Student Employee (Strategic Initiatives and Programs)

About the role

The student employee for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Strategic Initiatives and Programs will support the Director in the development, execution, and evaluation of key projects that advance the strategic goals. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in higher education administration, project management, decision-making and community engagement. The assistant will contribute to high-priority projects by conducting research, engaging the campus and external communities, creating marketing for traditional and social media platforms, scheduling and recording notes for the CLA Council on Strategic Initiatives and Programs, preparing reports, and coordinating events. This is an hourly paid student employee role.

Responsibilities

• Project support: Assist with the planning, monitoring, and execution of strategic projects, ensuring that key timelines and deliverables are met.
• AI Nexus Conference: Assist the Director with the annual April AI Nexus Conference, managing paper and panel reviews, coordinating panelists, completing pre-conference, handling day-of conference logistics, and post-conference duties.
• AI@AU Newsletter: Collaborate with the Director to create, write, and edit content for the AI@AU Newsletter.
• Research and analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research on topics relevant to strategic priorities, gather and analyze data, and summarize findings for reports and presentations.
• Marketing and reports: Develop messaging and materials, including presentations, reports, and meeting agendas, to communicate project progress and outcomes to the Director and other stakeholders.
• Meeting coordination: Schedule meetings, record minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure project continuity.
• Communication: Draft and prepare internal communications, correspondence, and other materials for stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students.
• Event management: Assist with the planning, promotion, and execution of programs, workshops, and other special events related to strategic initiatives.
• Administrative tasks: Perform administrative duties as needed, such as scheduling meetings with the CLA Council on Strategic Initiatives and Programs, managing files, organizing records, and responding to general inquiries related to projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student (graduate or undergraduate) at Auburn University
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines