Student Involvement
Graduate Assistantship Application
2008-2009 Academic Year



Name:
Address:
    City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: Work Phone:
Email Address: Student ID Number:
Permanent Address:
    City: State: Zip:
EDUCATION (List all post secondary institutions attended.)

Name of Institution: GPA:
City: State: Zip:
Major: Years Attended:
Degree: Date Degree Conferred:

Name of Institution: GPA:
City: State: Zip:
Major: Years Attended:
Degree: Date Degree Conferred:
WORK EXPERIENCE (List pertinent work experiences in chronological order starting with the most recent.)

Dates: Supervisor:
Business Name:
City: State: Zip:
Responsibilities:

Dates: Supervisor:
Business Name:
City: State: Zip:
Responsibilities:
Have you ever worked for the University of Nebraska? Yes No
If yes, please indicate:
    Department:
    Supervisor Name & Phone:
BASIC SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENT INVOLVEMENT ASSISTANTSHIPS
For each of the following skills identify specific experiences from your work and/or education that demonstrate your knowledge. Use additional paper if necessary. Relevant experience or skills should be reflected in your resume.

  • Written and verbal skills: The ability to write business letters and memos clearly and concisely; the ability to express ideas verbally.


  • Interpersonal skills: The ability to establish positive working relationships with co-workers. Good conflict resolution and listening skills.


  • Cross-cultural competency: The ability to work with and learn from people who are different from you.


  • Public speaking: The ability to present information to small and large audiences.


  • Organizing skills/work management: The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


  • Basic computer skills: The ability to use the internet to locate resources and maintain communication, as well as possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


  • Self-direction/self motivation: The ability to plan and initiate your own work within the parameters of your job description.


  • Managing volunteers (individually and in groups): The ability to motivate people to accomplish tasks and stay committed to projects.


  • Managing projects/Event planning: The ability to keep track of details, establish and maintain communication among project workers, and follow through with all aspects from planning to evaluation.


ASSISTANTSHIPS (Rank three of the assistantships in the order of your preference, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice.)
First Choice: 
Second Choice: 
Third Choice: 

  • East Campus Programs - supervision and event planning for the Student Involvement East Campus office
  • Gender Related Programs - coordinate individual and group counseling programs and assist with programs in the Women's Center (Doctorate level preferred in Counseling Psychology)
  • Information Strategies - assist with the marketing and promotion of Student Involvement programs and activities
  • Leadership Programs - develop and coordinate the Emerging Leader Class or LeaderShape Nebraska
  • Midwest Consortium Grant A - research community needs, communicate with participating institutions
  • Midwest Consortium Grant B - research, organize, design of Midwest Consortium website
  • Student Organization & Activity Resources - provide support services/programs for student organizations and advisors
  • University Program Council A - assist the University Program Council (UPC) through advising, event supervision and training; coordinate scheduling for the Rotunda Gallery
  • University Program Council B - assist the University Program Council (UPC) through advising, event supervision and training; coordinate University Night Life programming
  • Violence Against Women on Campus Project - assist with the coordination of programs for violence prevention and services for victims of sexual assault, stalking and domestic violence
  • Volunteer Service Learning - coordinate programs in volunteer service and service learning
SPECIFIC SKILLS RELEVANT TO EACH AREA/ASSISTANTSHIP
This chart shows the skills required for specific areas. For each assistantship for which you are applying identify specific experiences from your work and/or education that demonstrate your knowledge. Relevant experience or skills should be reflected in your resume.

STATUS OF GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARATION
(Answer each of the following as completely as possible.)

1. Have you applied to the University of Nebraska Graduate College? Yes No
    If yes, have you been accepted? Yes No
    If no, would you like admission materials sent to you? Yes No

2. Have you taken any graduate admission exams? Yes No
    If yes, which one(s) - submit a copy (not the original)
    If no, are you registered to take future exams? Yes No
    If yes, when and which exam?
3. What area(s) of graduate study are you considering?
4. Have you applied to an academic department of study? Yes No
    If yes, have you been accepted? Submit a copy (not the original) Yes No
    College:
    Department:
    If no, may we assist you in making a contact? Yes No
Where did you here about the Student Involvement graduate assistships?
Daily Nebraskan    Professional Conference    Student Involvement Website
Friend    Student Affairs Program    UNL Website
Other:
The best way to reach me is:    Email    Telephone
The best time to reach me is:    Morning    Afternoon    Evening
Please email your cover letter and resume, as well as any other necessary information to Beth Krohn: mkrohn1@unl.edu.
It is the policy of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.