Graduate Student Opportunities

Preview Program Description
New Student and Family Programs successfully orientates over 7,000 new freshmen, 2,000 transfer students, and over 10,000 family members each summer. As a national model, Preview in conjunction with other orientation and transition programs has successfully contributed to a first-year retention rate over 97%. This program features 23 two-day programs over the span of three months and features over 150 different campus partners. Each year Preview selects approximately 45 student leaders to assist in the coordination of the Preview program.

Position Description
The New Student and Family Programs Graduate Assistant works directly with the Assistant Director for the New Student and Family Programs area within the Dean of Students Office and provides programs and services for new freshmen and transfer students and their families (including first-year student orientation, transfer orientation, welcome activities, orientation leader training course, and additional programs as needed). This position primarily assists in the coordination of orientation student leader selection, training, and supervision component.

Orientation Leader training components include but are not limited to the development, design, coordination, and co-instruction of the spring semester Orientation Leader 3 credit training course (EDA4930) as well as the development of staff retreat, and intensive training week. This position will also include assessment of the training efforts and leadership development of the Orientation Leaders. In addition, this position will help with the logistical coordination of the transfer orientation and new student orientation program. This is an excellent opportunity to learn skills in the areas of leadership development and training, teaching, supervision, program planning, budget management, assessment, strategic planning, and collaboration. Salary includes in-state tuition waiver for 9 credit hours, stipend for an academic year (fall and spring semester) & GatorGradCare (health insurance).

In particular this position:
• Assists in the coordination of the recruitment, interview, and selection process of New Student and Family Programs, Undergraduate Orientation Leaders, Preview Staffers
• Assists in training and supervision of Orientation Leaders during the academic year.
• Assists in the design and coordination EDA 4930 the Preview Staff Training Course.
• Develop and coordinate Preview Staff marketing materials.
• Assist in the preparation and participation in our Regional Conference SROW.
• Assist in the facilitation and coordination of Spring Leadership Retreat including curriculum development, staff selection, and assessment.
• Collaborates with other departments and individuals to assist in the goals of this position including the Office of Student Activities, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Division of Enrollment Management, and Academic Affairs.
• Maintain accurate records and files related to this area, Promote safety and risk management practices within student organizations
• Serve on University, Student Life, and departmental committees and task forces
• Practice fiscal responsibility within programs and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Evening and weekend work required.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn skills in the areas of advising, program planning, budget management,
assessment, strategic planning, and collaboration.

For more information please contact:
Kristopher Klann
Assistant Dean & Director, New Student and Family Programs
Email: ktklann@ufl.edu

Position Description
The New Student and Family Programs Graduate Assistant works directly with the Assistant Director for Transition Programs in the New Student and Family Programs area within the Dean of Students Office. The Graduate Assistant for Transition Programs will work with the University of Florida’s premier first-year seminar course, First Year Florida. This includes supporting programs and services for first-year and transfer students. This position primarily assists in the coordination of First Year Florida Peer Leader recruitment, selection, training, advising, and supervision component.

Additional components include but are not limited to the development, coordination, and instruction of the Peer Leader one-credit training course (IDS4905) as well as assistance with Instructor training and support, Peer Leader retreat and supervision of the Peer Mentor program. The Graduate Assistant for Transition Programs will serve as a Graduate Leader in their first-year and instructor on record for First Year Florida during their second year. The Graduate Assistant for Transition programs will also have the opportunity to assess programmatic components, assist in the editing and management of the First Year Florida textbook, Campus Resource Guide and monitor the Campus Partner Presentation Database. Salary includes in-state tuition waiver for 9 credit hours, stipend for an academic year (fall and spring semester) & GatorGradCare (health insurance).

