Graduate Assistant - Student Ambassador Program Development
Position Summary
The Graduate Assistant will support the development and implementation of a Graduate Student Ambassador Program designed to enhance graduate recruitment efforts. This role is ideal for a student with experience in program development, event planning, or student engagement who is interested in shaping a new initiative and contributing to graduate admissions strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and administration of a Student Ambassador Program, including structure, goals, outreach, and promotion
- Help recruit, onboard, and train student ambassadors across graduate programs
- Collaborate with the admissions team and Graduate Coordinators to align ambassador activities with recruitment goals
- Coordinate ambassador participation in recruitment events (in-person and virtual)
- Develop materials and resources to guide ambassadors in sharing their experiences and answering prospective student questions
- Track participation and gather feedback to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Support communication efforts with ambassadors and prospective/accepted students
Qualifications
- Must be a WCU student matriculated into a graduate degree program (master’s or doctoral)
- Experience with program development, event planning, or student leadership initiatives
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a limited-hour role
- Enjoy engaging with diverse student populations
Learning Outcomes / Benefits
- Build hands-on experience developing and launching a student engagement program
- Develop skills in program planning, recruitment, development, coordination, and assessment
- Gain insight into graduate enrollment processes
Benefits:
- 3 credits of tuition waiver per semester
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
Send application materials to: Jeanean Mohr, jmohr@wcupa.edu