Graduate Assistant for Richards College Marketing & Events (Beg Spring 2026)

Graduate Assistant – Richards College Marketing & Events (Beg Spring 2026) Job ID: 292028 Location: UWG Recruiting Location Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part‑Time About the University The University of West Georgia (UWG), founded in 1906, is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university serving a diverse student body of more than 14,400. UWG is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers 100+ programs across 86 fields of study. It is located in Carrollton, GA, a community with a vibrant university presence and strong regional impact. Job Summary The Graduate Assistant will oversee Richards College social media platforms and help plan events. The graduate student will complete tasks with limited oversight and work closely with the Director of Marketing & Events. Key Responsibilities Support, plan, and execute social media plans (60%): engage students on all platforms, create visual designs, write stories and press releases, organize photo shoots, update brochures/newsletters, and adhere to university communication guidelines. Work with campus partners to increase efficiencies (20%): serve as an educator to departments on marketing standards and streamline communication requests with University Communications & Marketing. Event support (20%): plan, reserve, set up, and dismantle events; attend and assist with university and departmental events, showcase days, alumni events; perform additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Currently accepted into a UWG graduate degree program (provisional acceptance not sufficient). Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Excellent writing and grammar skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Eligible for employment in the U.S. Preferred Qualifications Enrollment in a Richards College graduate program. Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, InDesign). Required Documents Resume Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Assist with indoor and outdoor events, including physical set‑up and teardown. Perform physical labor up to 25 pounds. Maintain communication without restriction. Hold a valid driver’s license. Contact Information For questions or further information, please contact Dr. John Upson at jupson@westga.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It adheres to all applicable state and federal laws, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and ADA. Conditions of Employment Offer contingent upon background investigation, reference checks, credit check, and possible pre‑employment drug test. All offers subject to U.S. and state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr