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Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Assistantship Descriptions
(Updated May 18, 2013)
At The University of Vermont, several higher education and student affairs
graduate assistantships are available annually. Each assistantship is designed
to provide graduate students with a professional opportunity to support and
develop the University's goals and activities through its work with students.
For specific questions about the assistantship recruitment process, please contact Patience Whitworth, or by
phone at (802) 656-5476. The majority of graduate students who presently hold
assistantships are enrolled in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
graduate program.
The following list of offices with opportunities that are currently available.
The positions are subject to change based on a variety of factors. This list will be updated as changes occur.
Currently Unavailable HESA Graduate Assistantships
Anticipated Availability - Fall 2014
Position: Community and Leadership Development Coordinator
Department: Department of Residential Life
General Description:
The Coordinator for Community
Academic and Leadership Development within the Department of
Residential Life, working with the Assistant Director, will assist with
the coordination of leadership development opportunities for students,
will co-advise the Inter-Residence Association (IRA), and serve as a
liaison to other campus offices. This position has extensive evening
and weekend responsibilities.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
- Co-advise the
Inter-Residence Association (IRA), focusing primarily on the leadership
development of the executive board. This will include conducting
regular individual meetings with members of the IRA executive board.
- Assist with recruitment and retention of IRA executive board and general body members.
- Coordinate the centralized IRA Elections process in the beginning of the fall semester.
- Coordinate the IRA executive board election process in the spring semester.
- Assist with the design, implementation, and evaluation of training and development opportunities.
- Serve as a programming resource to IRA members.
- Develop, distribute and maintain leadership recruitment and training materials and resources.
- Develop a system for managing the Inter-Residence Association FortKnox equipment and team building activities.
- Assist
complex staffs with recruitment and retention of Hall Council (HC)
members through the development of a centralized recruitment campaign
during opening.
- Assist with the development,
implementation, and evaluation of the Department of Residential Life
Fall Leadership Retreat, an event geared toward IRA and Hall Council
members.
- Actively engages IRA, Hall Council members and
residence hall students in programming, training and dialogue specific
to diversity and social justice
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction - Very Frequent
- Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
- Programming/Event Planning - Very Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Very Frequent
- Autonomy - Very Frequent
- Supervising - Seldom
- Advising Very - Frequent
- Collaboration - Very Frequent
Additional Notes: The compensation for this ten month
position includes full tuition remission, a stipend, a semi-furnished
on-campus apartment, and a small meal plan.
Position: Coordinator for Marketing, Publications & Assessment/Office Manager Jeanne Mance Hall
Department: Department of Residential Life
General Description:
The Coordinator for Marketing, Publications & Assessment/Office Manager Jeanne Mance Hall in Residential Life, working with the assistant director for resident services, will enjoy an interesting mix of learning opportunities – a chance to flex those creative muscles while also strengthening hands-on administrative skills, including student supervision and assessment. Duties vary throughout the year. The coordinator will assist in planning and implementing departmental marketing and publications, with a heavy emphasis on creative ways of using social media, You Tube, etc. to better communicate with our residents. The coordinator also hires, trains and supervises a small work-study staff and oversees desk operations for Jeanne Mance Hall. This position provides the opportunity to participate in various assessment processes as well as other administrative projects that advance departmental goals. There is an option for summer employment (at the supervisor’s discretion) to prepare for hall opening and assist with training and other projects.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
- Assisting with writing, producing and editing content for departmental website and social media sites.
- Developing and editing departmental marketing materials for fall open houses and spring admitted student visit days through the Office of Admissions.
- Assisting in the editing of departmental publications such as the ResLife Family Newsletter, the Family's Guide to ResLife, and the Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions.
- Collaborating with the director of ResLife to create, revise, and administer the annual departmental assessment plan, including surveys to on-campus students.
- Analyzing assessment data to create comprehensive summary reports and highlighting key findings for staff and administrators across campus.
- Serving on ResLife’s administrative services team (AST), division assessment committee, and department committees.
- Hiring, training, and supervising work-study student desk staff and assisting with administrative processes for Jeanne Mance Hall.
- Other duties as assigned.
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
· Student Development/Interaction Frequent
· Higher Education/Administration Very Frequent
· Programming Seldom
· Project Development/Implementation Very Frequent
· Autonomy Frequent
· Supervising Frequent
· Advising Not at all
· Collaboration Frequenty
Position: Graduate Assistant for Service
Department: Student Life, Leadership & Civic Engagement Programs
General Description:
The University of Vermont's
Leadership & Civic Engagement Office is housed in the Department of
Student Life. Our mission is to foster a culture of student
involvement, leadership, and learning through hands-on service,
activism, and engagement.
We envision a student body that is:
Actively engaged in their college and local community;
Challenged and changed by first-hand experiences in communities that are different from their own;
Empowered and inspired by the people they meet through their efforts;
Encouraged to learn about and deepen their understanding of cultural pluralism, social justice work, and environmental issues;
Forever moved to help make a difference after they leave UVM.
The Leadership Assistant Graduate Assistant (GA) serves as a
resource for UVM students interested in leadership, activism, and
social justice efforts. The position develops the skills of event and
action planning, public relations, advising, evaluation and social
justice training. In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the
graduate assistant has the opportunity to design and work on projects
of his or her own initiative with the input of the position supervisor,
the AD of Leadership & Civic Engagement (AD for LCE).
Responsibilities and a rough estimate of weekly hour(s) committed to the work include:
- Advise Alpha Phi Omega (UVM's co-ed service fraternity) (1 hour)
- Coordinate the logistics of the Next Step Retreat (a social justice
retreat for students) with a campus leadership team, team of
facilitators, and the AD for LCE.
- Extensive training creation and delivery for student leaders, including outreach and maintaining online tools and resources
- Supervise and work with student staff to produce leadership events, projects, and public relations for programming.
- Support outreach and develop resources for advisors to student groups.
- Facilitate the engagement of new students in campus and community life through programs and marketing.
- Develop curriculum and lead training (in conjunction with
supervisor) for annual Student Leadership Summit and new student
Service TREK.
- Plan and produce campus-wide annual Student Life Awards Ceremony each spring.
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
- Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
- Programming - Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Frequent
- Autonomy - Frequent
- Supervising - Sometimes
- Advising - Frequent
- Collaboration - Frequent
Position: First Year Experience Coordinator
Department: Department of Student Life
General Description:
Assist with the overall goals and
programs of the Department of Student Life, with special emphasis on
and collaboration with offices serving new first-year and transfer
students. Design and deliver educational, issues-oriented course
material and programs, and web-based and print communications for UVM's
new students. Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to social justice
and multicultural competencies.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
- Assist in the
implementation of educational and social programs during UVM's Opening
Weekend, including new student Convocation and Twilight Induction
- Coordinate and co-instruct EDHI 55: Your College Experience, a credit-bearing course for new students
- Participate
in the First Year Diversity Committee which puts together Voices - an
award-winning diversity series in the residence halls. In addition,
coordinate a major educational event each semester (e.g. Step Afrika,
Margaret Cho, John Leguizamo)
- Serve as editor of the
guidebook for new students, "The Cat's Tale." Edit, budget, solicit
advertising, supervise student staff and work with a graphic designer
and national firm to produce the guidebook.
- Work with
many developing first year initiatives, including expansion of the
first year course, and programmatic collaborations within the first
year residence halls
- Develop and maintain web resources for first year students
- Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings, departmental events and other duties as assigned
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction - Sometimes
- Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
- Programming - Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Seldom
- Autonomy - Frequent
- Supervising - Sometimes
- Advising - Seldom
- Collaboration - Sometimes
Additional Notes: This assistantship begins in early August.
Position: Fraternity/Sorority Life Coordinator
Department: Department of Student Life
General Description:
The Department of Student Life
fosters an inclusive culture of student leadership development,
community involvement, and programming. This includes supporting UVM's
175 year-old Greek Community. Our 7 sororities and 11 fraternities
constitute approximately 8% of UVM undergraduates.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
- Participate in Student Life staff meetings, diversity trainings and weekly meetings with supervisor
- Advise a governing council (Interfraternity or Panhellenic) and a honorary organization
- Provide
leadership development and diversity programming, risk management and
safety education; collaborate widely across campus departments and
regional Greek Life communities
- Coordinate and advise peer education programs
- Manage a functional area budget (Ex: recruitment, scholarship, etc.)
- Manage events, such as hosting national speakers, recruitment, Greek Games, Scholarship Night
- Participate
in the community standards process; serve on the review committee; work
with alumni and community leaders to maintain high expectations and
accountability
- Co-instruct credit-bearing Fraternity/Sorority Leadership Class (as academic schedule allows)
- Attend/ assist with Interfraternity/Panhellenic retreats, Presidents' Retreat, and New Member Orientation
- Attend NGLA (Northeast Greek Leadership Association) annual conference
- Represent Fraternity/Sorority Life on interdepartmental committees
- Assist with the expansion process as new organizations consider and implement colonization
- Become involved in appropriate professional associations
- Perform other duties as assigned within overall management of the Greek Community
Departmental websites:
http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
www.uvmgreeklife.com
Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction - Very frequent
- Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
- Programming - Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Frequent
- Autonomy - Frequent
- Supervision - Seldom
- Advising - Very frequent
- Collaboration - Very frequent
Position: New Student Orientation Coordinator
Department: Department of Student Life
General Description:
As staff members within the
Department of Student Life, graduate students assist with the overall
goals and programs of the Department, with a special emphasis on and
collaboration with offices serving the needs of new students. This
graduate assistant functions as Assistant to the Director of
Orientation, working closely with the Assistant Director of Student
Life for Orientation to plan, administer and implement the University
of Vermont's new student and family programs. These programs include:
- A required student & family Summer Orientation program, conducted during the month of June in seven overnight sessions
- A pre-semester fall and spring one-day Orientation program
- An extended Orientation program required for all new students during opening weekend
Assistantship Responsibilities:
- Edit the Orientation publications sent to all incoming students & families.
- Function as administrative support and scheduling facilities for Orientation events.
- Serve as an educator, mentor, and role model to undergraduate student leaders.
