Opening for Graduate Assistantship Positions

General Description:
The Office of Greek Life & Leadership Programs offers support and direction to 22 fraternity and sororities affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference, North-American Interfraternity Conference, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

The Graduate Assistant will function as a staff member, working directly with the Center for Student Involvement staff. He/She will assist the Director of Student Life and the Curris Center and Coordinator of Greek Life & Student Leadership Programs in providing support to the fraternal and student organizations. The Graduate Assistant’s responsibilities will be carried out under the supervision of the Coordinator of Greek Life & Student Leadership Programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of IFC and Panhellenic recruitment;
• Assist in coordinating educational programs for Greek new members.
• Assist in the recruiting and initiation of members for Order of Omega
• Assist in the coordination of annual student organization events including: training programs, involvement fairs, and awards & recognition events, and other organizational development focused programs.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to provide updates, monitor performance and seek guidance.
• Fulfill other assigned duties.
• Requires 20 hours per week while school is in session. Some evening and weekend work required.

Professional Competencies Offered
Demonstrate...

• An understanding of how student development learning theory and research are relevant to student learning and personal development.
• Ability to work with individual students with regard to learning and developmental issues.
• Ability to advise student groups and organizations.
• Ability to apply student learning and developmental theory to student affairs practice in a specific context.
• The ability to formulate goals, implement strategies for achieving goals through efficient and effective use of resources and evaluation of goal attainment.
• Adherence to and value for professional ethical standards.
• Ability to teach and model respect for shared community values.
• A willingness to engage in sustained dialogue in order to reach an understanding of the issues presented.
• The ability to relate effectively to a wide range of people and appreciate individual differences, with cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to build rapport, establish and maintain mutually satisfying relationships.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems and see opportunities where others see obstacles.
• Ability to engage in the process of change

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership and(or) experience with a Greek organization
• Ability to teach and model respect for shared community values.
• Experience with event planning

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