Graduate Assistantship for
New Student Programs 2008-09
University of Florida and Student Affairs
The University of Florida is a major, public, land-grant, research university. The state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, Florida is among the nation's most academically diverse public universities. Florida has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belong to the Association of American Universities. With an enrollment of 50,000 students, UF students are among the best in the nation. Approximately 90 percent of all entering freshmen score above the national average on standardized college entrance exams taken by college-bound students. The University of Florida ranks second among public institutions in the U.S. and fourth among all colleges and universities in the U.S. for the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled. The Dean of Students Office is one of seven departments in the Division of Student Affairs that strives to prepare students to assume roles of leadership, engagement, and service as productive citizens in a culturally diverse, technologically sophisticated and increasingly complex society.
The Dean of Students Office at the University of Florida is committed to the total development of students. The major purpose of the department's programs, services and activities is to facilitate and enhance the intellectual psychological, personal, and social development of students.
Position Description
The New Student Programs Graduate Assistant works as a team member in the Dean of Students Office to address issues related to students' and family members' transition to a university setting. This position works with the staff of New Student Programs to address the needs of students, family members, faculty, and staff as well as work in partnership with campus colleagues. This graduate assistant will be a member of a team and will be provided with many learning opportunities that are consistent with their course of study. It is an excellent opportunity to learn skills in the areas of advising, program planning, budget management, assessment, strategic planning, and collaboration.
In particular this position is responsible for:
- Co-advising the Campus Diplomats, a sponsored student organization with the mission to "Personalize the University".
- Assist in training and supervision of FYF: SLS1102 Peer Leader Mentors.
- Assisting in one-on-one interviews for New Student Programs student leader positions.
- Assisting with Success Series, Weeks of Welcome, and Family Weekend logistics including but not limited to workshop solicitation, scheduling, participant follow-up, program wrap up and assessment.
- Assisting in the design and coordination of FYF: SLS1102 new instructor orientation and Teaching Teams conferences.
- Gathering and publishing via web FYF: SLS1102 instructor resources and materials.
- Planning and implement FYF: SLS1102 community building events such as FYF: SLS1102 at the Library, Lake Wauburg, and athletic event.
- Collaborating with other departments and individuals to assist in the goals of this position including the Office of Student Activities, J. Wayne Reitz Union, and Academic Affairs.
- Maintaining accurate records and files related to this area. Promoting safety and risk management practices within student organizations.
- Serving on University, Student Affairs, and departmental committees and task forces.
- Be fiscally responsible with programs and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Evening and weekend work required.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. For more information about this position, please contact:
Ann H. Becks
Assistant Dean of Students/Director, New Student Programs
P202 Peabody Hall, PO Box 114075
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-4075
(352) 392-1261
(352) 392-5566 (fax)
annhb@dso.ufl.edu