University Unions E+E Graduate Student Programming Assistant WORK-STUDY

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

155d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

University Unions is currently hiring one Graduate Student 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 Student 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.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours).
• 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.
• Be a current student at The University of Texas at Austin or other college/university and be registered for at least six (6) credit hours last semester.
• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for our position
• An up-to-date résumé
• Confirm that you are an incoming or current graduate student
• Confirm date available to begin work
• Number of registered class hours for Fall semester
• Other current on-campus employment, if applicable
• Include federal work/study eligibility, if applicable

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to Master's and Ph.D. students.
• 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 judgement

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees