Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship

Internal Title:

Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship

Department:

Student Involvement and Leadership

Position Type:

STUD - Student Position

Basis:

N/A - Student Position

Hours per week:

20 hours per week

Normal work days:

Days Vary

Normal work hours:

Varies

FLSA:

Nonexempt

Job Details:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for Student Organization Financial Development & Entrepreneurship supports the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership by developing educational initiatives that strengthen student organizations’ financial sustainability, entrepreneurial thinking, fundraising capacity, and responsible business practices. The GA will lead the development of resources, training programs, and technology that help organizations safely generate revenue while understanding financial and legal responsibilities.

The GA role is a 20 hour per week role focused on student leader development through four primary focus areas:

1. Entrepreneurial Development & Revenue Generation

• Develop programs and educational resources that teach student organizations how to create sustainable funding models beyond traditional university allocations.

2. Student Organization Marketplace Development

• Lead the planning and implementation of an online marketplace that allows registered student organizations to sell approved merchandise and products.

3. Financial Literacy & Organizational Capacity Building

• Develop educational programming that strengthens financial management skills among organization officers.

4. Risk Management, Liability & Compliance Education

• Develop educational materials that help student leaders understand legal and financial responsibilities associated with fundraising and business activities.

For questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Eisele at aeisele@coastal.edu.

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Required Qualifications:

Must be an active CCU student.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Acceptance into or current enrollment in 6-9 credit hours in a graduate program at Coastal Carolina University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program
• Interest in entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, finance, or marketing
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and campus partners
• Experience with e-commerce platforms, budgeting, or small business operations

Posting Number:

Stu00394P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/19/2026

Job Open Date:

07/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Resume and Cover Letter.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122352