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Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life (2 Positions Available)

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Position Title Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life (2 Positions Available) Description of GA Assignment GA: Clinical Practice - The department will assign you to various tasks that will require you to provide professional service to MU students, clients of a MU Clinic, or other individuals in need of professional services provided by the office. Job Description Summary

Overview:

The GA for Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) supports the planning, advising, and evaluating leadership development, chapter accountability, and community programming for Marshall's fraternity and sorority community. Provides support to various areas reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Life.

Primary Responsibilities (75%)

Reports to the Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life

Advise one or more governing councils (e.g., IFC, NPHC, Panhellenic). Provide guidance and support to all fraternity and sorority leaders. Work closely with chapter presidents and the FSL Presidents Council.

* Assist in the planning and implementing FSL events, leadership retreats, and trainings, including but not limited to risk management, leadership development, academic success, health and safety, community engagement, professional development, and organization management

Monitor and enforce policies and procedures related to fraternity and sorority life. Advise and collaborate with FSL student leaders and chapter members on university policies (including hazing and alcohol), risk management, recruitment, retention, publicity, fundraising, program planning, budget, leadership training and development, and officer transition.

* Maintain and provide accurate membership records and rosters using HerdLink. Compile and publish pertinent FSL statistics, including academic performance, recruitment, retention, financial, and general information.

* Collaborate with student leaders on risk management education and event registration.

* Support chapter development, academic initiatives, and service tracking.

* Work closely and maintain working relationships with national headquarters, HPD, MUPD, chapter alumni advisors, housing corporations, the City of Huntington, Fire Marshall, and Fraternity/Sorority Alumni.

* Co-chair campus-wide student leadership conference committee.

* Help assess student involvement data and assist with reports on student engagement.

Shared Responsibilities (25%)

* Assist with Week of Welcome, Student Life programming, departmental marketing/social media, and annual assessment.

* Support university-wide programs led by Military & Veteran Services, Community Service, Parent & Family Programs, Club Sports, and Esports.

Technology & Systems

* Actively use and assist others with HerdLink for event planning, rosters, co-curricular transcripts, and student engagement tracking.

Employment Terms

* 20 hours/week at $12/hour

* Training and professional development opportunities provided

* Evenings and Weekend Hours

Mandatory Reporter

Graduate Assistants serve in a position of trust and authority, working closely with student leaders and organizations. Under university policy and Title IX regulations, graduate assistants are considered mandatory reporters.

Graduate Assistants are required to promptly report any information shared with them regarding:

* Sexual misconduct or harassment

* Relationship or dating violence

* Stalking

* Discrimination or bias incidents

* Hazing or other forms of endangerment

Reports must be made to the appropriate campus office, including the Title IX Office, Office of Advocacy & Accountability, or other designated university officials.

Graduate Assistants receive training on reporting obligations, appropriate response protocols, and how to support students while maintaining compliance with university policy.

Department Fraternity & Sorority Life - MU3009 Location MU - Marshall University Semester Fall Semester Hours Per Week Full Time (20 hrs a week)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

Enrollment in a graduate program at Marshall University is required at the time of appointment and throughout the assistantship.

Experience

Previous involvement in fraternity/sorority life is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Demonstrated experience with event planning, student organization advising, or leadership development is highly desirable.

Familiarity with campus engagement platforms.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU2775GA Open Date 07/14/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

* Yes

* No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

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