Application Instructions: Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply. External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it. Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Campus Life Supervisor: Adam Penland Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Campus Life Leadership Development Job Description: This professionally minded individual will have direct oversight for several signature leadership programs and activities at Mercer including Leadership Mercer, student leadership workshops, student organization workshops, and Mercer Leadership Fellows. This individual will also be given duties in a variety of campus life areas including student programming, community engagement, and fraternity and sorority programs. This individual must be available some evening and weekend hours. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Assist with the planning and implementation of campus wide leadership events/programs throughout the year such as the student leadership awards banquet. Coordinate student organization management and trainings Facilitate new student organizations from first contact to SGA approval, and beyond. Advise the Leadership Mercer sophomore leadership program Assist with marketing and promotions for Campus Life activities and events, including website, social media, and app utilization. Assist with all major Campus Life events including, Bear Fair, Neighbear, Family Weekend, Homecoming and Bearstock. Assist with budget development, event planning and student advising. Attend all applicable meetings and programs associated with primary job duties. Other duties as assigned. Requirements for applicants: Beginning their 1st year of the Masters of Higher Education Leadership program on the Macon Campus. Possess a desire to work with Mercer undergraduates to develop leadership skills and knowledge. Extremely organized and possess excellent time management skills. Enthusiasm, creativity, self-motivation and flexibility. Excellent computer skills. Works both independently and in group settings with various Mercer constituencies Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills Candidates will complete the online application and submit via email to campuslife@mercer.edu a resume, cover letter and verification of acceptance into the Master of Higher Education Leadership Program. The position does come with an option to live on campus and work with The Office of Housing and Residence Life in a graduate on call rotation. If there is interest, additional screening is required to determine eligibility with Housing and Residence Life. This position will include a tuition wavier for nine credit hours a semester and a bi-weekly stipend. The position is a two year agreement with flexibility in the summer. The position will begin in early July for all live on graduate assistants. Select candidates will interview with the Campus Life staff. Questions? Please email campuslife@mercer.edu. Pay is $14.00 an hour. Scheduled Hours: 20 Start Date: 07/1/2025 End Date: 06/30/2026 Mercer Student Employment About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards. Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.
