Work for Department of Student Involvement

About Our Organization:

We are the Department of Student Involvement (DSI), and we work to engage students in events and opportunities outside of the classroom. We have seven areas in our department:

• ASUI Student Government
• Student Orgs.
• Leadership Programs
• Center for Volunteerism and Social Action
• Vandal Entertainment
• Student Media
• Fraternity & Sorority Life

Our purpose is to empower students to "get involved" so they find their passion, purpose, and community, elevating their University of Idaho experience personally, professionally, and academically. This means each day we are busy supporting and serving students and their organizations as well as creating fun, educational, and impactful programs and events.

Our values include: Integrity, Authenticity, Inclusive Community, Well-being, and Empowerment.

About the Team:

DSI employs a team of student leaders that operate as an interactive support team which aids the professional staff in all areas of the department while promoting involvement opportunities to all students on UI’s campus. They are called Involvement Specialists!

Our Involvement Specialists play an important role in our department’s mission of “Empowering students to challenge their standards, grow as independent thinkers, seek the truth, build inclusive communities, and have fun while doing it.”

While all our Specialists’ work focuses in a specific area of the department, they are each responsible for providing ongoing consultations to UI students and represent the entire department in various ways outlined here:

• Table at involvement fairs or presenting at prospective student events.
• Meet with prospective and current students to share various involvement opportunities available to them at UI.
• Conduct trainings and workshops to aid in sharing information about involvement to students, staff and faculty.
• One-on-one consultations with students to provide a brief overview and connect student to their new involvement opportunity.
• Maintain, utilize, and regularly promote our platform Engage UIdaho, Corq App and DSI programs.
• Attend UI recruitment events or classroom visits to promote DSI to potential and current students.

Overview of Position:

• One Lead Alternative Service Break (ASB) Specialist will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022.
• Generally hours worked will usually be 20 per week depending on amount of work available.
• 30% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 70% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• This position will report to the Program Coordinator for the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action.
• Starting pay is $11/hour for new employees.

Job Duties:

• Planning, marketing, and implementing winter, fall, spring, weekend and summer trips including domestic and international service experiences.
• Assisting in all aspects of program development, implementation, marketing and evaluation of these experiences.
• Planning the multi-faceted social justice based curriculum for pre-ASB meetings and training for participants, leaders, and advisers.
• Overseeing all training and assessment associated with ASB, including, but not limited to training student leaders, follow up with stakeholders, and content for the ASB class.
• Attending UI recruitment events or classroom visits to promote DSI to potential and current students.
• Participating in one-on-one meetings with the supervisor, the monthly student specialist meetings, as well as any other required professional development training.
• Working with the UI Women’s Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, LGBTQA Office, CAMP, NASC, and more partners on holistic social justice programming for UI students.
• Completing administrative assistant tasks as assigned.
• Communicating effectively with program partners, students, faculty and staff.
• Maintaining great customer service to all clients.
• Lead weekly team meetings for ASB staff including agenda creation and facilitating team development.
• Reflect on program goals, needs and data to provide direction of ASB.
• Ensure that the ASB team is completing outstanding work and on time.
• Complete program reports each semester.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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Overview of Position:

• One Community Partnerships Specialist will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022.
• Generally hours worked will usually be 10-15 per week depending on amount of work available.
• 10% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 90% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• This position will report to the Program Coordinator for the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action.
• Starting pay is $10.50/hour for new employees.

Job Duties:

• Working with local community partners and service team to coordinate relationships and programs that engage UI students in the community.
• Serving as liaison between the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action, U of I students and our community partners.
• Visiting sites, assessing agencies and volunteer needs, maintaining regular contact with the agencies, and recruiting new community partners for student volunteers.
• Maintaining and updating the GivePulse volunteer database and connecting students to these opportunities.
• Working with faculty, Dean of Students Office, and Fraternity and Sorority Life to streamline volunteer opportunities for their students.
• Assisting in all aspects of program development, implementation, marketing and evaluation of these experiences.
• Attending UI recruitment events or classroom visits to promote DSI to potential and current students.
• Participating in one-on-one meetings with the supervisor, the monthly student specialist meetings, as well as any other required professional development training.
• Working with the UI Women’s Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, LGBTQA Office, CAMP, NASC, and more partners on holistic social justice programming for UI students.
• Completing administrative assistant tasks as assigned.
• Communicating effectively with program partners, students, faculty and staff.
• Maintaining great customer service to all clients.
• Curate a monthly volunteer newsletter for current UI students.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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This position is for students who have accepted Work Study as part of their financial aid packages. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid with questions regarding the Work Study Program and any scholarship/loan questions.