In particular this position:
• Assists in the coordination of recruitment and selection process for First Year Florida Peer Leaders.
• Assists in the training, supervision, and advisement of 70-90 First Year Florida Peer Leaders and 60-70 Peer Mentors.
• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of Peer Leader and Peer Mentor retreats.
• Coordinates and oversees Peer Leader Banquet.
• Serves as the instructor on record for SLS 1102: First Year Florida during their second year.
• Assists in the programming and development of First Year Florida’s Transition Conference.
• Assists with the analysis, synthesis, and reporting of assessment data for First Year Florida components.
• Assists in resource development for University staff and faculty that serve as First Year Florida Instructors.
• Assist in the editing and management of the First Year Florida textbook and Campus Resource Guide.
• Monitor the Campus Partner Presentation Database.
• Collaborates with University staff/faculty and other departments to assist in the goals of this position.
• Maintains accurate records and files related to this area. Promoting safety and risk management practices within student organizations.
• Serves on University, Student Affairs, and departmental committees and task forces.
• Is fiscally responsible with programs and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Evening and weekend work required.

Skill Development:
This is an excellent opportunity for skill development in the areas of:
• Advising student leaders.
• Supervising a student leadership board and student assistants known as Lead Educators.
• Facilitating and designing training for undergraduate students, faculty/staff, and graduate students.
• Development of course curriculum: First Year Florida and IDS4905.
• Coordination and assistance with large campus events including celebration banquets, half-day conference and New Student Convocation.
• Assessment of programmatic components which includes but isn’t limited to analyzing data, developing assessment tools and distributing assessments.
• Coordinating and collaborating with departments across campus.
• Coordinating marketing efforts and student leader recruitment campaigns.
• Editing publication materials.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn skills in the areas of student leader development, assessment, programming, curriculum development, strategic planning, and collaboration.

For more information please contact:
Kris Klann
Assistant Dean & Director, New Student and Family Programs
Email: ktklann@ufl.edu

Position Description
The Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (SCCR) Graduate Assistant works with the Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Directors of SCCR to resolve a variety of conflicts and conduct issues within an innovative and nationally recognized conduct model in the University of Florida Dean of Students Office. SCCR focuses on resolving student conduct complaints using a variety of conflict resolution options including: conflict coaching, facilitated dialogues, mediation, restorative justice, and various forms of adjudication.

Responsibilities will include the ability to:
Serve as a resolution officer for UF Conduct Code violations.
• Conduct information meetings for students charged with Honor/Conduct Code violations.
• Serve as an investigator for allegations involving student organizations including Greek organization and hazing accusations.
• Review incident reports and assign relevant charges.
• Facilitate the bi-weekly Ethical Decision-Making Seminar.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of the Student Conduct Committee.
• Serve as a Teaching Assistant for the Student Conduct Committee Training course.
• Participate in Title IX, mediation, and restorative justice trainings.
• Conduct SCCR outreach sessions at Preview and Student-Athlete Orientation, Study Abroad Predeparture Sessions, and other presentation requests.
• Act as an Emergency Dean on-call for the University of Florida.
• Facilitate the Football Game Day Violation Conduct Process.
• Co-Advise the Student Honor Code Administration.
• Assist professional staff with various projects as needed.

The ideal candidate for this position will have been highly involved as an undergraduate student with skills including balancing multiple, competing priorities, agility, and creativity while thriving in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also be engaging and compassionate with a diversity of individuals and role model professionalism.

Salary includes in-state tuition waiver for 9 credit hours, stipend for an academic year (fall and spring semester) & GatorGradCare (health insurance).

For more information please contact:
Pamela Malyk
Assistant Dean & Director, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution
Email: pmalyk@ufl.edu

Position Description
The Dean of Students Campus Assistance & Resource for Empowerment (CARE) Graduate Assistant works directly with the professional staff in DSO/CARE in a variety of capacities.

