Job detail
Graduate Assistant - Advising & Retention Services
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Quick overview
The Graduate Assistant will provide academic coaching and instruction for College Success sections to help students identify strengths and correct weaknesses. They will also manage referrals to campus resources and support general departmental operations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a completed bachelor's degree and be admitted to a graduate study program at SWOSU. Experience or study in a relevant field is required.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationReferral Management
Job description
- Graduate Assistant - Advising & Retention Services Job Title Graduate Assistant - Advising & Retention Services Department Advising & Retention Services Posting Number req715 Description of Job Duties Job Summary: Southwestern Oklahoma State University is seeking a qualified individual to assist in the instruction of College Success sections through the Advising & Retention Services Department.
- This Graduate Assistant will become knowledgeable regarding campus services available to students and conduct appropriate referrals as needed.
- A successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
- They will assist the department with a variety of duties, and gain essential work and educational experience needed to obtain full-time employment in their chosen field.
- These tasks are to be performed in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Description of Job Duties: Academic coaching in one-on-one and group settings Assist in the identification of strengths as well as to address and correct academic weaknesses Develop a strong understanding of campus resources and services available to students Provide appropriate referrals to campus offices, programs, and support services as needed Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and visitors using strong verbal and written skills Support departmental operations through a variety of assigned tasks and responsibilities Contribute to a welcoming, professional, and student-centered environment Other duties as assigned Terms of Employment: Employment at will Reports to Assistant Director of Advising & Retention Services Safety and job-related trainings will be completed as instructed Eligible to receive a tuition waiver and stipend each semester A Graduate Assistant should be working at a level higher than an undergraduate student employee.
- For example: teaching/instructing undergraduates in or out of the classroom as assigned, critiquing/grading undergraduate work/skills, etc.
- About SWOSU: With locations in Weatherford, Yukon, Sayre, and online degree programs, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country.
- See what makes SWOSU and Weatherford so great!
- Education and Experience Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree completed Admission to a Graduate Study degree program at SWOSU Working in field of study Anticipated Start Date 8/17/2026 Location Weatherford Employment Type Exempt
