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Graduate Assistant - UPC (Graduate Student Postion)

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Graduate Assistant – Union Program Council 
Department: UPC

Summary: Responsible for supporting the department with administrative and/or project-based tasks while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Position Details: Student Position

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Work Schedule: Not to exceed 20 hours/week when school is in session. This is a 9-month position. 

Pay Range: $13.75/hr 

Supervised By: Programs Manager/SPI

Close Date: August 1, 2026 

Application Requirements: Union Application

Key Functions:

• Serve as an advisor to designated Union Program Council (UPC) student event-planning committee(s) co-chairs.
• Monitor financial condition of designated UPC budgets, reconciling and submitting invoices for payment in a timely fashion.
• Provide specific programming and leadership oversight by managing student volunteers.
• Respond to inquiries related to activities and services.
• Participate in planning of events and programs.
• Work to promote and encourage improved programming efforts.
• Gain experiential knowledge in agent and contract negotiation.
• Maintain records for historical purposes that include event/program attendance numbers, evaluations of events and programs, and co-sponsors.
• Attend departmental meetings, retreats, touch-base meetings, committee meetings, and co-chair meetings.
• Develop experience in organizing and executing meetings and presenting leadership topics.

Qualification Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age for maintenance department)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current enrollment in a master’s program at Kansas State University
• Enrolled in no fewer than six credit hours
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational and time management skills

Skills and Abilities:

Work in a general office environment. Remain seated/stand 75% of shift. Finger dexterity/movement for typing, picking up small objects and utilizing varying office equipment. Sight to view computer, documents, and general office machinery. Verbal and written communication to present, convey and exchange information and ideas accurately and quickly. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions of this position.

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