A. Assist in the recruitment, selection and training/development of student leaders/coordinators: Coordinate the efforts of office staff in selecting student leaders for the retreat program as well as student coordinators who assist with year-long programming. Ensure that applications have been read and scored for each candidate, that candidate interviews have been scheduled, and that staff is available for each interview. Finally, serve as one of the team members who assists in the final selection of the staff.
B. Assist with the supervision of the student leaders/coordinators: Meet with the student leaders/coordinators to help them develop goals and plans for various responsibilities. Encourage them to utilize leadership techniques and perspectives that are consistent with Jesuit ideologies.
C. Assist in the recruitment, marketing and promotion of the Office of Student Engagement: Work with office staff to development multimedia marketing strategies to promote participation in programs and utilization of resources as well as maintaining and promoting leadership library and resources to Student Development Division. This may include updating and maintaining department website and creating monthly departmental newsletter.
D. Assist in creating and implementing programs to address the needs of students in transition: Work closely with office staff and other University departments to develop programs which include retreats, workshops, and social/spirit events. Assist with the maintenance of the sophomore living-learning community which includes monthly floor meetings, educational and social events, and recruitment/selection.
E. Assist with efforts to encourage student participation in various leadership/civic engagement programs: Work closely with office staff and University departments to develop programs that integrate themes of discernment, identity and leadership development, social decision making, and transition experiences.
F. Serve as a liaison for Student Engagement to other University departments: Throughout the year, the graduate assistant is called upon to be involved in discussions and planning with other departments related to leadership/civic engagement and students in transition.
G. Other duties as assigned. While this Graduate Assistant position primarily assists with programming efforts, all staff members are expected to provide assistance in supporting the mission and meeting the goals of the Office of Student Engagement.
