Master’s Program in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Program Graduate Assistant Program Overview: The HESA master’s program is housed within the Neag School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership. The core of the program is a 44-credit hour curriculum featuring classes taught by student affairs practitioners as well as full-time faculty scholars. Each year, HESA admits a cohort of approximately 18-20 students into the program. These students complete the core academic classes together over their two years of study. In addition, students have a variety of elective graduate courses that are offered through the Department of Educational Leadership or through another department. All full-time students are placed in graduate assistantships to provide the professional and practical experience that allows students to apply theory to practice. Position Summary: This position assists the HESA Program Director and full-time faculty scholars in diverse aspects related to the functioning of the master’s program including marketing, recruiting, coordinating Graduate Assistantships, two-year assistantship pending a satisfactory performance after the first and completing other tasks as assigned. This is a year. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate correspondence with prospective students, including providing information about the HESA program, developing inquiry lists, and serving as the initial point of contact for inquiries; Assist in developing and maintaining up-to-date print and web-based marketing and informational publications to promote HESA both within the university and to outside constituents; Assist in maintaining a comprehensive Graduate Assistantship list, manage the Graduate Assistantship placement process for HESA students including coordinating candidate visitation and interview days; Assist in planning and delivery of HESA-related events including the yearly HESA orientation, interview days, and year-end functions; Facilitate communication among HESA students, faculty, and alumni by maintaining HESA email lists, coordinating social media outlets, preparing and distributing 3-4 e-newsletters throughout the year, and developing relationships with the program’s campus partners; Serve as HESA Liaison to the UConn Student Affairs Association Required Qualifications: Enrolled in the HESA master’s program at the University of Connecticut Excellent interpersonal communication skills Excellent writing skills Computer competency, especially with Microsoft Excel High degree of professionalism Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with web-based programs such as Google Forms and Qualtrics Familiarity with social media outlets such as Facebook, twitter, and WebEx Prior experience with recruitment and admission
Master’s Program in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) Program Graduate Assistant Program Overview: The HESA master’s program is housed within the Neag School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership. The core of the program is a 44-credit hour curriculum featuring classes taught by student affairs practitioners as well as full-time faculty scholars. Each year, HESA admits a cohort of approximately 18-20 students into the program. These students complete the core academic classes together over their two years of study. In addition, students have a variety of elective graduate courses that are offered through the Department of Educational Leadership or through another department. All full-time students are placed in graduate assistantships to provide the professional and practical experience that allows students to apply theory to practice. Position Summary: This position assists the HESA Program Director and full-time faculty scholars in diverse aspects related to the functioning of the master’s program including marketing, recruiting, coordinating Graduate Assistantships, and completing other tasks as assigned. This is a two-year assistantship pending a satisfactory performance after the first year. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate correspondence with prospective students, including providing information about the HESA program, developing inquiry lists, and serving as the initial point of contact for inquiries; Assist in developing and maintaining up-to-date print and web-based marketing and informational publications to promote HESA both within the university and to outside constituents; Assist in maintaining a comprehensive Graduate Assistantship list, manage the Graduate Assistantship placement process for HESA students including coordinating candidate visitation and interview days; Assist in planning and delivery of HESA-related events including the yearly HESA orientation, interview days, and year-end functions; Facilitate communication among HESA students, faculty, and alumni by maintaining HESA email lists, coordinating social media outlets, preparing and distributing 3-4 e-newsletters throughout the year, and developing relationships with the program’s campus partners; Serve as HESA Liaison to the UConn Student Affairs Association Required Qualifications: Enrolled in the HESA master’s program at the University of Connecticut Excellent interpersonal communication skills Excellent writing skills Computer competency, especially with Microsoft Excel High degree of professionalism Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with web-based programs such as Google Forms and Qualtrics Familiarity with social media outlets such as Facebook, twitter, and WebEx Prior experience with recruitment and admission