Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Assistantship Descriptions
(Updated September 18, 2012)

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.*

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:

  • Represent the ASC in collaboration with the other departments in the Diversity and Equity Unit, which includes the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Office; Women's Center; and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning & Ally Services, The Center for Cultural Pluralism and the Abenaki Outreach Program.
  • Attend and contribute to ASC staff meetings, Diversity and Equity Unit Meetings and Staff Clinical Consultation with the Counseling Center.
  • Assist in advising student leaders of color, and in particular, ALANA Affiliated Student Organizations (e.g., Black Student Union, Alianza Latina, Asian American Student Union, ALANA GEAR. Multiracial student group, etc.) by attending meetings and holding workshops, etc.
  • Produce and edit the ASC's monthly newsletter.
  • Assist in planning major events sponsored by the ASC (e.g., Homecoming Weekend events, Welcome Back Family Reunion, ALANA Spring Banquet, Community Meetings, ALANA Graduation Celebration, etc.).
  • Assist in the planning of the Summer Enrichment Scholarship Program (SESP) with opportunities to be a summer staff employee for SESP.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~asc/

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Sometimes
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising - Frequent
  • Advising - Frequent
  • Collaboration - Frequent

     

    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:

  • Exposure to the upper-level administrative process at UVM through committee involvement,
  • Experience with multicultural and social justice conference ( presentation options possible),
  • Working with programs, offices and department within UVM and the Vermont community,
  • Development of program development and facilitation skills
  • Opportunity to directly manage a budget for film series and art openings,
  • Potential co-teaching or conference presentation opportunities, and
  • Limited funding to support professional development events (conferences or workshops)

    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:

  • Oversee CCP specific programs, including budget responsibility, development of displays, recruiting presenters/artists to do lectures, shows or workshops and organizing receptions [Examples of these programs are the Art Gallery, Multicultural Skills Workshops and CCP Film Series]
  • Development of new program/workshop ideas, especially in the second year
  • Identifying new resources for our programs in collaboration a variety of groups
  • Organize specific projects, such as Art Gallery Exhibits, MLK event, CCP Film Series and CCP workshops
  • Assisting with other on-going CCP/UVM projects related to curriculum transformation and cultural competencies development,
  • Co-organizing and carrying out presentations and trainings
  • Co-presenting opportunities as appropriate to interest and skills for UVM
  • Assisting the Center for Cultural Pluralism with other activities as they arise.
  • Collaborating with CCP staff to conceptualize and write grant/fundraising proposals

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~ccpuvm/

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Sometimes
  • Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Formal Presentations - Sometimes
  • Project Development/Implementation - Frequent
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising (Workstudy Student(s))
  • Advising - Sometimes
  • Collaboration F- requent



    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:
  • Serve as a key member of the CESS Communications team; Play a key role in the development of public relations materials and events for the College.
  • Collaborate with the CESS Assistant Dean for Student Administration in the areas of student advising, College and University committee membership, and College recruitment and retention events.
  • Assist with the College's Student Advisory Board and engage students in monthly meetings regarding areas of interests, diversity and concerns.
  • Support events sponsored by Student Advisory Board.Coordinate with faculty to help in the building of alumni networks
  • Lead, plan, manage and direct educational events involving K-12 students in the Vermont Community.
  • Attend and contribute to weekly meetings.
  • Support the College Diversity Committee by attending meetings and participating in related activities.

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cess

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction -Very Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Very Frequent
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Frequent
  • Autonomy - Very Frequent
  • Supervising - Not at all
  • Advising - Sometimes
  • Collaboration - Very Frequent

     

    Position: Assistant Residence Director
    Department: Residential Life
    Availability: Summer 2013 (4 positions) ; Fall 2013 (6 positions)

    General Description:
    The Assistant Residence Director (ARD) for the Department of Residential Life is a part-time employee and full-time graduate staff member, who is directly supervised by a Residence Director (RD). The individual in this position assists the RD in all matters pertaining to the management of a residential complex.

