Graduate Assistant- Student Programs Office, University Unions
University Unions is currently hiring one Graduate Assistant in the Student Programs Office. The Student Programs Graduate Assistant position will be an integral member of the Student Programs staff and will gain experience in student organization advising; student activities; administration; leadership development; program development, implementation, and evaluation; budget management; communication; and collaboration.
The Graduate Assistant will work hand-in-hand alongside Campus Events + Entertainment (E+E), which is the largest student-run event planning organization on campus. Our student leaders plan, promote, and produce the best programs that represent the diverse interests of UT and its students. E+E is comprised of 9 committees and 1 funding board and plans over 120 events annually serving 44,000+ students. Find more information about our organization at http://www.utcee.org.
Start Date: August 2021 (specific date is flexible)
Hours to be scheduled between 9:00am and 7:00pm, Monday through Friday, with some prescheduled weekend hours. May require weekend evenings and/or weekend work.
Length of assignment: 9-month position, starting in August (with potential to renew for a second year)
Stipend Based on Hourly Wage (20 hour per week assignment at $17.00 per hour) based on hours actually worked, plus in-state tuition and insurance* (*for academic year – Sept. 1-May 31).
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities vary, but may include:
- Serve as co-advisor to the Events CoSponsorship Board (ECB). ECB provides event funding and logistical support for registered student organizations through an application and interview process. The Graduate Assistant will advise the Board through the funding process, monitor a $71,000 budget, oversee and facilitate the event planning process of 50+ events annually funded by ECB, and will maintain a record of best practices.
- Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of E+E programs
- Coordinate a variety of annual E+E events
- Oversee committee chair and vice president application and selection processes
- Help develop and facilitate our award-winning leadership program for first-year students (First-Year Leaders in Progress, or FLiP)
- Provide support to the E+E budget officers in writing budget proposal letters and presentations to the Unions Board of Directors
- Participate in staff meetings and represent the University Unions on campus committees as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours). Preference will be given to Master's and Ph.D. students.
- Interest in student programming and student organization advising
- Ability to adapt and manage multiple duties simultaneously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with computer hardware and software, including mobile devices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with student programs and events, including creation, implementation, and evaluation
- Experience and comfort with leadership development
- Proven organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to make independent, ethical decisions using good judgment
Upon applying, please submit the following additional information:
- An up-to-date résumé
- A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for our position
- Please provide three references and prior supervisor contact information
- Other current on-campus employment
- Please confirm that you are an incoming or current graduate student
- Number of registered class hours for Fall 2021