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