Career Development

The Non-Traditional Student Resource Center is looking to hire a Graduate Student Assistant who will be responsible for collaborating with affiliated departments and addressing the needs of the Non-Traditional Student population. Read on for more info and to apply!

By Daina Tagavi, Professional Development Peer
Thursday, May 30th, 2019 - 10:00am


The Non-Traditional Student Resource Center (NTSRC) is looking to hire a Graduate Student Assistant.

The NTSRC Graduate Assistant is responsible for the direct supervision of a team of four student staff tasked with the programming for and staffing of the NTSRC. The Graduate Student is not responsible for direct programming but instead supporting the student staff in programming efforts and promoting the NTSRC, its projects, and helping to shape the direction of the office and mission. The Graduate Assistant is also responsible for collaborating with affiliated departments and addressing needs of the Non​-Traditional Student population. The Graduate Assistant will report to Kim Equinoa, Associate Dean of Student Life.

Responsibilities (​duties may include but are not limited to):

  • Supervision: Responsible for supervising a team of student staff members, and scheduling and attending weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly individual supervision meetings.

  • Programming: Responsible for overseeing and supervising staff programs from start to finish. This includes supervision of organizing, preparing, networking, working the event, and conducting post-event evaluations.

  • Program Evaluation: Responsible for supporting and promoting assessment of Non Traditional student events, and measuring the effectiveness of programming efforts. Responsible for modifying programs based on assessment outcomes.

  • Financial Management: Responsible for assisting with planning quarterly program budgets for the NTSRC programs and events.

  • Resource Center Management: Provide oversight to the Non-Traditional Student Resource Center space and ensure the Center is accessible and staffed appropriately by intern team.

  • Collaboration/Outreach: Responsible for working with other departments within the Division of Student Affairs to provide a diverse array of events and programs for the NTSRC constituents. Responsible for representing the NTSRC and its mission within the UCSB and broader communities.

Requirements:

  • Admitted to UCSB graduate program and enrolled in a graduate course of study.

  • Able to work a 25% appointment (10 hours/week) for each 2019-2020 academic quarter.

  • General preference will be given to students with supervision or oversight experience.

  • Must be an assertive communicator, willing to join a fast-paced but close-knit team of staff members.

  • Superb time management skills required.

Start date negotiable based on applicant's availability; no later than September 1, 2019.

For more info and to apply, click here (must be logged in to Google for link to work).