Graduate Advisor to the Student Events Team - Student Activities

TO APPLY:  

Review of applications will begin March 2, 2026, and will continue until filled. To ensure consideration, candidates should submit their materials on or prior to March 2, 2026, though they may be submitted after that, in the event that the position has not been filled.  Applicants must submit a 1) cover letter 2) Resume & Three References 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) Statement on your commitment to equity and inclusion to oluwaseun.adekeye@mnsu.edu. All assistantships within Student Activities are contingent on anticipated student fee funding.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 6/30/2026

POSITION START DATE: 8/4/2026 

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Work with Assistant Director and members of the Student Events Team in furthering the Student Events Team mission while adhering to the University’s mission, vision, and core values. Areas of responsibility include undergraduate program planning and advising, risk management, leadership training, group dynamics, and promotion/marketing. Assist Student Events Team during large campus-based events such as concerts, speakers, and special events. Some events may be more than 12+ hours a day.

• Advise three to five Student Events Team board members including weekly one-on-one meetings
• Co-advise president including weekly two-on-one with Assistant Director
• Attend and moderate weekly Student Events Team committee & board meetings
• Facilitate and develop group dynamic team building sessions with the Student Events Team programming board
• Mentor and guide board members in event planning, time management, conflict resolution, and team collaboration.  
• Assist students in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing diverse campus events such as Homecoming Week, concerts, speakers, and other themed activities.  
• Oversee event logistics including scheduling and venue layout, risk management, and other logistics.  
• Attend Student Events Team sponsored programs to assist with program implementation, student leader training, and risk management
• Analyze success of Student Events Team sponsored programs through survey assessment, MAV Card scanner data, and personal participation  
• Identify and develop key institutional partnerships for collaborative programming
• Marketing coordination and promotion including press releases, poster design, social media planning and innovative marketing campaigns.  
• Track, manage, and coordinate budgets for 3-5 programming areas with responsibility up to or exceeding $200,000.
• In cooperation with Assistant Director and Student Events Team summer representative Assist with the planning of Homecoming and Welcome Week
• Assist Student Events Team president to plan winter and fall retreats
• Supervise, schedule, and direct concessions staff at film showings and ticketed events
• Develop and implement individual and group leadership training on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Professional Development: Graduate Advisors in Student Activities gain valuable leadership, advising, and event management experience, and are encouraged to participate in workshops, trainings, and campuswide initiatives that prepare them for careers in higher education or their chosen field.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior program planning, development and implementation experience
• Ability to work late evenings and occasional weekends on an irregular basis  
• A bachelor's degree
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date. 
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as team member
• Embraces the vision, mission, and core values of Student Activities
• Experience in event management  
• Exceptional decision-making skills
• Leading and/or working with college programs or student organizations
• Ability to manage crisis situations
• Experience with collegiate programming boards and/or enrolled in the College Student Affairs, Sport Management, Educational Leadership, Industrial Organized Psychology, Public Administration, graduate  program or a closely related program.
• Contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funds, there is a possibility that this appointment may be continued beyond the initial period of employment. 
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. 

SALARY/STIPEND: Full-time assistantship (20 hours per week) with a $5,000 stipend during each semester of appointment, out-of-state tuition waiver, and a waiver of tuition charges for up to nine (9) graduate credits per semester. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for tuition waiver.  

RELATED INFORMATION: 

Priority consideration is given to applications received by March 2nd, 2026. Beginning on that date, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. A full and detailed position description can be found at https://mankato.mnsu.edu/university-life/activities-and-organizations/meet-the-team/student-activities-ga-applications/  

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment. 

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu. 

CONTACT 

Oluwaseun Adekeye, Assistant Director

Student Activities

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

173 Centennial Student Union 

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: (507) 389-6076 

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: oluwaseun.adekeye@mnsu.edu

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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.