Graduate Assistant for Student Success Center

Job Title:
Graduate Assistant for Student Success Center

Full or Part Time:
Part
time

Hours:
20

Exempt:
No

Supervisory Org:
Student Success (JM-SE)

Job
Description:

JOB TITLE: Graduate Assistant for Student Success Center

DEPARTMENT: Student Success

WAGE:
$15.52/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) for DAVID’s Club supports the development, promotion, and daily
operations of a student-centered academic success initiative designed to help students build effective study habits, strengthen academic
confidence, and persist toward graduation. This position plays an important role in fostering a supportive and welcoming environment where
students can develop organizational skills, accountability, and peer connections while receiving encouragement throughout their academic
journey.

DAVID’s Club is a free, structured study and peer mentorship program that emphasizes consistency, accountability, and
community. Named after a student whose academic journey transformed from struggling to thriving through support services, the program is
grounded in the belief that students achieve greater success when provided with accessible resources, meaningful support, and a sense of
belonging. The Graduate Assistant will collaborate with university staff, peer mentors, and students to support student engagement
initiatives, academic success programming, and retention-focused efforts while gaining valuable experience in student support services,
leadership development, and higher education operations.

This appointment is for a maximum of two calendar years.

Flexible
schedule based on departmental and academic needs.

Graduate Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. During
the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may
work up to, but not exceed, 40 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordinating and
  facilitating weekly DAVID’s Club study sessions

• Provide one-on-one mentorship and academic support to participating
  students

• Manage program logistics including space reservations, materials preparation, and snack coordination

• Track student attendance and assist in monitoring scholarship eligibility requirements

• Develop and implement
  marketing and outreach strategies

• Create promotional materials including social media content, flyers, and email
  campaigns

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to recruit and support student participation

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and judgment-free environment for all students

• Support peer mentorship,
  accountability, and active group study engagement

• Connect students with additional academic and campus support resources
  as appropriate

• Maintain accurate program records and data tracking

• Assist with program assessment,
  reporting, and continuous improvement efforts

• Identify and implement strategies to enhance student engagement and overall
  program effectiveness

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision
is received from the Executive Director of Student Success

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related
  field

• Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer. Graduate
  programs qualify for this position include: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), and Social Work
  (MSW).

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills

• Interest in student support services, academic coaching, or peer mentorship

• Ability to work both
  independently and collaboratively

• Commitment to supporting diverse (first-generation and underserved) student
  populations

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse students, faculty, staff, and families

• Ability
  to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in marketing, communications,
  or social media management.

• Previous experience working with college students in an academic or support setting.

• Familiarity with student success initiatives, particularly those supporting first-generation or underrepresented
  students.

TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12
credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget.

Full-time enrollment (9 credits or
more) is required in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available.

Per IRS regulations, tuition waivers may be
considered taxable income. Amounts exceeding $5,250 annually are generally taxable and will be included in compensation. Employees should
consult a tax advisor for guidance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to
  adverse conditions.

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
• This
  position is an on-campus position and doesn’t qualify for remote work

The above reflects the general details considered
necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities,
or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign,
direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties
shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About
SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000
students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment
for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU
emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their
senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other
component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region,
partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle
school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public
health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that
has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The
average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.

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