Graduate Assistant - University Leadership Network

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

University Leadership Network (ULN) seeks a graduate student to assist program objectives related to improving student success through experiential learning. This position will be essential to supporting students and programmatic efforts to improve student retention and graduation. The ULN office is located in FAC 2.116. The University Leadership Network (ULN) is a nationally recognized incentive-based scholarship program for students to excel academically, develop into leaders, and graduate in four years. Many students in the ULN program are the first in their family to attend college, and all have high financial need. ULN ensures its students are engaged, connected, accountable, and supported academically and financially to succeed. Over the course of four years, ULN students earn up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year) in an incentive-based scholarship.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time master’s or doctoral student in educational leadership & policy, educational psychology, curriculum & instruction, or related field – preference given to students in educational leadership & policy
Superior interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Confidence working with Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent organization and time-management skills; high level of attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canvas, Canva, Qualtrics or similar software
Experience developing programming and activities for students
Experience developing surveys, observation forms, and focus group protocols
Experience with student resources at The University of Texas at Austin
Experience with problem-solving and working independently
Coursework in student development theory

Responsibilities

Assist with programs, activities, and research related to improving student retention and graduation such as experiential learning and leadership
Connect students with experiential learning opportunities on and off campus through researching and communicating resources
Facilitate and maintain an alternative experiential learning program
Assist with ULN ELEVATE leadership program
Assist with ULN digital badging initiatives
Collaborate with ULN staff, on- and off-campus partners to develop programming relating to career readiness, leadership, financial education, and building community
Participate in weekly staff meetings and support other ULN & Undergraduate College initiatives as needed
Assist with managing ULN social media accounts
Prepare reports as requested for both internal and external audiences
Other duties as assigned