Working Part Time in a Full Time World: Models and Strategies for Success 3:30-3:35 Introductions- 50% part time position in CLA/MTD Supplies for Presentation: Pens Proposal Outline handout Activity handout Business Cards Laptop & USB with presentation Heather James, Academic Success Coordinator Marjorie Moss, Academic Success Coordinator

Approaching your supervisor with a proposal for part time work… Create a well thought out proposal 3:35-3:45 (Heather) – go over proposal outline (hand out)

Hand out hard copy

Various Part Time Work Models Academic Advising 50/50 Time (“job sharing” arrangement, full benefits, accrue annual and sick leave at 50% rate) Each work 20 hours/week Split student case load evenly One advisor is always available for RamWelcome, CSU Visit Days, and mid-year orientations Divide summer orientation sessions evenly Work on different days of the week so one ASC is in the office every day Overlap on Wednesday mornings for CLA staff meetings and meeting with each other Share office space; one of us works in the computer lab if we are here on the same day Communication is accomplished through meetings, email, and texting or phone calls 3:45-4:00 (Marjorie) Highlight various models of part time work (including ours) Academic Advising Models

Various Part Time Work Models Carry full time student caseload Has every other Friday off each week Back up ASC covers on day main ASC is gone 75% Time Works 4 - 7.5 hours days Office is used by a career counselor on off day

Various Part Time Work Models Career Services Manager of Career Resources – 50% time position, permanent, full benefits, accrue annual and sick leave at 50% rate Career Services also has various part-time, non-student hourly positions within different colleges. Benefits: manage budget, meet diverse student needs, and maintain flexibility for employees Other models at CSU – Career Services with variety of positions

Various Part Time Work Models Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLiCE) office Assistant Director Position (87.5% time) Schedule: Works 35 hours, 4 days per week (working late one day) Responsibilities: Supervision, teaching and advising High contact with students and supervisees Benefits: Manage needs of family, living values, flexibility in schedule Challenges: Less money, less availability (helps to set boundaries) Other models at CSU – Student Affairs (Slice) with supervisory and teaching responsibilities

Various Part Time Work Models Hybrid Part Time Position (Academic Department and Student Affairs) Grant Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor (50% time, permanent, full benefits, accrue annual and sick leave at 50% rate) Responsibilities: Manage grant program within the department specifically for FRCC students interested in majoring in the Natural Science at CSU, support students in transfer process and academic advising. Multi-department work: Works jointly with admissions, orientation/transition programs, and student success initiatives at CSU and also with the Student Success Coach for the Bridges to Baccalaureate program at FRCC. Other models at CSU – Academic Department, Student Affairs and FRCC

Challenges & Tips Communication Relationship with department Communication with counterparts and colleagues Remote work helps improve communication when you are not on campus Relationship with department Understand expectations Office Sharing Respectful of others’ space Overlapping time Maximize Productivity Organization is a must Plan ahead to anticipate busier times Prioritize Setting boundaries Have an open mind!! 4:00-4:05 (Heather & Marjorie) Communication (Marjorie) Relationship with Department (Heather) Office Sharing (Marjorie) Maximizing Productivity (Heather) Emphasize that there is no “ONE SIZE FITS ALL” part time model and some question may not be answered until you are in part time position and adjustments need to be made (i.e. remote work)

Activity What do you value most in your current position? What do you value most personally outside of work? Does your current work position support these values? What are 2-3 things you would like to see change or improve to better integrate these values? What would your ideal work set up like? What challenges could arise in this set up? What is the likelihood of this happening? What is a possible back up plan? 4:05-4:25 (Heather) Pass out handouts Individually answer questions (5 min.) Pair up (10 min.) Share out (5 min.)

Questions? Heather James heather.james@colostate.edu Marjorie Moss marjorie.moss@colostate.edu 4:25 – Q & A