Position Title: Graduate Assistant, Special Events
Supervisors: The Exec. Director of Student Support and the Exec. Director of Community Relations & External Affairs
Compensation: Tuition Waiver
Cumberland University is seeking a personable and highly motivated Graduate Assistant (GA) to work a combined minimum of 20 hours each week on activities and events generated from two different University offices. Namely, the Office of Community Relations & External Affairs and the Office of Retention and TN Promise support. The successful candidate for this position will need to be flexible in their hours since many of the events coordinated by these offices occur in the evening, on the weekends, and over the summer. Therefore, the GA must be enrolled in summer classes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the planning and execution of special events including, but not limited to, Rising Phoenix Days, Student Orientation, Parent Orientation, Founders’ Day, the Phoenix Ball, Symphony on the Lawn, Camp FAME, the Patrons’ Party, and Notes for Nurses.
- Assist in the preparation of various mailings related to the above special events.
- Promote upcoming events on social media.
- Update data base with addresses and other contact information
- Communicate via telephone, email, and text messages with event attendees, students, and parents.
- Assist as needed with entering information into auction software.
- Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the Exec. Director of Community Relations & External Affairs and the Exec. Director of Student Support.
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to any personal information.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Record keeping and reporting skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Proficient in various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Etc.)
- Prompt and reliable
- Strong attention to detail and strong work ethic
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a 3.0 or above overall GPA
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University
- Must possess a high level of discretion
- Available to work flexible hours (days, evenings, and weekends) depending on the schedule of events
ANTICIPATED START DATE
- May 2026
COMPENSATION
- Full tuition waiver (no stipend, housing, books or fees)
- Professional growth opportunities
HOURS
- Required 20 hours a week (average)
Skills Required
- Must have a 3.0 or above overall GPA
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Proficient in various social media platforms
- Available to work flexible hours
What We Do
At Cumberland University, we strive every day to inspire our students to rise and fulfill their greatest potential. We have an inexhaustible drive for excellence, which fuels our desire to be the leading university in Tennessee who prepares students for meaningful careers and impactful lives. We offer competitive associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including online degree programs that blend the arts and humanities with practical knowledge and skills to position our students for a lifetime of success.