Overview of Position:

• One Days of Service Coordinator will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022.
• Generally hours worked will usually be 10-15 per week depending on funds available.
• 10% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 90% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• This position will report to the Program Coordinator for the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action.
• Starting pay is $10.50/hour for new employees.

Job Duties:

• Planning and executing programming for days of service: Make a Difference Day, MLK Jr. Day of Service and Saturday of Service.
• Maintaining and updating the GivePulse volunteer database.
• Serving as liaison between the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action, U of I students and our community partners.
• Visiting sites, assessing agencies, volunteer needs, maintaining regular contact with the agencies, and recruiting new community partners for student volunteers.
• Planning, recruiting, budgeting, marketing, executing and assessing events.
• Completing administrative assistant tasks as assigned.
• Attending UI recruitment events or classroom visits to promote DSI to potential and current students.
• Participating in one-on-one meetings with the supervisor, the monthly student coordinator meetings, as well as any other required professional development training.
• Performing other duties as assigned

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This position is for students who have accepted Work Study as part of their financial aid packages. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid with questions regarding the Work Study Program and any scholarship/loan questions.

Overview of Position:

• One Vandal Food Pantry Specialist will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022.
• Generally hours worked will usually be 10-15 per week depending on amount of work available.
• 10% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 90% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• This position will report to the Program Coordinator for the Center for Volunteerism and Social Action.
• Starting pay is $10.50/hour for new employees.

Job Duties:

• Oversee the marketing for the Vandal Food Pantry using department social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.
• Communicate Vandal Food Pantry availability and changes to campus and greater community.
• Assess the Vandal Food Pantry usage and make changes based on evaluation to better meet the needs of patrons.
• Schedule and supervise volunteers who assist at pantry.
• Reply to questions about the Vandal Food Pantry via department email and phone systems.
• Manage the Vandal Food Pantry portal on GivePulse.
• Recruit and train volunteers.
• Present and teach about the Vandal Food Pantry when requested by community stakeholders.
• Serve on multiple University-wide committees as a representative for the Vandal Food Pantry.
• Manage food donations and food drives for the Vandal Food Pantry.
• Ensure the safety of patrons, volunteers and staff at the Vandal Food Pantry by managing risk.
• Apply to grants and oversee fundraising efforts.
• Oversee the Mobile Food Pantry including volunteer recruitment and management, marketing, set up and take down and other event administrative tasks.
• Promote the Mobile Food Pantry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Position Overview:

• One Digital Media Specialist will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022 from this search.
• Hours worked will usually be 10-15 per week depending on funds available.
• 30% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 70% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• This position will report to the Events and Marketing Coordinator.
• Starting pay is $10.50/hour for new employees.
• Recruiting University of Idaho students in a degree-seeking program only.

Job Duties:

• Utilizing equipment and related software.
• Recording, editing, and posting video and/or photo content onto social media.
• Supporting a social media strategy by creating visual assets and scheduling content.
• Utilizing video shooting and editing skills to assist in promoting the Department of Student Involvement programs and services.
• Working on deadline and manage project timelines.
• Coordinating and communicating with students, and staff to refine ideas and determine project focus.
• Sending the monthly ASO newsletter.
• Maintaining Club of the Month and helping winners utilize our services.
• Recording photo and video of key club events and share on social media.
• Developing and maintain a marketing strategy for Engage and GivePulse.
• Learning details about each Department area and make recommendations for collaborations.
• Participating in one-on-one meetings with the supervisor and monthly student coordinator meetings.
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Check in regularly with Assistant Director.
• Serve on ISUB marketing/events committee if applicable.
• Attend and present at University of Idaho recruitment events (UIdaho Bound, Envision Idaho, Sneak Peak, Meet the Vandals etc.) with Assistant Director.
• Maintaining great customer service to all clients.

