SSB Senior Student Associate

University of Texas at Austin•UT MAIN CAMPUS, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

University Unions is currently hiring a Graduate Student Assistant for Student Services Building Management. The Student Team Development Graduate Assistant position will provide mentorship and support to the SSB student staff, assist with hiring/training/managing student staff, promote professional development opportunities, and focus on team building. This is a 9-month position, starting in August with the potential to renew for a second year.

Requirements

Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours)
Interest in student management and team building
Ability to adapt and manage multiple duties simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with computer hardware and software, including mobile devices
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Management experience
Experience and comfort with leadership development
Proven organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to make independent, ethical decisions using good judgment

Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact for student desk attendants
Provide support and mentorship to undergraduate leads
Conduct periodic check-ins and facilitate peer feedback
Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new student staff
Approve timesheets at the end of each pay period
Track performance, absences, late arrivals, and team morale
Develop and maintain training documents and resource guides
Help student-leads improve scheduling processes
Foster a sense of team through formal/informal gatherings
Lead initiatives to improve engagement and team cohesion
Recruit and lead a small committee of student workers each semester for Finals Fest
Facilitate planning sessions that center student ideas and creativity
Manage logistics with Building Manager support
Promote the event to increase attendance and community engagement
Execute and attend the event
Keep Zero-Waste philosophy in mind when planning the event