Student Development Graduate Assistantships
The Department of Student Development at Lynchburg College is pleased to offer Graduate Assistant opportunities for students seeking a graduate degree. Candidates have the ability to work in a dynamic organization and gain real-world experience in a variety of fields including Residence Life, Student Activities, Multicultural, Access, and Commuter Services (MACS), Wellness Education, and Judicial Affairs.
Residence Life | Student Activities | MACS | Judicial | AffairsWellness Education
Basic Qualifications
- An earned bachelor's degree;
- Acceptance and enrollment into a graduate program at Lynchburg College;
- Prior experience in an area of Student Development (see specific descriptions below);
- The ability to write and communicate effectively with all segments of the campus community;
- Excellent organization and time-management skills;
- A student-centered approach;
- The desire to learn and grow.
Remuneration
- On-campus housing (required for some positions);
- Meal Plan when school is in session (varies, depending on position);
- Tuition remission - up to 18 graduate hours per year (varies, depending on position);
- Stipend (varies, depending on position);
- Professional Development opportunities.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) references to:
Lynchburg College
c/o Student Development GA Search
1501 Lakeside Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Candidates with a specific assistantship preference should indicate their interest in the cover letter. All candidates must complete an online Application for Graduate Assistantship.
Hall Director (Office of Residence Life)
- Overall management of a residence hall;
- Directly supervise Resident Assistants and one Assistant Hall Director;
- Build community for the residents;
- Serve on various committees within residence life;
- Assist college community in maintaining community standards;
- Monitor the programming efforts of the staff;
- Help coordinate training efforts for the department;
- Additional corollary responsibilities within department and Student Development.
Housing Assistant and ORL Webmaster (Office of Residence Life)
- Advise students on personal, social, and academic matters;
- Attend various Residence Life Staff meetings;
- Assist Housing Coordinator;
- Manage Residence Life website;
- Coordinate walk-through schedules with Hall Directors;
- Track and follow-up on work orders as necessary;
- Assist in special office functions as needed;
- Maintain office hours.
GA for Leadership Programs and Special Projects (Office of Student Activities)
- Proofread and update manuals for OSA programs;
- Coordinate with the Director of Student Activities all facets of the Fall Leadership Conference;
- Assist the Director with all aspects of the emerging leader program, LC LEADS.
- Coordinate all facets of the spring leadership awards ceremony, including coordination of the nomination process.
- Update office activities calendar and produce monthly publicity for campus.
- Assist in general operations of the office including supervision of office assistants, answering telephone calls, responding to requests, and providing clerical support to the staff.
- Perform other related duties as may be required.
GA for Weekend Projects (Office of Student Activities)
- Coordinate the calendar of events for weekend programming.
- Advise groups on program planning details and suggestions.
- Meet with the organization representatives responsible for the implementation of events two weeks in advance of event date.
- Design and distribute publicity for weekend programs.
- Monitor and manage all budget items related to program implementation.
- Attend/supervise all Lynchburg Late Nite (LLN) programs.
- Complete evaluations and assessment of weekend activities.
- Perform other related duties as may be required.
GA for Multicultural, Access, and Commuter Services (MACS)
- Provide services for the College's non-traditional students including international students, adult learners (age 25 and older), commuter students, and students representing ethnic, racial, and religious diversity;
- Coordinate multicultural programming for the entire campus community;
- Advise special interest groups;
- Serve as director of International House, a multicultural living environment.
GA for Judicial Affairs (Office of the Dean of Students)
- Contribute to implementation of the student judicial process, including verification of sanction completion;
- Provide information and guidance to students as they complete sanctions;
- Complete administrative tasks regarding sanction completion, including database entry, correspondence, and progress reports;
- Develop and implement educational efforts to raise awareness and understanding of the Honor and Student Conduct Codes and Regulations;
- Identify educational materials appropriate for use in sanctioning, such as books, videos, and programs;
- Additional corollary responsibilities within the office and Student Development.
GA for Wellness Education (Office of Wellness Education)*
- Work with the coordinator to assess culture on campus in regards to alcohol and other drug use and use this information to guide programming and activities;
- Enable students who make poor choices to learn from their mistakes and gain resources for future responsible decision making;
- Work with campus and community partners to combat the occurrence of high-risk drinking by Lynchburg College students;
- Develop resources, presentations, educational programs, and bulletin boards on various aspects of healthy living and responsible decision making;
- Work with at-risk populations (e.g. Greeks, athletes, first-year students) to proactively address alcohol use and responsible behavior within their communities;
- Provide healthy, safe, and fun non-alcoholic programs for the campus community;
- Plan, implement, and promote educational activities that enhance the health and well-being of students;
- Help advise the student organization PACE (peer educators);
- Assist with national programming weeks, including: National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Safe Spring Break, and Sexual Health Awareness Week;
- Serve on various committees, including: Connection Committee, Campus Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention.
*Stipend only.
