Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Position Overview:
The Graduate Assistant for Leadership Studies will focus on advising, administration, and promotion in an undergraduate academic program. In this role, one will be able to develop their skills in providing academic support and guidance, project management and organization, and written and verbal communication. Graduate Assistant roles are designed to promote intentional professional and personal growth and complement academic study. The work for this position can include a combination of  synchronous and asynchronous work.

Responsibilities:

ADVISING + STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

• Organizing and delivering individual and group advising sessions to students pursuing the Leadership Studies Minor
• Developing tools for students to track their progress towards the minor

COMMUNICATION

• Responding to inquiries about courses and the minor
• Creating and disseminating promotional materials for courses and minor
• Designing and writing content for informational emails to students in the minor
• Representing the Leadership Studies Program as needed at presentations and other events
• Completing GA hours in the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education
  • Greeting guests to the office
  • Answering phones
  • Checking and responding to department email

COURSE + INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT

• Assisting with preparation of course materials including slides, readings,and AsULearn pages
• Updating adjunct instructor resources

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled full time (9+ credit hours per semester) as a graduate student throughout the term of employment
• Ability to consistently work 10 hours per week to fulfill position responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and interest in leadership studies and undergraduate education
• Evidence of strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, and socially responsible leadership
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects

Position Details
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Compensation: $16.50/hour
10 hours per week during the academic year (August 17-December 15 and January 11 -May 15)

To Apply
Provide a list of application materials requested:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Please send resume and letter of interest to Dena Kniess (kniessdr@appstate.edu) by May 15, 2026.