Student Organizations Graduate Assistant

Student Organizations Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations is a 20 hour a week position that supports the operations of the Student Organizations Team within the Office of the Dean of Students. This role provides broad assistance across unit functions suchas student staff supervision, event support, managing student organization resources, space reservations, and general office operations. The GA works closely with student leaders, campus partners, and internal teams to ensure effective services, adherence to institutional policies, and a positive, engaging student organization experience.

This position includes undergraduate student supervision, administrative coordination, and project-based work that contributes to the overall success of student organizations.

• Hours to be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some prescheduled evening and weekend hours
• Qualification for in-state tuition rates
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package (August - May)
• Hands-on work in student personnel field, providing excellent work experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support undergraduate student staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and communication.
• Support student organizations with event planning, space reservations, policy guidance, and general questions.
• Assist with office operations, including managing student organization resources such as locker and office reservations, Hornslink application review, upkeep of the Art Center, poster printing, support room reservations process, and other daily administrative and customer service-related tasks.
• Help coordinate and support programs and special events with the Student Organizations team.
• Participate in special projects, committees, and other assigned tasks within Student Organizations and the Office of the Dean of Students.

Career Readiness Competencies Related to This Position

Career and Self Development: Proactively develop oneself and one's career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships. Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with people inside and outside of your organization. Critical Thinking: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. Leadership: Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. Professionalism: Understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace. Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating viewpoints and shared responsibilities. Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled graduate student (taking at least 9 hours). Preference will be given to Master's and Ph.D. students in the College of Education's Program in Higher Education Leadership or other Master's students with experience working with sororities and/or fraternities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and knowledge in the development of services and programs that support registered student organizations, individual student leaders, and campus involvement.
• Ability to utilize concepts of student development in program planning, coaching, and administrative duties
• A commitment to creating an environment where connection for students is considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities and proven organizational skills
• Other experience/skills as relevant to specific position responsibilities

Salary

$19.33 Hr.

Work Shift

20 Hours Week

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Hiring Process

If you are a potential graduate/doctoral student in higher education, please participate in the graduate assistant selection process organized by the College of Education.

All other candidates please submit résumé and cover letter to:

Cat Schlichting, Assistant Director

Student Organizations, Office of the Dean of Students

Catherine.schlichting@austin.utexas.edu