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Overview of Position:

• Three VE Specialists will be hired to work for the academic year 2021-2022.
• Hours worked will usually be 10 per week, and up to 15 hours during event heavy weeks depending on funds available.
• Regular hours outside of 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. is expected.
• This position will report to the Events and Marketing Coordinator.
• Starting pay is $10.50/hour for new employees.
• Recruiting students in a degree-seeking program only.

Job Duties:

• Play a vital role in developing a lively community on campus by contributing to the planning and execution of events.
• Encourage students/peers to attend and participate in events.
• Table for VE events.
• Attend events planned by VE.
• Maintain records, make decisions, and evaluate activities, including attendance and budget allocations.
• Create risk management plans for events and programs.
• Operate with a clear understanding of the University of Idaho’s mission and strategic plan.
• Attend training, retreats, and leadership programs.
• Maintain relationships with agencies and agents.
• Follow up with campus partners and entertainers with thank you notes and other acknowledgements.
• Prepare playlists of upcoming artists and concerts to promote at events.
• Maintain and update the integrated marketing strategy for Vandal Entertainment as a whole.
• Utilize and maintain social media platforms to connect and engage students.
• Take photos at events, or request photo/video services from DSI Involvement & Marketing Coordinator, to post to social media and for archival purposes.
• Learn and practice the processes and details of booking talent and following guidelines for contract approval processes including:
• Booking, planning, executing, and managing day of event operations.
• Executing contractual elements of each show.
• Overseeing planning and production details (venue, run of show, tickets, promotion, security, artist relations, etc.).
• Facilitate a lively atmosphere at events by coordinating with ESS staff on event planning, design, and execution.
• Coordinate with ESS staff for event management during events.
• Create and maintain collaborations with student organizations and campus departments, such as the Equity and Diversity Unit, to include keynote and lecture considerations.
• Create new events based on the needs and desires of the student body.
• Provide activities-based programming that is unique or trending.

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This position is for students who have accepted Work Study as part of their financial aid packages. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid with questions regarding the Work Study Program and any scholarship/loan questions.

Overview of Position:

• Up to two Office Specialists will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022
• Hours worked will usually be 10 per week depending on amount of work available and availability of your remaining work study funds.
• 20% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 80% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• Majority of hours will be in the DSI office, but there will be several hours per week conducted outside of the office (but on campus).
• This position will report to the Assistant Director.
• Pay range is $10.50-$11.50/hour

Job Duties:

Office Management Role (33%)

• Provide excellent customer service on behalf of our office, answer phones, email, and in-person inquiries from students, staff, departments, and prospective students and their parents.
• Communicate and assist student organizations with their questions, print requests, and other ways they may use the office space and equipment.
• Learn and use Engage UIdaho platform.
• Support our student organizations during fall renewal process.
• Keep office organized and complete administrative and office management tasks as assigned.

Involvement Specialist Outreach Role (33%)

• Table at involvement fairs or presenting at prospective student events.
• Meet with prospective and current students to share various involvement opportunities available to them at the U of I.
• Conduct trainings and workshops to aid in sharing information about involvement to students, staff, and faculty.
• Plan and execute special events and programs in collaboration with professional staff, student organizations, etc.
• One-on-one consultations with students to provide a brief overview and connect the student to their new involvement opportunities.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor, small team meetings, monthly Involvement Specialist meetings, as well as, complete all required professional development training.

Assist DSI’s 7 Areas (33%)

• Assist with organizing events for DSI general, Vandal Entertainment, Vandal Food Pantry, Greek Life, Leadership programs, and Student Organizations.
• Network with the 7 areas and collaborate on projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

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This position is for students who have accepted Work Study as part of their financial aid packages. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid with questions regarding the Work Study Program and any scholarship/loan questions.

Overview of Position:

• One Leadership Programs Specialist will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022.
• Hours worked will usually be 10 per week depending on amount of work available and availability of your remaining work study funds.
• 20% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 80% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• This position will report to the Assistant Director.
• Pay range is $10.50-11.50/hour

Job Duties:

Leadership Programs Specialist Role (75%)

• Provide excellent customer service to current and prospective students, their parents, and other UI campus departments.
• Learn and have a firm grasp on modern leadership theory and best practices.
• Assist the Assistant Director with carrying out DSI’s Leadership programs such as I Lead, Vandals Lead, Women Lead series, Base Camp, POP-IN Leadership sessions, and various leadership “on-demand” training for student organizations, classes, and/or departments.
• Help Assistant Director identify new leadership programming opportunities.
• Assist with implementation of Applied Ethics & Professional Leadership (AEPL) program, a partnership with Career Services office.
• Assist with implementing and evaluating leadership programs and leadership educational opportunities for students.
• Learn and use Engage UIdaho platform daily.
• Train and assist students, staff, and faculty on how to use Engage UIdaho to find leadership opportunities and other engagement opportunities.
• Provide leadership guidance to student organizations, their officers, and advisors.
• Communicate and assist student organizations’ officers and advisors to determine leadership training topics.
• Groom collaborations with other Student Affairs and Academic departments to develop and execute new leadership programs and opportunities.
• Promote all leadership and student organization program opportunities, as well as, other involvement activities to students.

Involvement Specialist Outreach Role (10%)

• Table at involvement fairs or presenting at prospective student events.
• Meet with prospective and current students to share various involvement opportunities available to them at the U of I.
• Conduct trainings and workshops to aid in sharing information about involvement to students, staff, and faculty.
• Plan and execute special events and programs in collaboration with professional staff, student organizations, etc.
• One-on-one consultations with students to provide a brief overview and connect the student to their new involvement opportunities.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor, small team meetings, monthly Involvement Specialist meetings, as well as, complete all required professional development training.

Assist DSI’s 7 Areas (5%)

• Assist with organizing events for DSI general, Vandal Entertainment, Vandal Food Pantry, Greek Life, Leadership programs, and Student Organizations.
• Network with the 7 areas and collaborate on projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

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This position is for students who have accepted Work Study as part of their financial aid packages. Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid with questions regarding the Work Study Program and any scholarship/loan questions.

Overview of Position:

• One Student Org. Specialist will be hired to work for the academic year of 2021-2022.
• Hours worked will usually be 10 per week depending on amount of work available and availability of your remaining work study funds.
• 20% of hours will be evenings and weekends, 80% of hours will be 8 a.m. through 5 p.m.
• This position will report to the Assistant Director.
• Pay range is $10.50-11.50/hour

Job Duties:

Student Organizations Specialist Role (70%)

• Provide excellent customer service and regularly communicate with our 200+ student organizations, by email, phone, and our Engage UIdaho platform.
• Learn and use Engage UIdaho platform on a daily basis.
• Provide guidance to student organizations, their officers, and advisors.
• Communicate and assist student organizations with their questions, print requests, and other ways they may use the office space and equipment.
• Assist students in starting new student organizations and registering on Engage UIdaho.
• Provide New Student Organizations’ Handbook trainings and other trainings topics as identified as a need to clubs.
• Support our student organizations during fall renewal process and any club management updates in Engage Uidaho throughout the year.
• Maintain, utilize, and regularly promote our platform Engage UIdaho, Corq App, and DSI programs.
• Attend UI recruitment events or classroom visits to promote Engage to potential and current students.
• Promote all leadership and student organization program opportunities, as well as, other involvement activities to students.
• Assist with organizing the Get Involved Fairs and other DSI events as assigned.

Involvement Specialist Outreach Role (20%)

• Table at involvement fairs or presenting at prospective student events.
• Meet with prospective and current students to share various involvement opportunities available to them at the U of I.
• Conduct trainings and workshops to aid in sharing information about involvement to students, staff, and faculty.
• Plan and execute special events and programs in collaboration with professional staff, student organizations, etc.
• One-on-one consultations with students to provide a brief overview and connect the student to their new involvement opportunities.
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor, small team meetings, monthly Involvement Specialist meetings, as well as, complete all required professional development training.

Assist DSI’s 7 Areas (10%)

• Assist with organizing events for DSI general, Vandal Entertainment, Vandal Food Pantry, Greek Life, Leadership programs, and Student Organizations.
• Network with the 7 areas and collaborate on projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

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