    Assistantship Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, development, and evaluation of student staff members.
  • Implement educational and social programs that promote the development of community, student awareness and interaction, through the advisement of staff, hall council, and other student leaders.
  • Assist in carrying out monthly health and safety inspections, and the opening and closing of the complex for the fall and spring semester and breaks (as well as mid-semester breaks (i.e., Thanksgiving and Spring Break).
  • Create and maintain systems which provide administrative structure to clearly define responsibility and delegate authority.
  • Actively engage student staff members and residence hall students in programming, training and dialogue specific to diversity and social justice
  • Understand, interpret, communicate, and enforce policies within their residential complex.
  • Conduct Incident Review Meetings for residents who have allegedly violated the University Conduct Code/Departmental Policy/Community Standards and coordinate administrative paperwork accordingly.
  • Serve as a mediation officer during roommate or group related conflict.
  • Serve as resource/referral agent for campus and community resources and encourage participation in programs to assist in students' ongoing personal and academic development.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call duty schedule, and respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
  • 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.


    Position: Coordinator for Student Staff Recruitment, Selection, & Training
    Department: Department of Residential Life
    Availability: Fall 2013

    General Description:
    The Coordinator for Student Staff Recruitment, Selection, & Training within the Department of Residential life, working with the Assistant Director for Student Staff Recruitment, Selection, and Training, will assist the coordination of Resident Advisor (RA) and Peer Conduct Board (PCB) recruitment, selection, and training as well as serve as a liaison to various campus departments and committees involved in campus programming. The person in this position will serve for 10 months with negotiable start and end dates and have evening and weekend responsibilities. This position reports to the Assistant Director and requires a person who is creative, organized, independent and can function well in spontaneous office environment with regular student contact. This position also requires a demonstrated commitment to the values of the department and its commitment to diversity and social justice. Additionally the graduate assistant will have an opportunity to facilitate an RA leadership class, develop initiatives around student staff recruitment and selection, coordinate RA and PCB training, co-advise the RA Council and contribute to the overall vision and mission of the department.

    Assistantship Responsibilities:

  • Represent the Department of Residential Life in collaboration with the other departments across campus.
  • Attend and contribute to Residential Education Team staff meetings.
  • Assist in advising RA Council.
  • Assist in coordinating RA and PCB Training.
  • Assist in planning the recruitment, selection and training processes for RAs and the PCBs.

    Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Frequent
  • Programming - Sometimes
  • Project Development/Implementation - Frequent
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising - Seldom/Not at All
  • Advising - Sometimes
  • Collaboration - Frequent



    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:

  • Co-advise the UVM Program Board (UPB), specifically working with the Production Team and Marketing Committee to: build a cohesive group, gain leadership and technical skills and abilities.
  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of Week of Welcome, WinterFest, and Random Acts of Kindness Day, as well as other Campus Programs projects.
  • Collaborate with on-campus student organizations to plan late night weekend programming
  • Work with the office of Student and Community Relations to coordinate Catamount Classes
  • Work with the Coordinator for Campus Programs to develop a leadership and social justice curriculum for UPB meetings and retreats
  • Create and implement a cohesive marketing plan that not only highlights the campus programs office, but UPB as a leading programming force on campus.
  • Implementation of a "Passion Project"
  • Be an innovative champion for student-centered programming at UVM.

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~slife/

    Key Characteristics:
  • Student Development/Interaction - Very Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Frequent
  • Programming/Event Planning - Very Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Sometimes
  • Autonomy - Very Frequent
  • Supervising - Very Frequent
  • Advising - Very Frequent
  • Collaboration - Frequent




    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:

  • 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 or 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 Civic Engagement (AD for CE).

    Assistantship Responsibilities:

  • Advise Alpha Phi Omega (UVM's co-ed service fraternity) (1 hour), 7-8 programs in the Volunteers in Action club (1 hour), VIA Council & Directors (in second year) (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 leader Civic Engagement Institute 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: 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:

  • Directly recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate 20-25 student Information Desk Assistants and 1 Lead Information Desk Assistant.  Includes: bi-weekly staff meetings, occasional staff activities, and daily scheduling.
  • Coordinate the student employment program, including: hiring, training, and assessment of the entire Davis Center student staff, approximately 75 students. Recruitment outreach will involve working with the Assistant Director for Marketing and other student supervisors on recruitment strategies and branding at key times throughout the year.
  • Assist Office Manager with basic HR duties as needed each semester for new and returning student staff.
  • Advise and run regular meetings with the 5 Student Leads from each employment area (Info Desk, Building Manager, Tech Assistants, Production Assistants, Office Reservation Assistants) as the central planning team for full-staff trainings and programs throughout the academic year.
  • Coordinate Town Hall staff meetings and end of the semester gatherings with the student Team Lead group.
  • Schedule and run bi-weekly student supervisor staff meetings to address ongoing student employment needs and programming efforts.
  • Serve as key member of departmental working group for ongoing diversity and social justice training efforts for our staff.
  • Work independently and in conjunction with the other Davis Center Operation & Event Services staff to develop, deploy and maintain a variety of assessment tools relating to staff trainings, student job satisfaction, and other departmental efforts as needed for the continual improvement of the department and facility. Work collaboratively with operations and student life staff to analyze and report data.
  • Maintain and improve systems for the management of information and communications with staff.
  • Maintain the recreation and game room through the ongoing maintenance of pool tables, board games, and magazine subscriptions.
  • Assist Director of Operations with special projects and research associated with the management of a 186,000 sq. ft. facility.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    The ideal candidate:
  • Has a commitment to and willingness to learn about our values of social justice and environmental stewardship.
  • Is an active and critical thinker who is able to identify, prioritize and manage projects and tasks.
  • Has the desire to work in an active and dynamic student center environment and brings excitement and energy to the work they do.
  • Has leadership, supervisory, and/or operations experience or strong potential in these areas.
  • Has experience with student programming or student center employment.
  • Possesses strong writing and interpersonal skills.
  • Is willing to gain skills in the area of assessment and web portal management.

    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:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Very Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Frequent
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Frequent
  • Autonomy - Very Frequent
  • Supervising - Very Frequent
  • Advising - Sometimes
  • Collaboration - Frequent

     

    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:

  • Work with the Honors College (HC) staff (including the Faculty in Residence) in planning, publicizing, and implementing Honors College programs.
  • Develop programming specific to first year students, with a focus on the first six weeks.
  • Oversee the Peer Leader Program and supervise the HC Peer Leaders (Requires evening office hours in the Residence Hall.)
  • Serve as liaison to Residential Life, working with Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director to develop programming for residents of University Heights North. Attend Res Life staff meeting as agreed upon.
  • Coordinate overnight student visit program, student panels, and room tours as part of Admitted Student Visit Days.
  • Organize and plan cultural trips (one each semester) for Honors College students.
  • Coordinate weekly socials for the Honors College students. 
  • Represent Honors College at Admissions & Development events.

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/honorscollege

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Sometimes
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising - Frequent
  • Advising - Frequent
  • Collaboration - Frequent

     

    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:

  • Assist with educational and community-building programs including: the LGBTQA Welcome Back "Family" BBQ in September, National Coming Out Week events in October, Home For the Holidays in December, LGBTQApril events in April, and the Awards and Rainbow Graduation Ceremony in May.
  • Work with affiliated student club Free to Be (additional groups include: Hearts Not Parts Bi/Pan social group, Guy Talk Bi/Gay men's group, and QPOC (Queer People of Color) social group) focusing on ways LGBTQA Services can support their successful community building, and activities and events.
  • Serve as co-editor of This Week in Rainbows the LGBTQA UVM community e-newsletter, designed to share accomplishments, announcements and other LGBTQA community news.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of LGBTQA Services Facebook Group, Twitter feed and any other on-line forms of community building and communication.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings, and retreats of LGBTQA Services, and monthly meetings of the Diversity & Equity Unit (LGBTQA Services, the Women's Center, ALANA Student Center, Abenaki Outreach, Center for Cultural Pluralism, and Affirmative Action). Other possible committee involvement includes university-wide organizations like: President's Commission on LGBT Equity, Presidents Commission, Anti-Bias Task Force, and Gender Based and Sexual Violence Response Team.

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~lgbtqa

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Sometimes
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising - Sometimes
  • Advising - Sometimes
  • Collaboration - Frequent

    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:

  • Advise the four Class Councils (e.g. 2010 Senior Class Council, 2011 Junior Class Council, 2012 Sophomore Class Council and 2013 First Year Class Council)
  • Supervise and mentor the four Class Council Presidents by meeting with the group as well as with each president individually on a weekly basis
  • Coordinate all council-wide programs and initiatives (e.g. fall retreat for all councils, spring membership recruitment, leadership development seminars and programs, class surveys and assessments and group development initiatives)
  • Serve as a liaison to other offices including Student Life, LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally) Services, the ALANA (African, Latino/a, Asian, Native American) Student Center and Residential Life to increase inter-office collaboration
  • Work to strategically diversify the councils, aiding them in their mission to represent the entire student body, using a variety of methods (e.g. marketing, programming, outreach, etc.) to incorporate the office's values of social justice and multiculturalism into the Class Council Program
  • Work closely with the Senior Class Council to develop a comprehensive, accessible and safe calendar of activities and events for seniors during the week before commencement
  • Collaborate with Alumni & Parent Programs Officer regarding selection of and fundraising for the Senior Class Gift
  • Aid in departmental programs and events in order to connect with alumni and gain experience specific to development and alumni relations (including Homecoming Weekend and Reunion)
  • Serve as a resource and liaison between APP and the UVM student body.

    Departmental Website: http://alumni.uvm.edu
    Visit http://alumni.uvm.edu/recruitment/general/ for more information on the Class Council Program.

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Very Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
  • Programming/Event Planning - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Very Frequent
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising - Frequent
  • Advising - Very Frequent
  • Collaboration - Sometimes

    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:

  • Provide career related programming for students in the residence halls. Focus determined by student populations' needs.
  • Disseminate information to residential students regarding services offered by Career Services and provide tips regarding the career development process.
  • Act as a resource to Residential Life staff (i.e., Resident Directors, Assistant Resident Directors and Resident Advisors) through attendance at complex staff meetings and departmental meetings as necessary.
  • Assist and eventually lead in coordinating and developing the undergraduate peer advising program, the Career Assistants (CAs).
  • Observe and counsel students during Drop-In Hours.
  • Attend Career Services staff meetings and meetings associated with supervision.
  • Participate in appropriate aspects of residential life training in early August and throughout the year.
  • As skill and interest levels permit, other responsibilities may be included such as one-on-one career counseling and career fair organization.

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~career/

    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 - Very Frequent
  • Collaboration - Frequent



    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:
  • Work collaboratively with the Health and Wellness Programming Director on health promotion programming. Assisting with programming in regards to workshops, outreach events, class presentations, etc. Eventually facilitating, coordinating and producing educational programming events for students.
  • Hire and supervising of 5-8 work-study students; facilitating meetings, providing training, assistance, scheduling, tracking, project deadlines, etc.
  • Plan of two campus-wide programs.
  • Strive towards a deeper understanding of issues of diversity and inclusion related to health education and general student welfare.

    Departmental Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~chwb/

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Frequent
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Not at all
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising - Frequent
  • Advising - Not at all
  • Collaboration - Sometimes

     

    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:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Frequent
  • Higher Education/Administration - Sometimes
  • Programming - Frequent
  • Project Development/Implementation - Sometimes
  • Autonomy - Frequent
  • Supervising - Seldom
  • Advising - Sometimes
  • Collaboration - Frequent

     

    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:

  • 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, 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:

  • 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 Family's Guide to ResLife, the Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions, and the ResLife Family Newsletter.
  • Collaborating with the Assistant Director for Information Services 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 a two-page newsletter, The ResLife Review, highlighting key findings for staff and administrators across campus.
  • Writing and editing content for departmental website, and assisting in the conception and planning of special projects.
  • Serving on Administrative Services Team, Division Assessment Committee, and Department Committees.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Departmental Website: http://reslife.uvm.edu/

    Key Characteristics:

  • Student Development/Interaction - Not at all
  • Higher Education/Administration - Very Frequent
  • Programming - Seldom
  • Project Development/Implementation - Very Frequent
  • Autonomy Frequent Supervising - Not at all
  • Advising - Not at all
  • Collaboration - Frequent

    Position: Graduate Assistant for Service
    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:
  • 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
    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:

  • 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
    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:

  • 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

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    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:

  • 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).



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    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:

  • 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