- Recruit and select student staff of approximately 40 students.
- Plan and deliver undergraduate Orientation Leader training sessions.
- Work with new students and parents throughout the year.
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/studentlife/orientation/
Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
- Higher Education/Administration - Frequent
- Programming - Very Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Sometimes
- Autonomy - Very Frequent
- Supervising - Sometimes
- Advising - Not at all
- Collaboration - Frequent
Additional Notes: The assistantship begins in early August and runs through June (with extra pay for this additional time).
Position: Living/Learning Leadership Coordinator
Department: Living/Learning Center
General Description:
The Living/Learning Center (L/L),
which opened in 1973, is an academic resource whose mission is to
create an environment for students to integrate their academic/artistic
studies and their residential experiences, and to provide a venue for
faculty and students to interact outside of the classroom. The Center
encourages faculty, staff, and student programs that foster innovative
and interdisciplinary learning experiences that bring the intellectual
life of the University in close alliance with the students' lives
outside the classroom.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
The graduate assistant
in the Living/Learning Center is primarily responsible for providing
leadership training and support to the student program directors within
the complex. (There are typically around 50 student program directors
during any given year.) The graduate assistant will be supervised by
the Assistant Director of the Living/Learning Center. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
- Development and implementation of the program director orientation program in late August
- Advising for approximately 50 student program directors leading residential interest programs
- Coordination of a weekly coffeehouse schedule and budget for the Living/Learning complex
- Collaboration with the Assistant Director to teach a weekly one-credit Program Director Leadership Seminar
- Institution of the annual Center evaluation process
- Assisting in the development and implementation of a program director retreat
- Participation in the recruitment, design, and selection process of new L/L programs
- Working with L/L staff to initiate and sponsor educational and cultural community-wide events Serving as a liaison between the Director's Office and the Department of Residential Life
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~llcenter/
Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction - Very Frequent
- Higher Education/Administration - Seldom
- Programming - Very Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Seldom
- Autonomy - Frequent
- Supervising - Frequent
- Advising - Very Frequent
- Collaboration - Sometimes
Position: Assistant Residence Director
Department: Residential Life
Availability: Fall 2014 (6 positions)
General Description:
The Assistant Residence Director
(ARD) for the Department of Residential Life is directly supervised by
a full-time Residence Director (RD). The individual in this position
assists the RD in all matters pertaining to the management of a
residential complex ranging in size from 440-670 residents with 10-17
resident advisors (RAs).
Assistantship Responsibilities:
- Resident Advisor Supervision
- Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, development and evaluation of RAs.
- Directly supervise 5 RAs and indirectly supervise 5-12 RAs, providing direction, support and development through one-on-one and regular staff meetings.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the ongoing training process for student staff members throughout the year.
- Programming, Advisement and Community Development
- Responsible for the implementation of educational and social programs that promote the development of community, student awareness and interaction, through the implementation of restorative practices and advisement of staff, hall council and other student leaders.
- Advise and meet weekly with the Hall Council Executive Board members to provide development training and guidance.
Administrative
- Assist in carrying out procedures for the opening and closing of the complex for both fall and spring semesters, as well as mid-semester breaks (i.e. Thanksgiving and Spring Break).
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours per week to include time spent in weekly Residential Education Team meetings, Committee meetings, and student staff and Hall Council meetings.
- Oversee the implementation of monthly health and safety inspections of student rooms.
Student Conduct
- Understand, interpret, communicate and enforce policies within their residential complex.
- Serve as a hearing officer through the Center for Student Ethics & Standards for residents who have allegedly violated sections of the University Conduct Code.
- Serve as a mediator during roommate or group related conflict.
- Assist RAs to follow up on violations of health and safety standards that are not corrected by residents when requested by staff members.
- Communication and Resource Referral
- Serve as resource/referral agent for campus and community resources.
- Encourage participation in programs that assist new and continuing
students in their ongoing personal and academic development.
Diversity and Social Justice
- Actively engage student staff members and residence hall students in programming, training and dialogue specific to diversity and social justice.
- Active participant in departmental, divisional and university-wide training and programming opportunities.
- Create and maintain communities that are welcoming and accepting of people of all ethnicities, abilities, ages, sex, gender or identity expression, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations.
- Actively confront situations of intolerance and bias that result from lack of respect.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in a rotating on-call duty system, and respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
- Serve 1 year (spring & fall) on 1 of the 3 Residential Education area related committees.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the RD or Assistant Director.
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction - Very Frequent
- Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
- Programming/Event Planning - Very Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Frequent
- Autonomy - Frequent
- Supervising - Very Frequent
- Advising - Frequent
- Collaboration - Frequent
Additional Notes: The compensation for this ten month
position includes full tuition remission, a stipend, a semi-furnished
on-campus apartment, and small meal plan. At The University of Vermont, several higher education and student affairs
graduate assistantships are available annually. Each assistantship is designed
to provide graduate students with a professional opportunity to support and
develop the University's goals and activities through its work with students.
For specific questions about the assistantship recruitment process, please contact Patience Whitworth, or by
phone at (802) 656-5476. The majority of graduate students who presently hold
assistantships are enrolled in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
graduate program.
Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Assistantship
Descriptions
(Updated September 18, 2012)
The following list of offices with opportunities that are currently available.*
The positions are subject to change based on a variety of factors. This list
will be updated as changes occur.*
HESA Graduate Assistantships
Available Fall 2013
Position: Program and Outreach Coordinator
Department: ALANA (African, Latino(a), Asian, Native American) Student Center
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
The graduate assistant for the ALANA Student Center (ASC) will engage in multicultural affairs work on both frontline student- and institutional-levels. The mission of the ASC is to support the holistic development of African, Latino(a), Asian, Native American, and bi/multiracial students to attain their goals for: academic achievement, personal growth, identity formation, and cultural development at a predominantly White institution. This position reports to the Director of the ASC and requires a person who is creative, collaborative, independent, and can function well in a spontaneous office environment with a high level of student contact. This position also requires a demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting the development of people of color. Additionally the graduate assistant will have opportunities to develop and implement programs and initiatives that benefit the ALANA community and contribute to the overall vision and mission of the ASC.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~asc/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for Cultural Pluralism
Title: Programming and Collaboration Coordinator
Department: The Center for Cultural Pluralism
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
The skills required for this assistantship include having an interest in working directly on issues of culture and social justice, strong writing skills, the ability to work collaboratively with CCP staff and the UVM community in such areas as: program development, grant-writing process, and event production. There is a need to be able to communicate effectively, be creative and meet deadlines.
The benefits during this assistantship include:
Over time it would be expected the graduate assistant would have opportunities to create her/his own programs with the support of the Center. As part of increased responsibility the graduate assistant would have her/his own project budget in their second year related to a specific project or program. There is the potential for the development of conference presentations. The Center may have funding for a two-month summer position with CCP as well.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~ccpuvm/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for CESS Dean's Office
Department: College of Education and Social Services - Dean's Office
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
The graduate assistant for the CESS Dean's Office will become an integral part of the Dean's Office functions involved with CESS communications, marketing, student leadership and multicultural affairs as well leading a Dean's Office educational initiative. This position reports to the senior leadership team of the Dean's Office and requires a person who is creative, collaborative, independent, and can function well in a confidential, spontaneous office environment while meeting deadlines. Additionally, the graduate assistant will have opportunities to benefit the CESS community and contribute to the overall vision and mission of the college.
Responsibilities Include:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cess
Key Characteristics:
Position: Assistant Residence Director
Department: Residential Life
Availability: Fall 2013 (6 positions)
General Description:
The Assistant Residence Director (ARD) for the Department of Residential Life is directly supervised by a full-time Residence Director (RD). The individual in this position assists the RD in all matters pertaining to the management of a residential complex ranging in size from 440-670 residents with 10-17 resident advisors (RAs).
Resident Advisor Supervision
" Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, development and evaluation of RAs.
" Directly supervise 5 RAs and indirectly supervise 5-12 RAs, providing direction, support and development through one-on-one and regular staff meetings.
" Participate in the development and implementation of the ongoing training process for student staff members throughout the year.
Programming, Advisement and Community Development
" Responsible for the implementation of educational and social programs that promote the development of community, student awareness and interaction, through the implementation of restorative practices and advisement of staff, hall council and other student leaders.
" Advise and meet weekly with the Hall Council Executive Board members to provide development training and guidance.
Administrative
" Assist in carrying out procedures for the opening and closing of the complex for both fall and spring semesters, as well as mid-semester breaks (i.e. Thanksgiving and Spring Break).
" Maintain regularly scheduled office hours per week to include time spent in weekly Residential Education Team meetings, Committee meetings, and student staff and Hall Council meetings.
" Oversee the implementation of monthly health and safety inspections of student rooms.
Student Conduct
" Understand, interpret, communicate and enforce policies within their residential complex.
" Serve as a hearing officer through the Center for Student Ethics & Standards for residents who have allegedly violated sections of the University Conduct Code.
" Serve as a mediator during roommate or group related conflict.
" Assist RAs to follow up on violations of health and safety standards that are not corrected by residents when requested by staff members.
Communication and Resource Referral
" Serve as resource/referral agent for campus and community resources.
" Encourage participation in programs that assist new and continuing students in their ongoing personal and academic development.
Diversity and Social Justice
" Actively engage student staff members and residence hall students in programming, training and dialogue specific to diversity and social justice.
" Active participant in departmental, divisional and university-wide training and programming opportunities.
" Create and maintain communities that are welcoming and accepting of people of all ethnicities, abilities, ages, sex, gender or identity expression, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations.
" Actively confront situations of intolerance and bias that result from lack of respect.
Additional Responsibilities
" Participate in a rotating on-call duty system, and respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
" Serve 1 year (spring & fall) on 1 of the 3 Residential Education area related committees.
" Perform additional duties as assigned by the RD or Assistant Director.
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
Additional Notes: The compensation for this ten month position includes full tuition remission, a stipend, a semi-furnished on-campus apartment, and small meal plan.
