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Program Description The Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program (WISE RP) is a residential living-learning program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. WISE RP’s mission is to assist gender minoritized students interested in majoring in or pursuing a career in one of the STEM fields in their transition from high school to college. The WISE RP links students with resources and opportunities that will support their academic and personal pursuits, assist students' holistic development, while creating enriching cultural and educational opportunities to engage within and across differences. Each cohort of the WISE RP is composed of approximately 100-105 first-year students, 20-25 second-year students serving as peer mentors to the first-year students, and 4 resident advisors who live and learn together as they navigate their STEM journeys. The WISE RP strives to ensure community members leave the experience with increased self-efficacy, enhanced leadership skills, and a greater sense of how they hope to make an impact on their respective fields of study.
Program Tenets The curricular and co-curricular elements of the WISE RP are grounded by three guiding tenets: identity in a STEM context, cultivating STEM Self-Efficacy, and developing critical leadership skills. These tenets are integrated in and inform all of WISE RP programmatic and academic initiatives.
? Identity in a STEM Context - In order to be successful in anything--college, a career, life in general--one must have a clear understanding of self; Through curricular and co-curricular engagement, students will learn how to critically examine their social location (i.e., the groups people belong to because of their position in history and society; often characterized by gender, race, social class, age, ability, religion, sexual orientation, and geographic location--the intersections of social identity, context, and power), personal values, and lived experiences and begin to explore how these nuances inform and shape their experiences as gender-minoritized individuals in STEM. ? Building STEM efficacy - Focuses on cultivating students' belief in their abilities and capacity to engage in STEM (i.e., STEM self-efficacy). Students will develop an internal appreciation and self-conviction in their own influence, power, agency, and capacity for STEM. ? Cultivating Critical Leadership - With identities and contexts centered, students will interrogate their perceptions and understanding of leadership. Students will cultivate their leadership skill sets and capacities and discover what lenses and abilities are important for leadership and how to practice leadership in a variety of disciplines, contexts, and settings. Graduate Assistant Position Description The Graduate Assistant oversees WISE RP’s marketing and communications initiatives, leads special projects that advance recruitment, outreach, and program visibility, and co-supervises, along with the Associate Director, WISE RP's undergraduate Communications & Outreach Team and Recruitment Team. The responsibilities of this position vary throughout the academic year, with recruitment- and selection-related responsibilities increasing during the winter term and marketing and communications responsibilities occurring consistently throughout the year. Marketing & Communications (30%) WISE RP's marketing and communications efforts promote the program to prospective and current students while strengthening the program's visibility across the University of Michigan community and beyond. Through digital communications, social media, print materials, and web content, the Graduate Assistant helps ensure that WISE RP messaging is engaging, accurate, and reflective of the program's mission and values. The Graduate Assistant provides primary oversight for the program's marketing and communications strategy and supports the development of promotional materials that enhance recruitment, student engagement, and program recognition. To support this aspect of the program, the Graduate Assistant: ? Assists with the development and implementation of marketing and communications initiatives that support recruitment, student engagement, and donor relations ? Coordinates the WISE RP social media presence by creating, scheduling, and publishing content, with the support of the undergraduate Communications & Outreach Team ? Maintains and updates the WISE RP website to ensure information is current, accurate, and accessible ? Designs promotional materials, including flyers, digital graphics, presentations, newsletters, and other communication materials ? Collaborates with professional staff and student leaders to promote WISE RP programs, events, and opportunities ? Maintains the WISE RP brand by ensuring communications are consistent in tone, messaging, and visual identity ? Tracks engagement metrics and provides recommendations to improve outreach and communications efforts Communications & Outreach Team Supervision (25%): The WISE RP Communications & Outreach Team is composed of undergraduate students who serve as year-long ambassadors for the program. Team members support the WISE RP's marketing and communications efforts by creating digital content, sharing the student experience, promoting program initiatives, and assisting with outreach efforts throughout the academic year. During the winter recruitment season, Communications & Outreach Team members also participate in Campus Days, information sessions, and other recruitment events to engage prospective students and families. The Graduate Assistant provides primary supervision for the Communications & Outreach Team and supports the team's professional development, coordination, and day-to-day operations. To support this aspect of the program, the Graduate Assistant: ? Selects and provides primary supervision for a team of undergraduate Communications & Outreach Team members ? Hosts training to prepare team members to represent the WISE RP through marketing communications, and outreach initiatives ? Assigns and coordinates student responsibilities related to social media, content creation, outreach projects, and recruitment events ? Facilitates regular team meetings and provides ongoing coaching and feedback ? Collaborates with team members to develop content that reflects the WISE RP student experience ? Communicates regularly with team members to address questions, challenges, or issues as they arise Recruitment Team Supervision (20%): The WISE RP Recruitment Team is composed of a team of undergraduate students who have previously participated in the WISE RP. Team members serve as knowledgeable, welcoming ambassadors for the program, engaging with prospective students, families, and campus community members during the Winter Recruitment Season. Through their involvement in University of Michigan Campus Days, virtual information sessions, and other recruitment opportunities throughout the year, Recruitment Team members provide meaningful peer-to-peer insight and play a critical role in encouraging students to apply to and learn more about the WISE RP. The Graduate Assistant provides primary supervision for the Recruitment Team and supports the operational and administrative aspects of our recruitment initiatives. To support this aspect of the program, the Graduate Assistant: ? Selects and provides primary supervision for a team of students who serve on the WISE RP Recruitment Team ? Hosts RT training to prepare members to serve as knowledgeable, welcoming ambassadors to prospective students, families, and campus community members ? Coordinates team participation in Campus Days, information sessions, and other recruitment and outreach events ? Coordinate with the U-M Campus Day team to ensure recruitment shifts are fully staffed ? Organizes and maintains tabling supplies, materials, and promotional swag ? Communicates regularly with Recruitment Team members to address questions, challenges, or issues as they arise Program Support & Student Engagement (15%) The Graduate Assistant serves as a member of the WISE RP professional staff team by supporting program initiatives, student engagement efforts, and special events throughout the academic year. While the Graduate Assistant's primary responsibilities center on recruitment, communications, and outreach, they also contribute to the successful implementation of WISE RP programming by providing logistical support, participating in planning discussions, and engaging with students throughout the year. To support this aspect of the program, the Graduate Assistant: ? Attends weekly professional leadership team meetings ? Participates in the planning and implementation of WISE RP workshops, programs, and special events, as needed ? Assists with event logistics, including materials preparation, set-up, and day-of support, as needed ? Builds relationships with students by maintaining an active presence at WISE RP events and initiatives ? Shares personal skills, knowledge, and professional experiences through presentations, facilitation, or other engagement opportunities, as appropriate Cohort Recruitment & Selection Support (10%) The Graduate Assistant supports the implementation of WISE RP’s annual recruitment and cohort selection process under the direction of the Associate Director. This support includes assisting with applicant communications, application review, and other administrative aspects of the selection process. To support this aspect of the program, the Graduate Assistant: ? Assists with the implementation of the WISE RP recruitment and selection timeline ? Supports the coordination of application review processes and selection meetings ? Assists with the review and organization of WISE RP application materials using established selection criteria ? Assists with communications to prospective students throughout the application and selection process
Work Hours: The Graduate Assistant will be expected to work 15 hours/week and will be paid $21 per hour. |
