Graduate Assistant – College of Business

The College of Business is hiring a Graduate Assistant for the 2025–2026 academic year. This position offers flexible on-campus hours and valuable experience in social media management, event coordination, research support, and office operations. It’s a great opportunity for students to build professional skills in communication, organization, and business administration while contributing to the success of the College of Business.

Supervisors Name & Title	Hailey Durrant
Student Job Title	College Operations Manager
Department	College of Business
Position Funding	Department-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Graduate Assistant
Wage & Job Level	TBD
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Academic Year 2026 – September 2025 through June 2026. This position is not expected to work during academic breaks like the EOU end-of-year closure in December or Spring break.
Type of work schedule	Flexible schedule – agreed upon. During the hours of 8 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday.
Estimated numbers of hours per week	Up to 19 hours per week during the academic term. No more than 29 hours per week unless working during breaks. Schedule negotiable if hired.
Experiential Learning:	Students will gain hands-on experience in managing social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), organizing events, and supporting research projects. They’ll also develop operational skills applicable to careers in business, marketing, and administration.
Professional Development:	Students will learn to create promotional materials using Canva, coordinate event logistics using Google Suite and Zoom, and operate standard office equipment. Supervisor guidance will support skill growth and professional confidence.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Create and manage social media content – Demonstrate strong professional communication skills – Uphold professionalism and accuracy in all assigned tasks
Minimum Qualifications:	– Earned a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field – Accepted into the EOU MBA program – Maintain good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher) – Capable of working independently and staying focused on tasks
Preferred Qualifications:	– At least 6 months experience managing social media for a business or organization
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Excellent written and verbal communication skills. – Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. – Collaborative and team-oriented mindset. – Ability to perform light administrative tasks comfortably.
Required Application Material:	Intro/Cover Letter, Resume
Send Application Materials To:	Hailey Durrant, hdurrant@eou.edu
Job Opening Date:	03/26/2025
Job Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review:	04/01/2025
Estimated Start Date:	September, 2025
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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