Graduate Staff is an essential part of the staffing model for the Annual Meeting. Graduate Staff members provide much of the on-site support to the AFA Staff, the Annual Meeting Planning Team, and other Annual Meeting volunteers to deliver an excellent experience for conference attendees.
The Graduate Staff coordinator is responsible for the selection, training, and on-site execution of team responsibilities.
Committee Priorities:
- To coordinate the selection and training of Graduate Staff members
- To provide on-site support and supervision of Graduate Staff members
- To plan and facilitate The Exchange for the purpose of providing Annual Meeting attendees the opportunity to connect and collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with partners in the fraternity/sorority profession.
Responsibilities
- Select, train, and evaluate members of the Graduate Staff team.
- Provide front line customer service to conference attendees.
- Assist with onsite office operations for the Annual Meeting including all AV and educational program logistics.
- Distribute Annual Meeting communication as appropriate.
- Participate in initiatives directed by the AFA staff or board of directors.
Qualifications
- A desire to enhance the attendee experience and a strong commitment to creating an inclusive experience for all AFA Annual Meeting attendees.
- Previous experience working with and/or supervising graduate students is preferred.
- Experience with program development and project management for a large-scale event with multiple priorities is preferred.
- Previous experience as an Annual Meeting Planning Team member is preferred.
Commitment Required
- Monthly committee calls.
- Six months prior to the Annual Meeting, minimum of 5 hours per work.
Note: This time commitment may vary throughout the year and will increase in the weeks/months leading up to the Annual Meeting.