Position: Coordinator for RA Recruitment, Selection, & Training
Department: Department of Residential Life
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
The Coordinator for RA Recruitment, Selection, & Training (RA RST) within the Department of Residential life, is directly supervised by the Assistant Director for North/Central Campuses, and will assist in the coordination of Resident Advisor (RA) recruitment, selection, and training as well as serve as a liaison to various campus departments and committees involved in campus programming. This is a 10 month assistantship (Aug.-May).
Assistantship Responsibilities:
" Attend individual meetings and work collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Recruitment, Selection and Training.
" Attend committee and departmental meetings as appropriate (i.e. Residential Education Team meetings).
" Review, update and maintain files regarding RA Recruitment and Selection, RA newsletters, recognition efforts, and community development initiatives.
Selection
" Serve on RA Recruitment, Selection and Training Committee.
" Assist in the facilitation of Fall and Spring Selection processes.
" Develop marketing themes for selection processes.
" Assist in the revision of recruitment materials and selection processes.
" Assess and evaluate departmental recruitment and selection efforts.
Training
" Assist in the coordination of RA Fall Training, New Hire Training Day and Winter Workshop.
" Assess and evaluate departmental RA training efforts.
" Work on development, implementation, and evaluation of the Resident Advisor class: EDHI 202.
" Review, update and maintain files and materials for the RA Manual.
RA Community Development Support
" Create, update and maintain the RA online community.
" Support RAs in their community development efforts through the management of departmental resources.
" Utilize technology to enhance department communication with and support of RAs.
" Implement recognition of RAs and their communities
" Co-Advise the RA Council.
Diversity and Social Justice
" Actively engages student staff members and residence hall students in programming, training and dialogue specific to diversity and social justice.
" Active participant in departmental, divisional and university-wide training and programming opportunities.
" Actively confronts situations of intolerance and bias that result from a lack of respect.
Additional Responsibilities
" Participate in a rotating on-call duty system, and respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
" The person in this position will have evening and weekend responsibilities.
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs
Department: Department of Student Life
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
This graduate assistantship is designed to provide support for Campus Programs in the Department of Student Life. Specific duties include hiring and supervision of student staff, program planning and execution, and support of campus-wide programming. Most importantly, we are looking for a self-starter who is creative and organized. The Office of Campus Programs is responsible for large-scale social and entertainment programming, coordination of Diversity and Heritage programming and the oversight of the UVM Program Board. Our programming reflects the diverse interests of our community and ranges from small-scale concerts and film screenings to major concerts, comedy shows and multi-week programs.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to environmental stewardship, social justice and student centeredness. It is important that the person working in this position is willing to be challenged and challenge students in these areas.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for Leadership in Student Life
Department: Department of Student Life
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
The University of Vermont's newly revised Civic Engagement Office is housed in the Department of Student Life. Our mission is to foster a culture of student involvement, leadership, and learning through hands-on service, activism, and engagement.
We envision a student body that is:
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for Operations
Department: Dudley H. Davis Center (Division of Administrative and Facilities Services)
Availability: Summer/Fall 2013
General Description:
The Graduate Assistant for Operations & Event Services serves as the primary advocate for the student staff experience within the department. As such, the graduate assistant will coordinate and oversee the student employment program including recruitment, hiring, training and assessment. In addition, the graduate will directly supervise a team of 25-30 information desk assistants. The Graduate Assistant is in a unique position to work in a highly collaborative manner with the Department of Student Life, which is responsible for student activities and building program functions.
Responsibilities Include:
The ideal candidate:
Additional Notes:
There is the opportunity and strong desire for this position to begin earlier than the traditional start time for HESA Graduate Assistantships. Funding exists for the graduate assistant hired for this position to begin working as early as July 1st.
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~davis/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for the Honors College
Department: Honors College
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
The Graduate Assistant (GA) in the Honors College is placed in the unique position of constructing a professional experience that links Residential Life and Academic Affairs. The (GA) functions as a member of the Honors College staff and assists with the daily operations, program development, and management of special projects. Because the Honors College is a Residential Learning Community (RLC), the GA also interacts on a daily basis with Residential Life staff and holds a position on the RLC Summit Committee. As well, the GA works with faculty, staff, and administrators from across the institution. This position requires the GA to be an independent thinker and worker who is willing to take initiative on new projects. This position also requires the GA to be an effective collaborator with upper level administrators, faculty, and student affairs staff. This position reports to the Assistant to the Dean of the Honors College.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/honorscollege
Key Characteristics:
Position: Programming and Student Outreach Coordinator
Department: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Ally (LGBTQA) Services
Availability: Fall 2013
General Description:
The LGBTQA Center's mission is to work with others at UVM to: inspire personal growth and empowerment; nurture community; educate for social justice; and advocate for liberation - the freedom to live openly in an affirming community - for all people of non-dominant sexual and gender identities, and everyone who aspires to be their advocates. Our work is shaped by our shared commitment to social justice and respect for the many connections among race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. This graduate assistant, under the supervision of the Director, helps build connections and community within and between our office and students through in-person and virtual forms of outreach and communication, and helps design and deliver community-building, and issues-oriented programming to the UVM LGBTQA community.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~lgbtqa
Key Characteristics:
Currently Unavailable HESA Graduate Assistantships
Anticipated Availability - Fall 2014
Position: Class Council Program Coordinator
Department: Alumni & Parent Programs (Office of Development and Alumni Relations)
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The Class Council Program Coordinator in Alumni & Parent Programs (APP) has the unique opportunity to unite the areas of student affairs and alumni relations. This graduate student reports to the Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Programs and works to build lifelong connections with current UVM students and the department. The primary role of the Class Council Program Coordinator is to supervise the four Class Council Presidents and to advise their respective Class Councils. Major areas of focus for this position include student engagement, leadership development, multicultural education and program development, marketing and assessment.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://alumni.uvm.edu
Visit http://alumni.uvm.edu/recruitment/general/ for more information on the Class Council Program.
