ANNOUNCEMENT OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS

The Division of Student Development is currently recruiting Graduate Assistant (GA) staff for the 2010 – 2011 academic year. Each year, the Division employs approximately thirty two (32) students in Graduate Assistantships. In order to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship, candidates must apply, be admitted to and enroll in a graduate degree program at Appalachian State University.  For detailed information about all Graduate Assistantship positions within the Division of Student Development, please take a look at our list of available positions.

THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY IN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

The Division of Student Development is committed to student and staff diversity and values the educational benefits that flow from such diversity. In order to promote a diverse community that is supportive of all students the Division seeks student affairs leaders that reflect the diversity of our student population as well as the broader society. Towards this end we highly encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for our positions.

Among our many assistantships that promote and celebrate diversity, there are three specific assistantships in which graduate assistants work specifically in multicultural settings. For information on these assistantships, please download a copy of the multicultural student development brochure.

TIMELINE FOR RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PROCESS

• November/December 2009:  Prospective students take GRE and complete Application Guide
• November 1, 2009:  Prospective students begin submitting application materials
• January 15, 2010:  Priority application deadline for Graduate Assistantships and CSD program
• January 29, 2010:  First GAPP Weekend invitations extended
• February 5, 2010:  Last day to submit GA applications to be considered for GAPP Weekend
• February 9, 2010:  Final invitations to GAPP Weekend extended
• February 11, 2010:  RSVP deadline for GAPP participants
• February 18, 2010:  GAPP Weekend begins @ approximately 11:00am
• February 20, 2010:  GAPP Weekend ends @ approximately 6:30pm
• March 1, 2010:  Initial offers extended