Division: Student Life

Department: Student Union

Responsible to: Assistant Director of Student Union Programs

PURPOSE Assists the department in achieving its goal of enhancing the overall educational experience of students through the development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, and governance programs. The graduate assistant is expected to facilitate programs and activities that conform to the stated standards and overall mission of Baylor University and the program quality and goals of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES Average work week of 20 hours to be negotiated with supervisor, evening and weekend work required

Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in other staff development activities/projects

Serve on committees as assigned by supervisor or Director of Student Union

Serve on The Place 2 BU Programming Collaborative and participate in the planning and promotion of these events

Develop and maintain the 2BU web site

Assist with the promotion and selection of Baylor Activities Council (BAC) Leadership Team and members

Assist BAC with development of daytime, evening and weekend events, and advise members of the leadership team

Responsible for tracking the BAC budget (including expenditures, deposits, etc.)

Attend weekly BAC meetings

Promote evening and weekend programs through presentations and other marketing methods to organizations and faculty/staff members

Work with staff of Bill Daniel Student Center in coordinating evening and weekend programs

Perform related duties as assigned

SUPERVISION General instruction and periodic review given by the Assistant Director of the Student Union for Programming

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree

Acceptance into graduate program

(M.S. in Student Services Administration)

Effective oral, written and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a contributing

member of a team

Must be flexible, motivated, and able to perform well

under pressure

Participation as a student leader in co-curricular

activities

Ability to interact effectively with individuals regardless of age, socioeconomic status, race, or gender

$750.00/month for 12 months= $9,000.00 year

9 hours tuition stipend per semester (fall and spring)

3 hours tuition stipend per semester (summer sessions)

rev. May 12, 2004