Supports the Director of Staff Development with onboarding, staff meetings, events, and recognition activities. Develops assessment tools to guide decisions on programs, retention, and employee development. Researches current trends in staff development. Promotes and attends continuing education opportunities on campus, including those outside regular business hours. Aids in creating, executing, and assessing Student Learning Outcomes for 1,600 student employees. Provides administrative assistance and organizes event logistics. Creates marketing materials and manages event media. Serves as the speaker liaison and coordinates with presenters. Assists with event setup and execution. Works evening events as needed. Additional duties as assigned.
Graduate Assistant - Student Life Staff Development - 525953
Job no: 525953
Position type: On-Campus Graduate
Location: Tuscaloosa
Division/Equivalent: Student Employment
Categories: Marketing/Event Planning, Graduate Assistant, Student
Pay Grade/Pay Range: See Note to Applicants
Department/Organization: 800109 - Student Life Staff Development
Normal Work Schedule: Flexible; Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, up to 20 hours per week, some evenings
Note to Applicants: This position pays $21.00/hour. This equates to $16,380 over 9 months (typically 08/01 to 04/30).
Job Summary: The Graduate Assistant for the Professional Development Program supports the Director of Staff Development in planning and implementing professional development initiatives for 275 staff members within the Division of Student Life.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Current University of Alabama graduate student. Experience with event planning and execution. Flexibility to work evening events as needed.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in creating marketing materials and event media. Ability to develop and assess learning outcomes. Familiarity with inclusive hiring practices and staff development strategies. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Majoring in Higher Education Administration, Communications, or related program. Event or project management experience. High quality communication skills (public speaking, written communication, media, marketing, etc.). Relationship and rapport building skills. Creative, reliable, and willing to learn.
Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
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