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Graduate Assistant - Duke University Union

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Job ID

7345

Job Type

On-Campus Job (work study Not required)

Employer

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS (DDAS) Biweekly

Date Posted

Jan 09, 2026

Category

Administrative/Logistical Support

Job Description

As a member of the Student Involvement and Leadership team, the Graduate Assistant for Duke University Union will serve as an as an advisor to DUU. DUU is Duke’s university supported, largest programming and media body providing events and media for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. In this role the GA will assist with the coordination of events, develop and facilitate trainings, advise students in a 1:1 setting, and evaluate student employees. The GA will also have the option of advising the DUU Commissions, assist in planning the DUU Retreats, and assess DUU’s performance using our advanced attendance tracking. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills in the management of student leaders, technology, budget, and event management while serving as a member of the Student Involvement and Leadership team to advance co-curricular initiatives focused on belonging and social change.

Applications will only be reviewed via JobX, please DO NOT email. Review of applications is rolling.

POSITION OPPORTUNITIES

· Learn how to negotiate and edit contracts

· Learn about managing a large-scale budget ($1.4 million) and Endowments (funds from donors)

· Learn payroll and hiring processes and management tactics

· Implement best practices for risk management with events involving alcohol

· Membership to the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)

· Attend relevant regional and/or national conferences as an advisor (ex. NACA) with the ability to present educational sessions

· Facilitate trainings/sessions for the office

Job Requirements

DUTIES

· Advise up to 5 programming committees of DUU. To view all committees, visit duuke.org (note: final advising load will be determined by candidate’s interest, future goals, and supervisor)

· Advise up to 2 vice presidents of DUU.

· Meet regularly with advisees and supervisor.

· Assist in student organization management including contracts, budget, payroll, hiring and training.

· Sit on large scale university programming committees such as LAAC (Last Day of Classes Administrative Advisory Committee).

· Serve as part of the greater Campus Life team, offering opportunities for connection related to student organization support, large-scale programming, event management and logistics, and leadership development. Support office and departmental programs as an additional event support member at evening and weekend programming.

· Perform other duties as assigned, including executing administrative projects, team assignments, and committee work.

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Education: Must be enrolled in a graduate program. This position is open to masters or doctoral students.

· Experience: One year of event planning or programming experience (including undergraduate) is preferred

· Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable about risk management, event planning, and student supervision and advising.

Required Skills

Learning Outcomes

Available Openings

Hours

19.5 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$16.50/hour

Time Frame

Academic Year

Contact Name

Anna Lehnen

Contact Email

anna.lehnen@duke.edu

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Work Location

Hybrid

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