Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

The Office of Community-Engaged Leadership (CEL) engages Appalachian State University students in academic, experiential, and community-oriented programs that enhance their capacity to serve and lead in socially-responsible ways for the benefit of their local and global communities. For more information about  Community-Engaged Leadership at Appalachian State, visit: cel.appstate.edu.

Position Overview
The Graduate Assistant for Community Engagement works within the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership under the Division of Student Affairs. The person fulfilling this role will work towards engaging students and the community by providing indirect and direct engagement opportunities. They will work closely with professional staff, other graduate assistants, and student leaders.

This position reports to the Assistant Director for Community Engagement and collaborates with them in advising students, programming, providing leadership development opportunities and training, and conducting operational and administrative support within the office. You will join a dynamic team of 6 full-time and 6 graduate student staff, and work closely with passionate colleagues across campus. GA positions are designed to promote intentional professional and personal growth and complement academic study in college student development through concrete opportunities to apply theory to practice.