Graduate Assistant Green Dot Program Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities: 

 Program Planning: Plans and implements the campus-wide Green Dot program aimed at the prevention of gender violence; engages the campus network of faculty, staff, and students to support Green Dot efforts; communicates with Green Dot representatives as to program protocol; and consults with other Green Dot institutions to learn best practices. 

 Facilitation of training and events: Schedules and coordinates Green Dot training and programs for the campus community; responsible for all event details; and partners with Green Dot facilitators. 

 Program Evaluation: Conducts assessment and data tracking for ongoing evaluation of the position; creates and maintains attendance and related data for training and events; analyzes data to understand the campus-wide impact of the program. 

 Public Speaking: Delivers presentations to faculty, staff, and students about gender violence and the Green Dot program itself. 

 Campus Outreach: Coordinates events and continuous promotion of Green Dot; reaches out to groups to build awareness of Green Dot; collaborates with NISG’s Director of Gender Violence Prevention to advocate for Green Dot and culture change with students and student organizations; organizes educational resources and promotes them to the campus community via the UNI website and social media; develops community partnerships to support Green Dot concepts in all spaces that UNI students occupy; creates and carries out promotional opportunities in order to keep Green Dot messaging active at all times.

General Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time (enrolled in at least 9 eligible credits), degree-seeking student in a UNI's graduate program. Online students able to commute to campus are eligible for assistantships.
• Be regularly admitted without provisions to degree status in a graduate degree program.  
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75.
• Have an official transcript on file and be fully declared in their graduate major before the start of the assignment.
• Must meet and complete I-9 eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must complete UNI’s mandatory employee training timely.
• See detailed eligibility on https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, public speaking, and the ability to work professionally with students. Strong verbal and written skills using clear, accurate, and professional communication are essential. 
• Must have ability to keep information confidential and be dependable and reliable with excellent follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and conduct oneself in a highly professional manner.
• Experience discussing and educating others on the topic of gender-based violence strongly preferred.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week; some evening and week; some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Terms of Employment:

• For the Fall semester 20 hours per week, beginning August 24, 2026 and ending December 18, 2026.
• For the Spring semester 20 hours per week, beginning January 19, 2027 and ending May 14, 2027.

Compensation:

• Graduate Assistantship stipend is  $6,365 for full-time (20 hours per week) per semester. Pay is biweekly and stipend is prorated depending on start date.
• Graduate Assistants and their spouses may qualify for in-state tuition. Spouses must submit marriage certificate to gradcollege@uni.edu. 
• Graduate Assistants may receive University holidays and do not work during the interims between semesters.
• For more information regarding Graduate Assistantship procedures review https://grad.uni.edu/faq-grad-assistantship-tuition-scholarship.

Application Process and Deadline:

To apply, submit the Assistantship application form. Attach: resume and cover letter. The contact receiving your submission is Brenda White (brenda.white@uni.edu).

Applications received by Friday, April 17, 2026 will be given full consideration.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by federal and/or state law.