Monthly Archives: July 2012

Student Activities Center is hiring

The Student Activity Center is Hiring students for Fall 2012!

Come join our team!

Applications are being accepted through August 10, 2012

Detailed postings available at www.hirealonghorn.org

Stay tuned to www.facebook.com/utsac for an inside look/daily spotlight on each of the positions!

 

SAC Student Ambassador

The primary role of the Student Ambassadors at the Student Activity Center (SAC) is to assist and provide services to students, faculty, staff, and guests of the building in a professional and friendly manner. This position requires highly effective communication skills, attention to detail, and an ability to assist numerous guests efficiently. Student Ambassadors are integral in directing guests around the building and to other locations on campus. Therefore, candidates for this position should have good awareness of the campus’ changing landscape and all advertised events in and outside of the Student Activity Center. In addition, Student Ambassadors are representatives of the Student Activity Center in promoting its many spaces by conducting building tours. Candidates for this position must be approachable and eager to share knowledge about the Student Activity Center and The University of Texas at Austin in person as well as via phone, and written e-mail communication.

SAC Student Event Host

The Reservations Office Event Host’s primary responsibility is to assist in coordinating and ensuring the successful execution of events in the Student Activity Center (SAC). This individual will be integral in communicating with the event sponsors throughout all stages of the event planning process. Candidates for this position should possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a passion for exceptional customer service. They will need to adapt well to change and maintain their composure as challenges arise. They should be capable of handling a wide range of personalities and be able to manage conflict while remaining professional. Additionally, Event Hosts promote the SAC and its services and opportunities to the campus community. As such, this individual must be upbeat, approachable, and enjoy interacting with various types of populations.

 

SAC Loading Dock Assistant

Loading Dock Assistants at the Student Activity Center serve as a first contact for clients and customers accessing the loading dock area of the Student Activity Center. Loading Dock Assistants play a critical role in ensuring that the SAC’s recycling efforts in connection with LEED standards are correctly maintained as well as maintaining safety in the SAC surrounding areas. Loading Dock Assistants ensure successful coordination of deliveries for food services in the building, loading and unloading for events, as well as parking. Further, they support professional staff with many of the beautification efforts in indoor and outdoor spaces.

SAC Media Support Technician

The Media Support Techs are part of the Student Activity Center A/V department. In their role, Media Support Techs work closely with event sponsors in coordinating their audio/visual needs for their event and serve as one of the on-site contacts for the department during events. They set up, operate, and troubleshoot multimedia equipment in a variety of meeting and specialty rooms as needed. Media Support Techs also assist in maintenance of equipment and inventory and play an integral role in media content development.

LA 325: Introduction to College/Career Coaching Theory and Practice

This class is recommended for anyone interested in Peer Advising or in pursuing a job in career services!

LA325:  Introduction to College/Career Coaching Theory and Practice

Dr. Katharine Brooks

Wednesdays 3-6 pm

Location: MEZ 2.124

Unique #: 29964

Prerequisite: upper-division status; 60 hours

 

Catalog Description:  Covers coaching theory and techniques, motivation and behavior change, and applications of evidence-based coaching to career, academic, and leadership development.

 

Course Description: 

 

This course focuses on the theories, current research, and techniques of evidence-based coaching systems.  Positive psychology and appreciative inquiry will be the primary approaches, but humanistic, behavioral, and NLP techniques and theory will be discussed as well.  A particular emphasis and focus will be on coaching as it applies to college students. The class structure will be a combination of lecture/discussion, in-class exercises and activities, and practice sessions where you will apply the theories you are learning.

 

You will take two tests during the course of the semester and you will write a final paper which incorporates your academic knowledge and understanding of coaching as well as your personal experiences with coaching.  During each class you will also complete worksheets and other activities designed to further your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as well as develop your own academic and career goals.

 

Coaching skills are invaluable in a variety of work settings, and are particularly important for managers and leaders in an organization.  By completing this course you will be well-prepared to apply your coaching skills to your chosen career path.  You may also apply your skills and knowledge to various student leadership roles (TA’s, peer mentors, tutoring, etc.) you currently hold or hope to attain.

 

Method of Instruction: 

The course meets once a week for three hours. The first two hours of each class will be a combination of lecture and discussion of reading assignments, different coaching theories and other course content. The final hour of the class will be a collaborative learning process where you will work with your classmates and directly apply and practice the skills you are learning through simulation exercises, group activities, and coaching dyads.

 

Goals of the Course:

Coaching has been described as a method for getting the best out of yourself and others. Coaching focuses on change: about making changes in your life or helping others change theirs. The skills and knowledge you develop in this class can be used for self-development or to help others perform new tasks, improve performance in school or work, develop a new skill, solve a problem or find direction and balance in life.

 

This course has been designed to fill a need among liberal arts students for direct instruction on coaching and mentoring their peers and others.  Many liberal arts students seek careers in helping professions, as well as future leadership and management roles.  The ability to coach and guide others to achievement and success is a powerful skill which can be applied to virtually any profession.  But it is not enough to have a desire to help others through coaching.  Proper training in coaching theory and technique is imperative.  This course provides a strong foundation for future coaching efforts.

 

Through this course you will:

·       Learn the key theories and research behind evidence-based coaching systems

·       Develop the attributes of a skilled coach

·       Acquire the techniques used to promote success and positive change in yourself and others

·       Understand the ethics and guidelines for professional conduct when providing services

·       Learn a career coaching system specifically designed for liberal arts students

·       Develop a skill set for providing mentoring and other services to peers

 

Topics to be covered include:

Ethics

Coaching college students

Change, Motivation and Resistance

Positive Psychology

Appreciative Coaching & Advising

Fundamental Skills of Coaching

Career Coaching Theory and Practice