Key Characteristics:
Additional Notes:
In the Spring, the Class Council
Program Coordinator has the option of increasing their assistantship to
a 30-hour per week position (to allow for increased oversight of Senior
Week) with an increased stipend to match.
Position: Career Services Coordinator for Residential Life Outreach
Department: Career Services
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
This unique and challenging position
combines two essential areas of student development into a single
assistantship: Career Services and Residential Life. The focus of
the role is to bring career information, reflection and growth to
resident students using two main vehicles: Residential Life outreach
and a group of undergraduate peer advisors. Training will be provided
to develop or enhance the Graduate Assistant's knowledge and skills in
career counseling, multicultural competencies, program development and
supervision. Career Services provides direct supervision and office
space; Residential Life provides support, access to their staff and
systems.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~career/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Health and Wellness Program Coordinator
Department: The Center for Health and Wellbeing-Health Promotion Services
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The Graduate Assistant works with the staff of Health Promotion Services to create innovative health promotion programs that enable university students to make educated, informed, and healthy decisions about their health. This position reports to and works most often with the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Director. Through marketing, programming, outreach and program design, the Graduate Assistant will help address the diverse and complex health needs of today's college student surrounding many health issues including alcohol and other drugs, safer sex and sexual health, body image and eating disorders, mental health, etc., with an emphasis on exposing students to various options they have regarding their health and wellbeing.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~chwb/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Coordinator of Education & Outreach
Department: The Center for Student Ethics and Standards
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The Coordinator of Education &
Outreach in the Center for Student Ethics & Standards (CSES) has
the unique opportunity to work in a department which offers a variety
of dynamic programs and student leadership opportunities. This position
reports to an Assistant Director in CSES. This assistantship will
provide a graduate student with experiences in the student conduct
process for both academic and behavioral misconduct, group
facilitation, and program planning. In this role, a graduate student
will gain in-depth understanding of the university judicial process,
the university academic integrity process and will be exposed to a rich
tapestry of issues facing a student affairs unit.
Responsibilities Include:
Coordinate educational programming regarding students' rights and responsibilities.
Create and Implement Residence Hall programming
CSES newsletter
CSES bulletin board
Review educational sanctions
Co-facilitate Academic Integrity Seminar
Coordinate training, recruitment, and selection of Student Conduct Associates & Academic Integrity Council Members.
Advertise leadership positions available in CSES
Develop training materials
Co-facilitate training for student volunteers
Manage and review applications
Serve as a Hearing Officer.
(3-5 per week on average)
Copyright Infringement discussions and follow up
Serve as an Academic Integrity Council Member/Advisor.
One per month on average, one per week during peak times
Other opportunities possible based on skills, interest, and availability.
Participate in the planning/ implementation of the CSES full staff Social Justice Curriculum
Co-facilitate Project Discovery, an alternative-to-suspension sanction for "At-Risk" students
Participate in the Intergroup Dialogue and Conflict Resolution Programs.
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cses/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Community and Leadership Development Coordinator
Department: Department of Residential Life
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The Coordinator for Community
Academic and Leadership Development within the Department of
Residential Life, working with the Assistant Director, will assist with
the coordination of leadership development opportunities for students,
will co-advise the Inter-Residence Association (IRA), and serve as a
liaison to other campus offices. This position has extensive evening
and weekend responsibilities.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
Additional Notes: The compensation for this ten month
position includes full tuition remission, a stipend, a semi-furnished
on-campus apartment, and a small meal plan.
Position: Coordinator for Marketing, Assessment, & Publications
Department: Department of Residential Life
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The Coordinator for Marketing,
Publications and Assessment in Residential Life, working with the
Assistant Director for Information Services, will assist in the
coordination of department marketing, publications and assessment
processes, as well as other administrative projects that advance the
department goals. This position offers opportunities for summer
employment working with special projects such as the damage appeals
process and coordination of early arrivals.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
Department: Student Life, Leadership & Civic Engagement Programs
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The University of Vermont's Leadership & Civic Engagement Office is housed in the Department of Student Life. Our mission is to foster a culture of student involvement, leadership, and learning through hands-on service, activism, and engagement.
