Student Employee (Strategic Initiatives and Programs)
Auburn University Center for Cyber and Homeland Security · Auburn University, AL
About the role
Overview 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. Assist the Director with the annual April AI Nexus Conference, managing paper and panel reviews, coordinating panelists, completing pre-conference, handle day of conference logistics, and on-site conference duties, and post conference duties. Collaborate with the Director to create, write, 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. Creating marketing messaging for traditional and Social Media Platforms and Preparing 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. Draft and prepare internal communication, Correspondence, and other materials for stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff. 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 undergrad) at Auburn University Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines. Why Work at Auburn? Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals. Build your network!
Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors. Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. Project support : Assist with the planning, monitoring, and execution of strategic projects, ensuring that key timelines and deliverables are met.
Assist the Director with the annual April AI Nexus Conference, managing paper and panel reviews, coordinating panelists, completing pre-conference, handle day of conference logistics, and on-site conference duties, and post conference duties. Collaborate with the Director to create, write, 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.
Creating marketing messaging for traditional and Social Media Platforms and Preparing 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.
Draft and prepare internal communication, Correspondence, and other materials for stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff. 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.
Enrolled student (graduate or undergrad) at Auburn University
