Assistantships

Graduate assistantships provide students with practical experience in Student Affairs and other University departments.  The assistantships are typically half-time appointments (20 hours per week), include a stipend, and pay eighty percent of    in-state tuition for the academic year (all graduate students are granted in-state tuition).  To qualify for an assistantship, a student must be admitted to the master’s program and registered as a full-time student (9 credits).

Assistantships may be available in Housing and Residential Life, Campus Life (student activities), Leadership and Service, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Orientation and Commuter Services, Multicultural Programs and Services, Health Care and Wellness Center, Wolfe and Graham Student Centers, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, International Student Scholar Services, Campus Recreation and Athletics.

Brief Description of GA Duties for Common Assistantships

*This list only serves as a general description of past assistantships. Availability and modification of duties are subject to change

Campus Life:

The GA in this area is primarily responsible for assisting the Assistant and Associate Director with special events planned by the Student Programming Council (SPC), Homecoming Committee and Panther Rage (Spirit Organization).  Major area of responsibilities include assisting with SPC campus wide events, homecoming, football promotional activities, and advising of a student programming association.

Campus Life and Orientation-Biscayne Bay Campus:

Supports the programming efforts of the Office of Campus Life and Orientation and reports to the Director of Campus Life and Orientation.  Responsibilities include implementing a comprehensive marketing plan for Campus Life events and assist with the maintenance of Campus Life programming records, evaluations, surveys, and assessment efforts.

Campus Recreation:

Assists in planning, promotion, programming, scheduling, and daily operation of department, record keeping and assessment of the Recreation Center and other recreation facilities. Perform on-site supervision of events ( including evening and /or weekends) and student staff (customer service and weight room attendants).

Career Services:

Assist students/recent alumni individually and in group setting for the job search preparation and employment process; plan and present workshops to students in various settings; conduct research on career development and management topics; facilitate and interpret appropriate level career indicators and assessments; available for special events and programs held occasionally on weekends or in the evenings as necessary; serve as a liaison to assigned department, school, or college; responsible for working on 1-2 projects each semester; and perform additional duties as assigned. This position reports to the Assistant/Associate Director.

Center for Leadership and Service - Biscayne Bay Campus :

The GA assists with program development and implementation and reports to the Director.  Provides outreach to the student body, coordinates leadership workshop series, advises the LEAD team, presents sessions for classes and student organizations, and participates in weekend leadership retreats. Coordinates bi-annual service fair to connect BBC students with campus. Work with Alternative Breaks program, Plans and implements Leadership Luncheon Discussion.

Center for Leadership and Service - University Park Campus:

The Graduate Assistant's responsibilities include the following: Assist with program development and implementation. Provide outreach to student body, coordinate leadership and service living/learning community with Residential Life. Advise student organizations, coordinate volunteer fairs, participate in weekend leadership retreats.

Housing and Residential Life: (word document link)

Assists in the operation of residence hall, reporting to a Residence Life Coordinator, or works in the Office of Residential Life reporting to an Assistant Director.  Duties may include: assist with supervision of RA's, advise Hall Council or co-advise RHA, supervise a front desk, advise staff programming, judicial officer, participate in on call duty rotation, assist with staff training/selection.  Required to live on campus in furnished apartment. For a more detail description please download the word document here.

International Student and Scholar Services - Biscayne Bay Campus:

Major responsibilities include:                                                                            Assist the Director and Coordinator in mentoring the International Peer Mentor Program, help Advise on ISSS office policies and procedures, assist the  Director and Assistant Director in special projects and annual reports, help coordinate ISSS immigration workshops and information sessions, share with Front Desk duties (i.e., answering calls, scheduling appointments, etc), maintain weekly regular office hours; and perform other tasks as may be required.

Orientation and Commuter Student Services:

The GA assists with the daily operations and departmental projects and reports to the Assistant Director.  Assists with the planning of Orientation programs, recruitment and selection of Peer Advisors, coordinating and implementing Peer Advisor training, office publications, maintenance of off-campus housing website, and commuter student programs.

Enrollment Information Services

Assist with planning of programs and projects for semester. Implement marketing strategies for enrollment services. Develop informational campaigns for enrollment services. Develop research tools such as surveys in order to communicate with incomeing and current FIU students. Facilitate focus groups with current and prospective FIU students. Conduct assessment utilizing student development theories to analyze student's interactions with Enrollment Services Office. Other duties as determined by the Director.