Graduate Assistant for Greek Life/ Greek Collaborative Learning & Organization
Support
Louisiana State University
Job Description: The Graduate Assistant for Greek Collaborative Learning &
Organization Support at Louisiana State University supports Greek students through coordinating efforts, resources and mentors to help Greek students improve their academic behaviors and academic performance; supports the collaborative space by maintaining a studious environment; assists with the advising of the Greek Ambassadors, development and execution of the Greek Enhancement Program, assists with Title IX training for chapters, works with a committee on the Greek Board of Directors; advances the goals of the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Life and Enrollment, assists with administrative support of Greek Life; advances the goals of Greek Life, Office of the
Dean of Students, Student Life and Enrollment, and the University; other responsibilities may be assigned based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Department/Office Support – 15%
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Assists with planning, on-site support and evaluation of Presidents’ Cabinet and/or Advisors meetings.
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Assists in the development and execution of the Strategic Plan.
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Assists with the collection and administration of the Greek Assessment process for chapters.
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Assists with the development and execution of the Greek Life Office Assessment.
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Co-advise a Greek Board of Director’s Committee.
Collaborative Learning Support- 35%
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Design, develop, create and execute programs to support students o Gauge appropriate academic resources based on needs during the semester and program accordingly. o Deliver a high quality program. o Evaluate and assess resources offered to ensure effectiveness.
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Act as a peer mentor o Informally assess the needs of students. o Suggest study techniques and resources. o Provide encouragement to students who have difficult time in courses.
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Learn Study Techniques and Coaching Techniques o Meet with the Center for Academic Success (CAS) as needed. o Attend workshops facilitated by CAS for the purposes of broadening the resource bandwidth. o Be familiar with content of online resources.

o Attend all meetings/gatherings where chapter scholarship/academic chairmen work together.
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Communicate with students o Send reminders of academic support resources and encouragement to students throughout the semester.
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Arrange and facilitate study groups & tutoring opportunities o Create a system and process to help students form study groups. o Facilitate connections for all students to feel comfortable to utilize the resources. o Work with staff to hire tutors for Midterms & Finals.
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Encourage students to use academic support resources o Keep current information of academic support resources. o Market the resource to all Greek students to ensure a high level of usage gauging appropriate needs during the semester. o Build upon current marketing in building the reputation of the resource to ensure longevity.
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Manage and support the learning space o Keep office clean. o Wipe down tables and computers regularly. o Ensure equipment is working at all times and reporting it when it is down. o Keep track of supplies as well as replenish supplies. o Make sure CAS handouts are available. o Manage “Brag Wall” and Study Group Message Board. o Respectfully manage noise levels. o Procure and manage academic resources.
Organization Support- 30%
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Serve as the primary advisor to the Greek Ambassadors, an outreach program for current Greek members interested in talking with prospective students, families and alumni about Greek Life at LSU. o This would include coordinating the selection process, training, and implementation of the Greek Ambassador Program. o Serve as the primary contact with Enrollment Management to staff preview days, conduct VIP tours, and other outreach programs.
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Assist with the development and execution of the Greek Enhancement Program, to assist Greek organizations with financial assistance to attend conferences and/or programs. o Work with the Greek Fee Advisory Group to assist with the program.
Program Development, Execution, & Initiatives – 15%
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Assists with planning and administrative support for all functions and programs of
Greek Life, to include risk management education and leadership development.

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Title IX education support for chapters, to include developing curriculum and delivering to chapters.
Dean of Students Support – 5%
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Assists the Dean of Students and the Assistant/Associate Dean of Students with projects, reports, events, etc.
Requirements: Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably pursuing a
Master’s or PhD in Higher Education Administration. The applicant must gain full time admission to and enrollment in a graduate program at Louisiana State University. At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained throughout their term of appointment.
Additional Qualifications Desired : relevant experience in Student Life, specifically Greek
Life; demonstrated skill strength in the following areas: verbal and written communication, interpersonal relations; experience with leadership development, program development, and event planning; ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituency of students, staff, faculty, and administrators, working independently when necessary and working as a member of a team.
Compensation: The Graduate Assistantship is a 10 month fiscal year appointment with a possibility of summer employment. The assistantship is 20 hours per week with some night and weekend commitments. The compensation consists of a monthly stipend of
$1,200 with a full tuition exemption. The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for fees.
More information concerning Graduate Assistantships at LSU can be found at:
LSU Graduate Assistantships: http://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/graduateschool/resources/financial-assistance/assistantships/
Policy Statement 21: Graduate Assistantships https://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/policiesprocedures/policies-procedures/21/
Prospective Graduate Students Information: https://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/graduateschool/prospective-students/prospective-studentinformation/
Effective July 1, 2016