Graduate Assistantship (GA) positions are available to all registered graduate students at the College forCreative Studies with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
There are three types of GA positions: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), and Graduate Student Assistant (GSA).
For more details, please see the Policy document and each Job Description for the open positions listed below.
Unfilled positions older than 6 weeks will be removed from the list
Social Media Assistant: Grad Interdisciplinary Design – Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
Department: Grad Interdisciplinary Design
Semester: Fall 2025
Hours per week: 5-8
Supervisor/Instructor: Ian Lambert
Summary of Purpose – Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
The position of a Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) is to provide a graduate student with an opportunity to extend his/her/their professional knowledge while executing a variety of administrative skills. The role is also an opportunity for the student to acquire new skills in an academic setting. The purpose of a GSA is to provide support and assistance to
the hiring department by complementing the activities of the supervisor and departmental team to which they are assigned.
General Responsibilities – Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
- The GSA reports directly to his/her/their supervisor.
- The GSA is expected to be prepared for his/her/their duties/job functions.
- The GSA must understand the objectives set forth for the position.
- Additionally, the GTA performs other duties as necessary.
Position Specific Responsibilities – Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, this position requires the items listed below.
Be the Graduate Interdisciplinary Design go-to person for social media, meeting with the Department Chair weekly.
Draft content for review by the Department Chair, including generating assets, uploading student experiences and sharing student achievements.
Develop a schedule for content upload to the various social media outlets
Collect and regularly upload content, according to the schedule set forth.
Requirements – Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
- Completion of FERPA 101: Colleges & Universities Training within 1 month after starting position.
- A possession of exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- An ability to multitask, work to meet deadlines, and be adaptable to change.
- A willingness to follow instructions and work in a supporting role.
- A demonstration of respect and cooperation with the supervisor and others.
- A familiarity with the following technology/software/online platforms required for position: Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc
Required for Position
In addition to the items listed above, this position requires a familiarity with the following technology/Software/Online Platforms.
Meet with Associate Director of Marketing & Communicatins, Amber Zundel, for an introductory session on social media creation and maintenance @ CCS.
Instagram, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop
How To Apply
Please ensure you have the following documents ready for your application:
- Portfolio/Research Paper
- Resume/CV
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Important – Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
CONFIDENTIALITY: The GSA must be able to work with sensitive data maintaining confidentiality.