Graduate Assistant for Student Transition & Engagement

Internal Title:

Graduate Assistant for Student Transition & Engagement

Department:

Orientation, Transition and Family Programs

Position Type:

STUD - Student Position

Basis:

N/A - Student Position

Hours per week:

20 hours per week

Normal work hours:

Varies

FLSA:

Nonexempt

Job Details:

The Graduate Assistant for Student Transition & Engagement serves as an integral member of the Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs (OTFP) by supporting the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive transition initiatives that foster student success from enrollment through graduation. This position assists with transfer student initiatives, class-year programming, signature university traditions, student engagement opportunities, and departmental assessment efforts while helping cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus community.

The Graduate Assistant will gain practical experience in higher education administration through event planning, student leadership development, assessment, marketing and communications, and collaborative campus partnerships.

Primary ResponsibilitiesStudent Transition & Class Programs (50%)

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of transition initiatives designed to support transfer students and continuing students throughout their collegiate experience.
• Coordinate programming related to National Transfer Student Week and Transfer Student Appreciation initiatives.
• Assist with the administration and engagement efforts of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society.
• Support the planning and execution of class-year initiatives including sophomore, junior, senior, and transfer student engagement programs.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance transition experiences and connect students with university resources.
• Assist in developing new programming that supports student persistence, belonging, and engagement.

Signature Programs & Departmental Operations (30%)

• Provide operational support for departmental signature programs including:
• Teal Nation Welcome
• New Student Convocation
• Teal Nation Family Weekend
• Additional Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs events
• Assist with event logistics including registration, staffing, room setup, vendor coordination, event materials, and participant communications.
• Serve as an on-site event manager during designated departmental programs, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Assist professional staff with administrative projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.

Communications, Assessment & Student Engagement (20%)

• Develop marketing materials including social media content, digital signage, newsletters, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and update departmental webpages and communication platforms.
• Assist with program assessment by collecting attendance data, participant feedback, learning outcomes, and event evaluations.
• Prepare reports and recommendations that support continuous program improvement.
• Promote departmental programs through campus outreach and strategic communications.
• Assist with student employee engagement initiatives and recognition efforts as needed.

Learning OutcomesThrough this assistantship, the Graduate Assistant will develop professional competencies in:

• Student development theory and transition programming
• Event planning and project management
• Assessment and data-informed decision making
• Leadership and supervision
• Marketing and strategic communications
• Campus collaboration and partnership development
• Inclusive excellence and student engagement
• Budget management and resource stewardship

Expectations

• Work an average of 20 hours per week during the academic year.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Attend regular one-on-one supervision meetings and departmental staff meetings.
• Participate in departmental training and professional development opportunities.
• Support evening and weekend programs during peak operational periods.
• Represent the Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs in a professional manner while serving students, families, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

About the OfficeThe Office of Orientation, Transition, & Family Programs supports students throughout their university journey by creating intentional transition experiences that foster belonging, engagement, and student success. Through orientation, welcome initiatives, class-year programming, transfer support, family engagement, leadership development, and university traditions, OTFP empowers students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For any questions, please contact Natasha Golden (ngolden@coastal.edu).

Link to posting:https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122153.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be an active CCU student.
• Admission to and continued enrollment in a graduate program at Coastal Carolina University.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered campus community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in student affairs, orientation, transition, leadership, residence life, or student programming.
• Experience planning events or coordinating student engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with social media management, Canva, Microsoft Office, and campus technology platforms.
• Experience with assessment, data collection, or program evaluation.

Posting Number:

Stu00387P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/10/2026

Job Open Date:

07/08/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122153