graduate-level program at Seton Hall University. Applicants must be new to their graduate program or have at least two years of coursework remaining.
Understanding and willingness to support the Seton Hall University Catholic mission.
Maintain 20-hour on-campus weekly work schedule. Specific schedule is coordinated with graduate assistants supervisor and is subject to change with advance notice. On occasion participation in night and weekend activities may be required.

Desired Qualifications:

Priority will be given to students accepted into a graduate program within the College Human Development Culture and Media.
Ideal candidates will have strong initiative a superior work ethic work independently with minimal supervision ability to work collaboratively and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Professionally represent both the College and Graduate Studies in all communication including telephone in-person and email correspondence.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please reach out to Ms. Brittany Ricci Sr. Director Communication and Enrollment Management with any questions

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).