Student Life Support Assistant

This position is intended as a collaborative role to support each department within the Student Life team as well as an educational and professional opportunity for a graduate student. The graduate student reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Activities.

This is a part-time, temporary position up to 10 hours per week, but additional hours (including weekend and evening commitments) may be available upon discussion and approval. This position is located in Rochester, MN and is not eligible for H1-B or Green Card sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities
Wellbeing and Recreation Support-25%
* Support Student Wellbeing team to expand the Recreation program participation and offered programs
* Support club and intramural logistics, advertising, and support
* Research and work to implement UMR club sports program

Student Activities Support-25%
* Manage the Raptor report weekly campus e-newsletter and UMR events calendar and oversee the administration of the UMR student engagement and events platform, Raptor Link
* Assist with managing the student clubs and administrative tasks such as processing event requests and budgets.

Orientation & Move-in Planning and Support-20%
* Assist the Assistant Director of Student Activities with Orientation planning and events
* Advise orientation team on Transfer student orientation planning

Living Learning Communities - 20%
* Assist the Living Learning Communities Coordinator with programming planning and implementation
* Assist with Community Mentors training and support

Team/Campus Collaboration 10%
* Participate in other committees, projects, and assignments based on interest and educational need.
* Attend regularly scheduled Student Life Meetings as able based on the agreed upon intern schedule

Days and Schedule:
This position is 10 hours per week, but additional hours may be possible based on intern availability and needs of the university. Prior approval from the graduate intern supervisor is necessary prior to working beyond the 10 hours per week. Flexible weekend and evening commitments will be discussed in advance with the graduate intern supervisor.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:
* Admission to a related graduate program

Successful candidates may also have:
* Experience in Google applications (including Calendar, Documents, Forms, and Sites)
* A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and intercultural competencies.
* Familiarity with equity-minded strategies for supporting the academic success and wellbeing of students
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with private student data and confidential information
* Experience tracking and interpreting data relevant to their work and using that information for work and process improvement
* A commitment to knowledge creation and research in higher education

The successful candidate will possess:
* The desire and ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
* An innovative mindset and the ability to operate in a sometimes-ambiguous environment
* The ability to learn and disseminate detailed information using a high level of interpersonal skills
* Demonstration of UMR values: human potential, diversity and inclusivity, community, evidence-based decision making, and respect.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Self-motivation, excellent time management, and organization skills
* Experience utilizing a diverse range of technologies
* Capacity to work occasional evenings and weekends

Pay Range: $17.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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