Office of Leadership Development - Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant for the Belmont Office of Leadership Development (BOLD) seeks to focus on the professional and personal development of the candidate, while creating tangible results for the specific areas of the Division of Student Affairs in which the individual is working. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Students, Leadership & Engagement through the Assistant Director of Leadership Development and collaborates with various offices across campus. The Graduate Assistant will work 20 hours a week from August to May and serve as a para-professional in BOLD. Regular evaluation will be provided to the Graduate Assistant by the direct supervisor related to the work progress and personal performance.

POSITION PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this position is for the graduate assistant (GA) to assist and support the Associate Dean of Students, Leadership & Engagement and the Assistant Director of Leadership Development in BOLD in overseeing all aspects of the Belmont Office of Leadership Development programs, activities, and assessment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Provide general administrative support to BOLD and GOLD- Graduate Opportunities in Leadership Development Programs.
· Assist with the daily input, maintenance, and upkeep of co-curricular transcript data and reports within the Bruin Link database and BOLD website.
· Provide student, faculty, and staff support in regards to tracking campus-wide leadership development opportunities and progress within Bruin Link.
· Assist with the planning and implementation of all BOLD opportunities including but not limited to training, convocation, conferences, workshops, and student mentoring.
· Assist with the creation and distribution of BOLD marketing materials, and web/graphic design (preferred but not required).
· Attend and provide timely support for the execution of evening and weekend workshops, conferences, and events.
The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

BOLD GRADUATE STUDENT WORKER POSITION

The Belmont Office of Leadership Development - BOLD, staff and faculty across Belmont's campus are committed to preparing and empowering students with a toolbox of leadership skills and experiences through a seamless, integrated, high-impact leadership development presence in both curricular and co-curricular spaces.

BELMONT LEADERSHIP BELIEFS:

We believe:
· Leadership is a process that every Belmont student can learn and practice.
· Leadership development begins with self-awareness and leads to transformation.
· Leadership development is experienced in and outside of the classroom.
· Relationships are everything for Belmont leaders.
· Understanding and demonstrating servant leadership is essential for all Belmont leaders.
· We expect that Belmont leaders will have the ability to change the world.
· At Belmont there is leadership development for all!

The Graduate Assistant in the Belmont Office of Leadership Development will support the office with the following areas and responsibilities:

Web, Database, and Brand Management:

· Google Drive
· Banner Web
· Canvas
· Suitable
· BruinLink
· Data Analysis
· BOLD webpages
· Social Media Outlets (Bruin Breeze, Belmont Today, MyBelmont, Belmont FYI, etc.)
· Office and Program Supplies
· Facilitator Supplies and Materials
· Brand Development with Belmont Marketing Department
· Design and distribution of digital and print materials and resources

Program / Curriculum Development and Implementation:

· Research
· Curriculum Development
· Program Development & Framework Implementation
· Student Development

Facilitation and Planning of all BOLD programs and events:

· Pulse
· The BEAT
· BOLD Moves Leadership Challenge
· Social Change & ME
· Deep Blue Reflections
· Bruin Lead
· Leadership Lately
· Tower Talks
· BOLD Connectors

Special Projects:

· Campus-wide experiences
· Academic year-specific projects and events
· Additional projects as needed