FYC Graduate Assistant
Intern Job Description
Mission of the First Year College:
The mission of the First Year College at NC State University is to guide students through a structured process for transition to the University and selection of a major. This is accomplished through one-on-one advising, teaching and experiential learning, and the First Year College Village, emphasizing theoretical and practical methods of inquiry, guided reflection, engagement, assessment, and analysis. Through this process students will gain the foundation for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become self-reliant and productive citizens of an increasingly diverse community.
Purpose
The purpose of the FYC Graduate Assistantship is to provide a graduate student in the Counselor or Higher Education graduate program at NC State with hands-on experience including individual and small group advising, programmatic and administrative responsibilities. The internship is designed to complement his/her graduate studies in order to better prepare him/her for a professional position at a post-secondary college or university upon graduation.
The Graduate Assistant for the First Year College (FYC) reports directly to both the Director and Associate Director of FYC. He or she will work 20 hours per week for one academic year in the First Year College with specific responsibilities for some of the programmatic functions of the FYC Village as outlined below. In addition, the intern will work with an FYC Academic Adviser to deliver the FYC Curriculum each semester.
Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
FYC Curriculum:
- Work with an assigned adviser each fall and spring as it relates to the FYC curriculum within the USC 101 and 102 courses. The intern may be permitted to instruct a USC 102 section solo and advise the students associated with that section per the intern’s adviser’s recommendation. Assist in the maintenance of (or develop if not already in place) the course website. The intern will be expected to meet at least once a week to discuss the USC course, his/her progress, and any students of concern with the intern supervisor.
- Observe several of the FYC advisers during an initial advising and registration advising appointment during the fall semester as part of the intern’s ongoing training.
Administration:
- Develop a Team Agreement with his/her assigned adviser that will be reviewed at least once a semester. A copy will be given to the FYC Director for review.
- Respond verbally and/or electronically to requests from his/her adviser, the FYC staff or students in a timely manner.
- Attend weekly FYC Staff meetings and any related training or staff development activities.
- Participate in the interview processes for full-time FYC staff vacancies that may arise.
FYC Village and Programming:
- Assist with FYC Village Open House during New Student Orientation as schedule permits.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the annual WWW’s “College Event” with the FYC WWW planning committee.
- Attend FYC Village Advisory Council meetings and participate in the plans and events associated with the Council.
- Coordinate the FYC study hall “Pack Study” each semester in the FYC Commons 110. Coordination includes room reservation, advertising, information for the FYC website, staffing the study hall and managing paperwork associated with paying the staff and managing any issues that arise as it relates to any of the above areas.
- Plan and implement the Performing Arts Events/Dinners each semester for Village residents.
Small Group Advising
- Serve as primary adviser to the FYC Student Council meeting bi-weekly with the large constituency/committees and regularly with Council Officers.
- Advise FYC Student Council (FYCSC) members on appropriate activities and events as outlined in the FYCSC Constitution.
- Assist students with the budgetary and appropriation process and report to the FYC Site Supervisor the status of the FYCSC’s account.
Other duties as assigned . . .
Working Conditions:
The FYC Graduate Intern performs his/her duties under the direct supervision of the FYC Associate Director and:
- Understands that employment begins with a training period prior to the beginning of the academic year and concludes the end of the academic year as outlined below;
- Accepts no other employment, unless approved by the supervisor;
- Carries a maximum academic load of 12 semester hours;
- Attends and actively participates in weekly staff meetings and on-going professional and staff development programs and activities;
- Serves on department committees as defined above and as interest and time permit;
- Serves under the leadership and direction of a professional adviser;
- Understands that the nature of the position requires significant student contact and thus appropriate attire is expected.
Qualifications:
The FYC Graduate Assistant must be a graduate student. Prior residence hall staff, programming and/or teaching experience is desirable, as well as undergraduate involvement in campus activities. He or she must display initiative and resourcefulness in responding to student programming needs, must be able to organize and work with student groups, and must also possess managerial skills. He or she must have a sincere interest in helping first year students reach higher levels of personal development through facilitation of and participation in leadership training and residence hall programming.
Intern learning outcomes:
At the end of the academic year, the FYC intern will:
- Be familiar with the policies and procedures for the First Year College and have an understanding of the bigger administrative picture for NC State, how the nine colleges work within the system and how decisions are made in the First Year College as it relates to this infrastructure.
- Be able to administer the FYC Curriculum via the USC 101 & 102 class. Be able to develop and use a grading rubric and how to submit student grades.
- Begin to develop his/her own personal advising style and philosophy.
- Be able to plan, create and implement a college-based program.
- Begin to develop and broaden advising experience as it relates to working with the FYC Student Council.
- Be able to manage an online web page for course syllabi.
- Be able to participate and understand the hiring and selection process for paraprofessional and professional positions.
- Be able to further develop his/her interpersonal communication and administrative skills.
timeline and remuneration:
- A flexible 20 hours per week
- State Date: August 1; End Date: May 30
- $1000/mo.
How to Apply:
Send your letter of intent, application form (.doc), resume and the names of three professional or academic references by Friday, March 23 to:
Karen Hauschild
First Year College, CB # 7925
Raleigh, NC 27695-7925
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