Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Watauga Residential College is currently accepting applications for the role of Graduate Assistant for the Spring 2025 semester. Please read the position information below and contact ammonll@appstate.edu with any questions.

About Watauga Residential College

The Watauga Residential College (www.watauga.appstate.edu) is a student and faculty community housed in the Interdisciplinary Studies department that fosters creativity, thoughtfulness, and civic engagement through experiential, inquiry-based learning both in and out of the classroom. Our outcomes include:

• Creating an atmosphere of discovery, fostering awareness and understanding of local issues and of the connections between these and significant global issues
• Blending academic accomplishments with an understanding of the responsibilities of community membership.
• Developing an interdisciplinary curriculum integrates academic, social, cultural, and residential experiences.

Graduate Assistant Expectations

The Graduate Assistant will be paid as an hourly employee in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. This position will begin immediately and we have a preference for an intern who can attend and participate in student events. Candidates with a driver's license are also preferred. However, this is negotiable and will be discussed during interviews. The Graduate Assistant is expected to be available during Tuesday and Thursday lunches from 12pm-2pm.

• Assist the Residential College Director with planning and executing community events such as student lunches on Tuesday.
• Lead marketing and recruitment efforts throughout the academic year including supporting a student social media person.
• Coordinate prospective student tours and provide program information.
• Support Watauga Residential College faculty and staff in administrative tasks.
• Modify Watauga Residential College's website (Drupal training provided)
• Complete Motor Pool requirements and drive students to off campus class sessions 3x in the fall semester.

$16.67/hr, 20 hours/week

This role might be of interest to...

• A graduate student interested in working in higher education administration or student affairs, or in community management, service organizations, or working with faculty.
• A graduate student who welcomes challenges and can be an ongoing support to their team, organization, and undergraduate students.
• A graduate student who wants to gain/build skills in event planning and implementation, marketing and communications, and organizational management.

To express interest in this role...
To request an interview, send an email with a brief statement of your interest in the position and a current resume to Director Laura Ammon, ammonll@appstate.edu.