The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student's field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

• Help support the Assistant Dean with tasks related to outreach and follow-up with students participating in the Mental Health and Academic Support Process.
• Conduct weekly student appointments for general academic concerns.
• Provide information on resources, referrals, support, and advocacy pertaining to mental health/wellbeing.
• Meet individually with students, actively listen to their issues, and assist them in prioritizing, problem solving, and success planning.
• Serve as an advocate to students, faculty, staff, and others who may need assistance managing a wide range of academic and personal issues.
• Host drop-in hours to meet with students in need of support and connection to resources.
• Have knowledge of and work closely with other Student Affairs offices to support students' needs.
• Coordinate campus-wide events in an effort to build and/or strengthen partnerships and actively engage stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Update Mental Health and Academic Support documents and send to students.
• Manage, update, and provide presentations as requested for classes, organizations, and departments on Cares-Spartans Supporting Spartans, DOS Culture of Care, and other student support presentations as necessary.
• Research and update materials and information regarding campus support and advocacy.
• Respond to inquiries about the department and its processes to persons either in person, by phone, or by email.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the professional staff as needed.
• Participate in University-wide committees associated with the office.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of procedures and processes of the office.
• Attend regular staff meetings.

• Experience in student affairs programming and leadership.
• Familiarity with campus and community resources, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Professional mentoring relationships with student affairs staff.
• Professional development funds to attend relevant conferences and workshops (if available).
• Rewards of making a positive impact on the success of UNCG students and the progress of the community.

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full-time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.