First-Gen Longhorns Graduate Assistant

University of Texas at Austin

21d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose First-Gen Longhorns celebrates and supports UT Austin’s first-gen community. First-Gen Longhorns oversees campus-wide events, the First-Generation Living Learning Community, and First-Gen Experience. This role will serve the First-Gen Experience program which supports all undergraduate first-generation students through the entirety of their college career. The program employees 20 Peer Success Coaches who serve as mentors to incoming first-gen college students. The GA will provide direct supervision to the cohort of Coaches, providing them with key support to ensure that their responsibilities and expectations are met. Additionally, this position will assist in planning monthly events for the entire first-gen community, which includes community building, professional development, life-building skills and overall transition support. Additional assistance will be provided for communications and marketing strategies including the First-Gen Newsletter, social media content, and general communication needs. The GA will also assist in general office duties and collaborating with campus partners in order to deliver programs for UT students. Hours to be generally scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours each month Qualification for in-state tuition rates Comprehensive insurance benefits package Pending availability of funding within the department, the position may be eligible for a title change (temporary position) during the summer months of June, July, and August which would include hourly wages, though the benefits package is not offered

Requirements

Must be an enrolled graduate student (taking at least 6 hours).
A desire to work with and mentor first-gen students
Previous experience with coordinating student programs/events
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Positive, adaptable, motivated, and student-focused
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Flexible to work some weekend and evening hours during orientation and extended orientation programs
Other experience/skills as relevant to specific position responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to Master's and Ph.D. students in the College of Education’s Higher Education Administration program

Responsibilities

Conduct regular check-ins with First-Gen Peer Success Coaches on a bi-weekly basis to share resources and provide support
Checks mentee log interactions to track activity and engagement
Communicate with professional staff about the needs and concerns of first-gen mentees
Attend and lead monthly staff trainings with First-Gen Peer Success Coaches
Attend and contribute to First-Gen Experience monthly events
Work with campus partners to help plan resource workshops
Assist in event planning for socials with mentees
Promote campus events and resources to first-gen students, assisting in communications, social media, and newsletter creation
Represent the UT community by exhibiting exceptional academic, well-being, leadership, and community model