UCI Student Affairs Employees of the Month
Auxiliary Services
Motivated to help students Megan spearheaded a working group comprised of housing colleagues who presented an alternative employment option and surveyed the students to determine who wish to maintain their employment. The working group under Megan’s direction identified new positions and coordinated placement of the students throughout Student Housing. Megan’s hard work and dedication in leading the group demonstrates her commitment to serving students and helping them to thrive as they pursued leadership opportunities in Student Housing.
Office of the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
Michael has always been very responsive to the needs of the DSC, but he has really gone above and beyond during the pandemic and over the transition to a remote work environment. Michael's responsiveness, creative problem solving, and willingness to help has been critical for our operations during these uniquely challenging times. On top of all that, I have never seen Michael in a bad mood! His positive attitude and outlook make it a real pleasure to work with him.
Student Life & Leadership
Chelsea has been an exemplary employee every month she has been with us. She has a talent for naturally seeing what can be improved, and then can both easily and efficiently make it better. She goes above and beyond, making herself available for counseling, coaching and mentorship for our students and the students in other departments. To sum it up, Chelsea is hard working, brilliant, and the backbone of much of what we do in the Center for Student Leadership.
Wellness, Health & Counseling Services
Brigette has done extraordinary work by leading us through all of the adjustments needed to successfully take care of our patients and staff and is always on top of all CDC recommendations when dealing with the COVID19 virus. She is very knowledgeable regarding public health and a problem solver for other departments in SHC. Brigette was even available by phone when she was out sick with pneumonia. She is an inspiration and puts us at ease when we are worried.
Past Student Affairs Employees of the Month »
About the Program
The Student Affairs Employee of the Month program will recognize contributions of staff employees from each cluster in the Division of Student Affairs.
Employees are nominated by their colleagues and reviewed by campus partners outside of the Division of Student Affairs.
Eligibility
Currently employed staff.
Student staff, temporary staff, or third party staff are not eligible.
Recognition
Staff who are recognized as employees of the month will be highlighted in our quarterly newsletter and will be eligible for Staff of the Year. All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition. There is no financial compensation connected to this award.
For questions please contact Alexandra Murillo.
Criteria for Nomination & Selection
A scoring model will be used by the Employee of the Month Selection Committee based upon the following criteria. However, an employee need not meet all these requirements to receive the award. In order for the committee to fully evaluate the nominated employee’s attributes and/or achievements, it is important that specific examples are cited in the letters of recommendation.
Attitude and Commitment
- Dedicated to fulfilling job responsibilities
- Demonstrates good customer service skills
- Active involvement in committees, fundraisers, fairs, trainings, and other miscellaneous activities
- Serves as a role model to others
- Goes above and beyond the requirements of the job
Interpersonal Skills
- Displays a helpful, cooperative and positive attitude towards superiors and co-workers
- Consistently friendly and available to others
- Uses effective listening skills
- Has a team player attitude
- Voluntarily assists co-workers in order to complete important department projects
Work Performance
- Knowledgeable of UCI policy and procedure
- High overall quality of performance
- Accurately completes work assignments on time
- Controls high stress situations tactfully and calmly
- Takes initiative
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Ability to train others and gladly willing to do so
Personal Traits
- Maintains an appropriate and neat personal appearance
- Professional demeanor
- Conscientious, honest, hardworking
- Integrity, on and off the job
Nomination Due Dates
Nominations are due the last Friday or every month for the current month.
2020
January: January 31
February: February 28
March: extended to April 10
April: May 8
May: June 5
June: June 26
July: July 31
August: August 28
September: September 30
October: October 30
November: November 20
December: December 18