Responsibilities will include the ability to:
• Respond to emails received by CARE
• Provide Instructor Notifications for students with documented medical, personal, or family emergencies and create the necessary CARE Reports to document these actions
• Speak with callers to the U Matter We Care line and assist them with their concerns
• Reach out as assigned to students who have been referred to CARE for issues including injury, illness, transition struggles, or others as determined by CARE professional staff
• Meet with students seeking assistance from CARE and assist them with accessing and utilizing campus/community resources
• Assist students with understanding the medical withdrawal process and with pursuing a medical petition as appropriate
• Assist with the day-to-day supervision of CARE student employees
• Serve as an Emergency Dean On-Call for the University of Florida
• Assist the CARE professional staff with various projects as needed

The ideal candidate for this position will have been highly involved as an undergraduate student with skills including balancing multiple, competing priorities; agility and creativity while thriving in a fast-paced environment; engaging and compassionate with a diverse population of individuals; and role model professionalism.

Salary includes in-state tuition waiver for 9 credit hours, stipend for an academic year (fall and spring semester) & GatorGradCare (health insurance).

For more information please contact:
Nadene Reynolds
Assistant Dean & Director, Campus Assistance & Resources for Empowerment
Email: nfreynolds@ufl.edu

Position Description
Americorps VISTA selected for this position works directly with the Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry to enhance operations, raise awareness of services, conduct targeted outreach to specific populations.

Responsibilities will include the ability to:
• Provide on-site supervision and oversight of Pantry operations.
• Facilitate training and development for Pantry student assistants.
• Increase food-raising and clothing-raising opportunities.
• Design new and creative fundraisers for the Pantry.
• Develop a consistent source of supplies and funding for perishable food items at Pantry
• Coordinate Pantry marketing efforts to raise awareness of these programs.
• Research and assess marketing needs of the Pantry.
• Work with creative team to develop marketing content.
• Create informational blurbs about the Pantry and send to professionals/organizations/departments.
• Implement materials in a sustainable manner.

In compliance with the VISTA application process, there are a variety of steps that go into completing the goals and activities as noted above that can be found on the VISTA assignment description.

For more information please contact:
Nadene Reynolds
Assistant Dean & Director, Campus Assistance & Resources for Empowerment
Email: nfreynolds@ufl.edu

Position Description
Americorps VISTA selected for this position works directly with the Collegiate Veterans Success Center (CVSC) to assess needs of veterans and dependents on campus, Improve marketing and outreach, Enhance veteran camaraderie and support, and research and assess housing insecurity on campus to make recommendations for potential programming opportunities.

Responsibilities will include the ability to:
• Design and implement surveys.
• Analyze demographics of all veterans and dependents on campus.
• Coordinate and facilitate training for new student assistants hired to work in the Collegiate Veterans Success Center.
• Improve marketing and social media of CVSC and U Matter, We Care.
• Initiate relationships with campus partners, in order to collaborate and receive assistance in marketing initiatives.
• Plan day of service.
• Organize a group of veterans to attend the annual undergraduate veterans’ conference each year.
• Conduct needs assessment of UF students, regarding housing insecurity.
• Research other college campuses regarding incidences of housing insecurity and resources available to these students

In compliance with the VISTA application process, there are a variety of steps that go into completing the goals and activities as noted above that can be found on the VISTA assignment description.

For more information please contact:
Nadene Reynolds
Assistant Dean & Director, Campus Assistance & Resources for Empowerment
Email: nfreynolds@ufl.edu

Graduate Practicum experiences are designed based on student program requirements and interests. For more information please contact:

Nadene Reynolds
Assistant Dean & Director, Campus Assistance & Resources for Empowerment
Email: nfreynolds@ufl.edu

Graduate Practicum experiences are designed based on student program requirements and interests. For more information please contact:

Pamela Malyk
Assistant Dean & Director, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution
Email: pmalyk@ufl.edu

Graduate Practicum experiences are designed based on student program requirements and interests. For more information please contact:

Pamlea Malyk
Assistant Dean & Director, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution
Email: pmalyk@ufl.edu