Division of Student Affairs
Leadership and Organizational Development
Position Announcement 2018-2019
Graduate Assistant – Leadership Learning Community
The Leadership Office in the Department of Student Activities at the University of Connecticut is seeking a graduate assistant for the academic year 2018-2019. The Graduate Assistant will participate in the dynamic development and implementation of exceptional services and programs associated with the Leadership Learning Community (LLC) - a residential, academic, and experiential community of 85 first and second-year students which provides students with an integrated learning experience. The Leadership Learning Community is a mutually supportive environment that intentionally challenges members to further their character, integrity, personal and global awareness, and ability to inspire others.
Brief Description:
This Graduate Assistant experience will include direct responsibilities and active involvement in the development, delivery, and support of programs and services in the LLC. Under the supervision of a designated administrator, the LLC GA will provide instruction, programmatic, and administrative support to the students of the LLC and be an active staff member in the Leadership Office.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instructing up to 4 seminar courses and assisting with curriculum development and implementation, student advising, and assessing student development;
- Planning and implementing leadership development, social, and co-curricular activities;
- Marketing of LLC including print and electronic materials as well as social media;
- Assisting in program evaluation including instrument design, data collection, analysis, and reporting;
- Participating in residential-based and experiential (off-campus) programs;
- Supervising 2 LLC undergraduate mentor(s) and up to 4 instructional assistants;
- Completing other duties as required including, but not limited to, office projects and department committees.
Qualifications:
- Acceptance to an appropriate graduate program at the University of Connecticut;
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective in-class instruction;
- Demonstrated ability to assist in the development of credit bearing academic courses;
- Strong written and verbal communication;
- Supervisory and/or advisory experience;
- Knowledge and/or interest in student development, leadership education and leadership theories;
- Commitment to excellence in the development of student-centered programs and services;
- Organization, creativity, self-motivation, a sense of humor, initiative, multi-tasking skills, and a can-do attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ semesters experience as a college level TA/instructor;
- Experience working in a college residential environment;
- Experience with event planning and event management;
- 1+ year experience in supervising college students;
- Strong ability to work effectively on MS Excel, Access and Publisher.
Commitment:
- 20 hours per week; schedule will vary based on student’s availability and programmatic needs.
- Weekend and evening hours are required in order to attend related events;
- Summer employment may be available beginning July/August 2018 and is strongly encouraged; excellent candidates who also have summer availability will be given special consideration.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should send a) letter of interest, b) resume, c) names and contact information for three professional references to:
Joseph Briody, Leadership and Organizational Development, at Joseph.Briody@uconn.edu
Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled.
The University of Connecticut strongly encourages applications from people of color, women and people with disabilities.
www.leadership.uconn.edu ~ www.studentactivities.uconn.edu
For more information, contact: Leadership and Organizational Development at 860.486.6588