Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development & Civic Engagement

Name of Position: Graduate Assistant for Leadership & Civic Engagement

Hosting Institution of Higher Education: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Office or Department Name: Office of Leadership and Civic-Engagement (OLCE)

Department/Office Mission: The Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement prepares students to serve as change-makers.  We develop, promote, and advance civic engagement, leadership development, and meaningful service to create positive social change. We believe that all students have the capacity to become change-makers: active participants in society accountable to and responsible for the common good.  Their willingness to act and ability to lead transforms visions into reality.  In doing so, they are able to negotiate diverse views and adopt behaviors to work with others as agents of positive and ethical change.

Job Description-Reporting: This position falls under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Leadership and Civic Engagement. 

Job Description-Job Duties and/or Responsibilities: The Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development will work with fellow staff members to coordinate and advise OLCE program initiatives and support the overall function of the office.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Silver Experience professional development opportunities to support participants' growth throughout the program 
• Assist with the recruitment and support of Silver coaches and participants, including assessing student reflections and maintaining regular program communication 
• Serve on the facilitation team for the Spartan Leadership Challenge Bronze workshops 
• Serve as a Silver Coach for 1-2 students 
• Provide support to the OLCE office-wide programming including: the Spartan Leadership Challenge Medallion Ceremony, Changemaker Week, the Changemaker of the Month program, and days of service 
• Participate actively as a contributing member of the OLCE staff, maintaining consistent office hours, engaging in professional development opportunities, and performing other administrative duties as assigned 

Required Skills or Prerequisites: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience coordinating and facilitating activities or programs 
• Willingness to learn and take initiative while working both autonomously and with a team 
• Interest and passion for empowering college students to recognize themselves as civically responsible leaders  
• Excellent organization and time management skills 
• Ability to build relationships  
• Experience with student leadership programs is preferred, but not required 

Work Hours, Environment: The position is co-located in an OLCE office space with 2 other GAs.  (Each GA has his/her/their own desk area).  Work is mainly completed in the office, though some programming takes place in different areas around campus (workshop facilitation, conferences, etc.).  This position is expected to work an average of 20 hours per week during the traditional fall and spring semesters.

Additional Terms of Employment: This position is traditionally hired as a 2-year Graduate Assistantship. Applicants must be available until May 2028.

Stipend:  $14,000 stipend and professional development funds.

Direct Supervisor: Audrey Ashburn, Assistant Director of Leadership and Civic Engagement, alashburn@uncg.edu