Student Organizations Graduate Assistant

University of Texas at Austin

4d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Student Organizations team, the Student Organizations Graduate Assistant will play an essential role in supporting student organizations by assisting with indoor room and outdoor space reservations and providing guidance throughout the event planning process. This position involves working closely with your supervisor and student groups to reserve spaces, ensuring that events are in line with institutional policies and procedures. The Graduate Assistant will play a role in creating a vibrant campus environment that fosters engagement and community-building. CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIES RELATED TO THIS POSTION: Career and Self Development - Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships. Communication - Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with people inside and outside of your organization. Critical Thinking - Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. Leadership - Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. Professionalism - Understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace. Teamwork - Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating viewpoints and shared responsibilities. Technology - Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours).

Nice To Haves

• Interest and knowledge in the development of services and programs that support registered student organizations, individual student leaders and campus involvement
• Ability to utilize concepts of student development in policy comprehension and administrative duties
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills
• A commitment to creating an environment that is connected and where belonging for all students is considered
• Experience with computer hardware and software or the ability to learn applications quickly (i.e. Microsoft office suite products)
• Other experience/skills as relevant to specific position responsibilities
• Availability during the summer term

Responsibilities

• Assist in the managing of the student organization room reservation system process and software systems
• Advise student organizations regarding program planning, interpretation of univeristy policy, and risk management, including consulting on indoor and outdoor events
• Assist in special assignments and serve on Student Organizations, Dean of Students and Division of Student Affairs committees and teams as requested.
• Other related functions as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees