Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Assistant Position – Student Affairs Administration Program
Dr. Dena Kniess, Student Affairs Administration Program

Housed within the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, & Higher Education (CTH), the mission of the Student Affairs Administration Program (MA) at Appalachian State University is to prepare reflective scholar- practitioners to work in various areas of student affairs to serve students and institutions of higher education through collaborative, equitable and inclusive practice.

THE POSITION
This position will provide administrative program support to Dr. Dena Kniess in her role as program direction for the M.A. in Student Affairs Administration Program. The graduate assistant will focus on the recruitment and retention of our master's students in the program.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Administration & Communication

• Meet weekly with supervisor via Zoom
• Check email at least once per day on weekdays

Internal and External Program Communications

• Develop social media presence for the program
• Coordinate volunteers for program information sessions
• Assist with program interview day preparations
• Additional tasks may emerge based on interest and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a full-time graduate student at Appalachian State University
• Enrolled in a Boone campus (in-person) graduate program
• Ability to work 10 hours per week to fulfill position responsibilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• Proactive communicator and strong written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects (ex: does not consistently need explicit examples or extensive project details to start a project)
• Highly organized and ability to effectively manage time
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and personal growth

POSITION DETAILS AND BENEFITS

• Start Date: August 21, 2023
• 10 hours per week during academic year (August-May) excluding winter and spring breaks
• Opportunity for renewal dependent upon department funding allocations

TO APPLY

• Application materials
  • 1 Page Resume
  • 1-2 Page Letter of interest addressing the following questions:
    • Why are you interested in this position?
    • What are your academic interests?
    • When was a time where you were successful in working proactively and independently?
• For priority consideration, email your materials to Dr. Dena Kniess, by 5:00 pm on August 21, 2023
• Email: kniessdr@appstate.edu
• Phone: 302-668-9030
• Applications welcome until the position is filled