Graduate Student Worker – DU BeInvolved Engagement, Operations & Family Academy

JOB TITLE: Graduate Student Worker – DU Be. Involved Engagement, Operations & Family Academy DEPARTMENT: Division of Student Affairs PAY RATE: $15.25 - $17.00/hour REPORTS TO: Division of Student Affairs DATES: September 2026-May 2027 HOURS: 20 hours per week SUMMARY The Graduate Student Worker will support the implementation, promotion, and day-to-day operations of DU Be.

Involved, Dominican University’s student engagement and involvement platform, as well as provide support for the Family Academy program. This position will help increase student and campus partner engagement with DU Be. Involved by supporting event management, student organization outreach, training, and the distribution of promotional materials and giveaways.

The Graduate Student Worker will also assist with Family Academy by supporting session preparation, family communications and outreach, attendance tracking, program materials, and other administrative and engagement needs throughout the academic year. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with students, families, and campus partners, and interested in student and family engagement.

Responsibilities

Review and approve events and activities submitted through DU Be. Involved. Add and update events and activities in DU Be. Involved. Ensure event information is accurate, complete, and follow guidelines. Provide basic training and support to student organizations and staff on how to use DU Be. Involved. Respond to basic questions and provide resources or refer more complex questions to the appropriate staff member.

Help develop creative ways to promote DU Be. Involved to students. Assist with Suitable marketing campaigns, tabling and student engagement initiatives. Help promote DU Be. Involved during Welcome Week, DU Fest and other campus events. Assist with identifying and ordering DU Be. Involved promotional items and giveaways.

Maintain an inventory of giveaways and promotional materials. Coordinate the distribution of giveaways at campus events and student engagement activities. Collect and review DU Be. Involved engagement data, generate reports, and track engagement trends. Assist with planning and supporting Family Academy sessions, events, and activities.

Help create engaging content for the Family Academy newsletter and other communications. Communicate with Family Academy members by email and assist with sending reminders and updates. Help welcome and engage families during Family Academy events and sessions. Collect and organize program information, including attendance and participation data.

Assist with tracking family engagement and maintaining accurate program records. Help promote Family Academy events. Take on other projects that help strengthen the Family Academy experience for students and their families Assist with creating flyers, social media content, or other promotional materials for DU Be. Involved and Family Academy.

Other Responsibilities Assist with Suitable-related projects and initiatives as assigned. Maintain confidentiality and follow university policies and procedures. Provided feedback and recommendations for improving DU Be. Involved processes and student engagement. Provide general support with Family Academy projects and activities.

Assist with OSI events on campus as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required Enrolled in a Dominican University graduate program Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends