SA CAT Assistant Manager (S99781)

Summary, Scope, and Responsibilities

Campus Activities and Traditions (CAT) oversees large- and small-scale events, traditions and programs on the Bates campus designed to meet the interests of Bates students and create a lively, inclusive community. CAT oversees and plans events over the course of the academic year.
CAT Assistant Managers oversee large- and small-scale events, traditions, and programs on the Bates campus designed to meet the interests of Bates students and create a lively, inclusive community. The Assistant Managers work closely with the CAT Manager and CAT Advisor on planning the logistics, staffing, and finances of each CAT sponsored event, tradition, and program. For small-scale events, CAT Assistant Managers will staff and run the events for the Bates Community.

Leadership Development:

CAT Student Employees commit to personal leadership development through application of the Bates Leads Framework in all aspects of the work — Campus Life embeds the Bates Leads Framework into its student leadership and employment positions. CAT Student Employees are leaders — who take responsibility for solving a problem or achieving a goal. CAT Student Leaders are expected to develop and practice leadership skills with the objective to create a sense of belonging, build community, educate themselves and others, and to forge positive change in their own lives and the lives of others. The following competencies are most relevant to this position:

Consciousness of Self & Impact:

Awareness of one’s beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions; recognition that these are shaped by cultural context and other external forces. Self-awareness, including one’s inherited and positional power and privilege. Awareness of one’s impact on individuals and community, recognizing the impact of each action and inaction.
CAT Student Leaders are most successful when they develop empathy and are able to consider the impact of their words and actions on others. As a CAT Student Leader, being self-reflective, self-aware and intentional, knowing how to care for yourself and your community, creating space and access, asking for what others need, and asking for help for yourself will allow you to better support others.

Collaboration:

Working reciprocally with others. Working across differences to achieve a shared goal. Bringing multiple perspectives, diverse experiences, and individual creativity to bear on a pursuit.
CAT Student Leaders work within the CAT team and campus partners to achieve shared goals. CAT Student Leaders listen actively and deeply, consider how power and privilege are at work and strive for equity, inclusion, and access. CAT Student Leaders have an awareness of and maintain good interpersonal boundaries.

Common Purpose:

Cultivating a shared goal, direction, and sense of responsibility.
CAT Student Leaders listen, learn, and act towards shared goals. CAT Student Leaders continually consider what is held in common. CAT Student Leaders strive to build consensus, share work equitable, be inclusive, and assure access. CAT Student Leaders work in collaboration with the CAT team to identify shared goals and direction for their relationship.

 


The Basics


Department:Student Affairs
Supervisor: Luke Allen
Office Location: Chase Hall
Email: lallen2@bates.edu
Hours:
Workers:

Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities

Responsibilities


Solicit ideas from CAT and the general student body regarding programming. This can be things such as themes or events they would like to see. Work closely with Campus Life staff to plan the logistics of each event and surrounding activities, including necessary materials, set-up, tear-down, staffing, and general event flow. Plan and host social programs/events that span a variety of times for the Bates students. Attend weekly CAT meetings Create graphic designs (e.g. posters, flyers) using Canva, Photoshop, or another software. Document and promote events on social media, websites, etc. (by being present at events or asking others to send you photos & videos) Oversee, edit and update CAT Board social media and website. Work closely with the other members of CAT to make sure the event has appropriate staffing needs met. Maintain event budgets. Communicate with CAT Advisor and CAT Manager. Serve as leaders and primary point person to create and execute each event.

Requirements


Finance and budget management skills. Graphic design and/or social media marketing skills Organized, responsible, personable, and enthusiastic about student-led and -driven programming Excited to work with a diverse group of students and staff Good interpersonal-, conflict management, and time management skills Awareness of Bates social life, and a vested interest in events and programming Experience and passion for leading and working in a peer-to-peer environment

Reporting


The Assistant Manager works with other CAT student staff as well as Campus Life office staff. Reports to Coordinator of Campus Life Programming & First-Year Experience

Working Conditions


The students will be expected to meet as a group weekly, though the nature of this job requires independent work outside of an office setting. Students must also be able to work remotely and independently in a timely, efficient manner. This job will require workers to be able to lift up to 25 pounds.