Union board “I enjoy working at the Oglesby Union because the staff is truly invested in every aspect of my personal and professional growth. I also appreciate the student interaction I have through working with the Oglesby Union Board. Having the opportunity to work with student leaders has reminded me why I have a passion for this field.” - Paige
Responsibilities Include: • Serve as the advisor to the Oglesby Union Board and the Student Allocations Committee • Coordinate special projects for the Oglesby Union Board and Director of the Union
Union productions “My experience working in the Oglesby Union has given me the opportunity to be at the hub of student engagement, watching students become programmers, leaders and make intentional decisions about the FSU student body. No two days are alike, and I look forward to what my students in Union Productions will think of every day!” - Sendi
Responsibilities Include: • Directly advise the Hospitality, Special Events, Daytime, and Co-Sponsorship committees • Organize the co-sponsored event schedule and hold meetings with students in the committees advised • Assist with advisement of all programming and volunteer committees • Evaluate student program proposals and work with student programmers to plan fiscally responsible events • Supervise evening UP events 2-3 times a week • Collaborate with campus partners in putting on campus-wide events such as Haunted Harvest, Seminole Sensation Week, Spring Fling, etc. • Serve as liaison for UP to Guest Services, Operations, and Special Event Permitting
F.A.Q. Q: How many graduate positions are there? How many are available each year? A: The Oglesby Union currently has eight graduate assistantships within our department. There are numerous graduate assistantship experiences, all of which are described in this pamphlet. The number of assistantships available each year depends on how many of our current graduate students will remain employed in the next academic year. Generally, we have between 4-5 openings each year.
Q: What are the minimum qualifications? A: Candidates for any assistantship must be officially accepted into a graduate program at Florida State University. We also prefer that candidates have some form of previous experience in a union setting. Our assistantships are meant to be practical work experiences complimenting the academic curriculum in the Higher Education graduate program, so we look to fill our assistantships with students from that program. However, we may hire students from other graduate departments (i.e. marketing) based on departmental needs.
Q: What are some typical job responsibilities? A: While each graduate experience might look different, some important job responsibilities that successful candidates in any of the assistantship opportunities will perform include supporting and/ or advising students, strong administrative skills, flexibility and adaptability to change, effective communication (both written and verbal), working well with a team, meeting deadlines, ethical decision making, and displaying a positive attitude.
Q: Are there mandatory work hours? A: Yes. Graduate assistantships are required to work 20 hours each week. Each individual will set a work schedule with his or her supervisor upon arrival.
Q: What compensation is included? A: For all assistantships, compensation includes an instate tuition waiver for Fall and Spring semesters (up to nine hours), a health insurance subsidy, professional development and travel assistance funding, a modest stipend, and up to 6 hours of coursework for the Summer term (this is not guaranteed, it is dependent on the budget). Out-of-state tuition waivers will only be granted for the first year. The financial stipend rate will vary based on the department you are placed in.
For more information please contact: Brandon Bowden bbowden@admin.fsu.edu (850) 644-6860 or Ladanya Ramirez Surmeier lramirez2@admin.fsu.edu (850) 645-1559
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