We envision a student body that is:
Responsibilities and a rough estimate of weekly hour(s) committed to the work include:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
Key Characteristics:
Position: First Year Experience Coordinator
Department: Department of Student Life
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
Assist with the overall goals and
programs of the Department of Student Life, with special emphasis on
and collaboration with offices serving new first-year and transfer
students. Design and deliver educational, issues-oriented course
material and programs, and web-based and print communications for UVM's
new students. Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to social justice
and multicultural competencies.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
Key Characteristics:
Additional Notes: This assistantship begins in early August.
Position: Fraternity/Sorority Life Coordinator
Department: Department of Student Life
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The Department of Student Life
fosters an inclusive culture of student leadership development,
community involvement, and programming. This includes supporting UVM's
175 year-old Greek Community. Our 7 sororities and 11 fraternities
constitute approximately 8% of UVM undergraduates.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental websites:
http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
www.uvmgreeklife.com
Key Characteristics:
Position: New Student Orientation Coordinator
Department: Department of Student Life
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
As staff members within the
Department of Student Life, graduate students assist with the overall
goals and programs of the Department, with a special emphasis on and
collaboration with offices serving the needs of new students. This
graduate assistant functions as Assistant to the Director of
Orientation, working closely with the Assistant Director of Student
Life for Orientation to plan, administer and implement the University
of Vermont's new student and family programs. These programs include:
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/studentlife/orientation/
Key Characteristics:
Additional Notes: The assistantship begins in early August and runs through June (with extra pay for this additional time).
Position: Living/Learning Leadership Coordinator
Department: Living/Learning Center
Availability: Not currently available
General Description:
The Living/Learning Center (L/L),
which opened in 1973, is an academic resource whose mission is to
create an environment for students to integrate their academic/artistic
studies and their residential experiences, and to provide a venue for
faculty and students to interact outside of the classroom. The Center
encourages faculty, staff, and student programs that foster innovative
and interdisciplinary learning experiences that bring the intellectual
life of the University in close alliance with the students' lives
outside the classroom.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
The graduate assistant
in the Living/Learning Center is primarily responsible for providing
leadership training and support to the student program directors within
the complex. (There are typically around 50 student program directors
during any given year.) The graduate assistant will be supervised by
the Assistant Director of the Living/Learning Center. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~llcenter/
Key Characteristics:
HESA Graduate Assistantships
Available Fall 2015
Position: Graduate Assistant for Admissions and Enrollment Management
Departments: Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Management
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description: This position has a dual appointment in Undergraduate Admissions and the Vice President for Enrollment Management
Assistantship Responsibilities
Admissions:
Serve as a Counselor of the Day for prospective students visiting campus. Conduct large and small group information sessions and counsel prospective students on the admissions process (including Saturday mornings.) Answer questions via phone, email and in person. Assist with admissions social media. Monitor and moderate Facebook application.
Enrollment Management:
Assist with special projects related to the student success and satisfaction (retention) initiatives. Attend committee meetings, conduct special projects under the direction of the Vice President for Enrollment Management to support retention efforts at UVM.
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Key Characteristics:
- Student Development/Interaction – Very Frequent
- Higher Education/Administration - Frequent
- Project Development/Implementation - Very Frequent
- Autonomy - Frequent
- Advising - Very Frequent
- Collaboration - Frequent
Position: Program and Outreach Coordinator
Department: ALANA (African, Latino(a), Asian, Native American) Student Center
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description:
The graduate assistant will be the Program and Outreach Coordinator for the ALANA Student Center (ASC) and will engage in multicultural affairs work on both frontline student- and institutional-levels. The mission of the ASC is to support the holistic development of African, Latino(a), Asian, Native American, and bi/multiracial students to attain their goals for: academic achievement, personal growth, identity formation, and cultural development at a predominantly White institution. This position reports to the Director of the ASC and requires a person who is creative, collaborative, independent, and can function well in a spontaneous office environment with a high level of student contact. This position also requires a demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting the development of people of color. Additionally the graduate assistant will have opportunities to develop and implement programs and initiatives that benefit the ALANA community and contribute to the overall vision and mission of the ASC.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~asc/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for Cultural Pluralism
Title: Programming and Collaboration Coordinator
Department: The Center for Cultural Pluralism
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description:
The skills required for this
assistantship include having an interest in working directly on issues
of culture and social justice, strong writing skills, the ability to
work collaboratively with CCP staff and the UVM community in such areas
as: program development, grant-writing process, and event production.
There is a need to be able to communicate effectively, be creative and
meet deadlines.
The benefits during this assistantship include:
Over time it would be expected the graduate assistant would have opportunities to create her/his own programs with the support of the Center. As part of increased responsibility the graduate assistant would have her/his own project budget in their second year related to a specific project or program. There is the potential for the development of conference presentations. The Center may have funding for a two-month summer position with CCP as well.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~ccpuvm/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for CESS Dean's Office
Department: College of Education and Social Services - Dean's Office
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description:
The graduate assistant for the CESS Dean's Office will become an integral part of the Dean's Office functions involved with CESS communications, marketing, student leadership and multicultural affairs as well leading a Dean's Office educational initiative. This position reports to the senior leadership team of the Dean's Office and requires a person who is creative, collaborative, independent, and can function well in a confidential, spontaneous office environment while meeting deadlines. Additionally, the graduate assistant will have opportunities to benefit the CESS community and contribute to the overall vision and mission of the college.
Responsibilities Include:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cess
Key Characteristics:
Position: Coordinator for RA Recruitment, Selection, & Training
Department: Department of Residential Life
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description:
The Coordinator for RA Recruitment,
Selection, & Training (RA RST) within the Department of Residential
life, is directly supervised by the Assistant Director for
North/Central Campuses, and will assist in the coordination of Resident
Advisor (RA) recruitment, selection, and training as well as serve as a
liaison to various campus departments and committees involved in campus
programming. This is a 10 month assistantship (Aug.-May).
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Administrative
- Attend individual meetings and work collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Recruitment, Selection and Training.
- Attend committee and departmental meetings as appropriate (i.e. Residential Education Team meetings).
- Review, update and maintain files regarding RA Recruitment and Selection, RA newsletters, recognition efforts, and community development initiatives.
Selection
- Serve on RA Recruitment, Selection and Training Committee.
- Assist in the facilitation of Fall and Spring Selection processes.
- Develop marketing themes for selection processes.
- Assist in the revision of recruitment materials and selection processes.
- Assess and evaluate departmental recruitment and selection efforts.
Training
- Assist in the coordination of RA Fall Training, New Hire Training Day and Winter Workshop.
- Assess and evaluate departmental RA training efforts.
- Work on development, implementation, and evaluation of the Resident Advisor class: EDHI 202.
- Review, update and maintain files and materials for the RA Manual.
RA Community Development Support
- Create, update and maintain the RA online community.
- Support RAs in their community development efforts through the management of departmental resources.
- Utilize technology to enhance department communication with and support of RAs.
- Implement recognition of RAs and their communities
- Co-Advise the RA Council.
Diversity and Social Justice
- Actively engages student staff members and residence hall students in programming, training and dialogue specific to diversity and social justice.
- Active participant in departmental, divisional and university-wide training and programming opportunities.
- Actively confronts situations of intolerance and bias that result from a lack of respect.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in a rotating on-call duty system, and respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
- The person in this position will have evening and weekend responsibilities.
Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/
Key Characteristics:
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Position: Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs
Department: Department of Student Life
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description:
This graduate assistantship is designed to provide support for Campus Programs in the Department of Student Life. Specific duties include hiring and supervision of student staff, program planning and execution, and support of campus-wide programming. Most importantly, we are looking for a self-starter who is creative and organized. The Office of Campus Programs is responsible for large-scale social and entertainment programming, coordination of Diversity and Heritage programming and the oversight of the UVM Program Board. Our programming reflects the diverse interests of our community and ranges from small-scale concerts and film screenings to major concerts, comedy shows and multi-week programs.
Our work is grounded in a commitment to environmental stewardship, social justice and student centeredness. It is important that the person working in this position is willing to be challenged and challenge students in these areas.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
Key Characteristics:
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Position: Graduate Assistant for Leadership in Student Life
Department: Department of Student Life
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description:
The University of Vermont's newly revised Civic Engagement Office is
housed in the Department of Student Life. Our mission is to foster a
culture of student involvement, leadership, and learning through
hands-on service, activism, and engagement.
We envision a student body that is:
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Assistantship Responsibilities:
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Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/
Key Characteristics:
Position: Graduate Assistant for Operations
Department: Dudley H. Davis Center (Division of Administrative and Facilities Services)
Availability: Summer/Fall 2015
General Description:
The Graduate Assistant for
Operations & Event Services serves as the primary advocate for the
student staff experience within the department. As such, the graduate
assistant will coordinate and oversee the student employment program
including recruitment, hiring, training and assessment. In addition,
the graduate will directly supervise a team of 25-30 information desk
assistants. The Graduate Assistant is in a unique position to work in a
highly collaborative manner with the Department of Student Life, which
is responsible for student activities and building program functions.
Responsibilities Include:
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The ideal candidate:.
Additional Notes:
There is the opportunity and strong
desire for this position to begin earlier than the traditional start
time for HESA Graduate Assistantships. Funding exists for the graduate
assistant hired for this position to begin working as early as July 1st.
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~davis/
Key Characteristics:
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Position: Graduate Assistant for the Honors College
Department: Honors College
Availability: Fall 2015
General Description:
The Graduate Assistant (GA) in the
Honors College is placed in the unique position of constructing a
professional experience that links Residential Life and Academic
Affairs. The (GA) functions as a member of the Honors College staff and
assists with the daily operations, program development, and management
of special projects. Because the Honors College is a Residential
Learning Community (RLC), the GA also interacts on a daily basis with
Residential Life staff and holds a position on the RLC Summit
Committee. As well, the GA works with faculty, staff, and
administrators from across the institution. This position requires the
GA to be an independent thinker and worker who is willing to take
initiative on new projects. This position also requires the GA to be an
effective collaborator with upper level administrators, faculty, and
student affairs staff. This position reports to the Assistant to the
Dean of the Honors College.
Assistantship Responsibilities:
Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/honorscollege
Key Characteristics:
