Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion Graduate Assistant

Job Title

Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion Graduate Assistant

Department

Inclusion

Essential Functions

Job Title: Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion Graduate Assistant

Department: Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion

The Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion (SLII) in the Division of Student Life & Wellbeing is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the 2024/ 2025 Academic year. Graduate assistantships represent a great opportunity to gain professional and academic experience that can be transferred to any area within higher education and beyond.

Graduate assistantships are based on academic and/ or professional excellence. Recipients receive tuition remission, a monthly salary, and subsidized health insurance to work approximately 19.6 hours per week on assigned professional responsibilities. Selection criteria will include matching past and current experience with requested skills by staff. This position will further the mission of the institution and division by enhancing the inclusion of all students on campus. Other duties may be assigned by the Executive Director of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion. Responsibilities may include:

 

Essential Functions:

• Provide immediate support to student organizations regarding event submissions and Presence support.
• Assist with tracking and updating student organization registration and renewal processes.
• Assist in development and coordination of training for student organization leadership, transition materials, and advisors.
• Lead marketing initiatives for the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion from social media accounts, promotional material for events and programs, creation of flyers, graphics and creative materials, as needed. This includes distributing content, engaging with followers as needed, and managing website content.
• Oversee departmental monthly newsletter including its development and distribution.
• Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating program/departmental assessment and evaluation data. Will be expected to generate annual reports based on data collection as instructed.
• Work and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, student organizations, and UNO community by fostering and facilitating campus and community outreach.
• Initiate 1:1 direct student engagement to aid in the office’s mission of “supporting everyone.”
• Manage the organization, recruitment, and communications for our departmental volunteer list.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate assistants must be in good academic standing, are expected to be enrolled in minimum 6 (six) credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters and may not register for more than 12 credit hours without the approval of both their supervisor and Graduate Dean. Assistantships are not automatically renewable and are dependent upon assessment of work and classroom performance.

 

Successful candidates will have excellent communication, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to manage multiple projects efficiently. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations is a necessity. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is essential. Experience with event coordination and mentoring will be helpful. Must be professional, detail oriented, proactive, and willing to learn.

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

 

Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

 

Work Schedule

Various hours between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, some evenings and weekends will be required

Additional Duties

Additional Duties:

• Assist with planning and coordination of programming for the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion, such as Cultural Heritage Months and other departmental events throughout the year.
• Research other university DEAI initiatives and community opportunities that directly align with the mission and vision of the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion.
• Participate in the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Inclusion’s committees, trainings, retreats, and general campus activities in support of the Division of Student Life and Wellbeing.
• Other duties related to your appointment may be assigned in the course of your appointment.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Graduate assistants must be in good academic standing, are expected to be enrolled in minimum 6 (six) credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters and may not register for more than 12 credit hours without the approval of both their supervisor and Graduate Dean. Assistantships are not automatically renewable and are dependent upon assessment of work and classroom performance.

 

Successful candidates will have excellent communication, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to manage multiple projects efficiently. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations is a necessity. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is essential. Experience with event coordination and mentoring will be helpful. Must be professional, detail oriented, proactive, and willing to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary

Approx. $1,708 Monthly

All interested parties must apply through the UNO Website listed above.   Materials submitted directly to this site will not be considered. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.