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Say Hello to HR: Introducing the Coordinator of Student Employment (Part 8 of 10)

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Dr. Blanchard announced some exciting changes regarding the Office of Human Resources at the beginning of the fiscal year. We’ll be periodically posting updates in The Source about those changes!

The Office of Human Resources is a full-service Human Resources department that is comprised of the following teams: Benefits and Compensation; Talent Acquisition, Development, Management, and Employee Relations; Payroll and Records; and Administrative. We’ll be featuring each team individually over the next few months so you can learn more about how our teams support student success through service excellence. Navigate to the end of this article to read previous installments in the “Say Hello to HR” series.

UHD Office of Human Resources

We’re featuring the Coordinator of Student Employment, a brand-new position in the Office of Human Resources, in this edition of the Say Hello to HR series. This position, first announced by Dr. Blanchard in September 2023, is dedicated to the onboarding and development of student employees. We’re thrilled to announce that Cecealia Booty has joined the HR team as the inaugural Coordinator of Student Employment. Please join us in welcoming Cece to the team!

The Coordinator of Student Employment serves as the first point of contact for all student employee HR related matters and coordinates student employee engagement activities. The coordinator coordinates and administers recruitment support services for students and departmental managers while developing and implementing processes, procedures and policies in support of student employment. The coordinator also coordinates, maintains, and monitors institutional student employment programs in compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines and regulations, and collaborates closely with other HR functional areas and with Financial Aid to resolve any student employment matters.

By supporting the onboarding and development of UHD’s student employees, the Coordinator of Student Employment contributes to UHD’s strategic goal 1: enhancing student success, and to UHD’s strategic goal 4: being the employer of choice that supports a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

You can learn more about the Coordinator of Student Employment by reading the profile included in this post. You can easily contact the Cece by sending her a message at bootyc@uhd.edu. You may also schedule an appointment with her by calling x7954 or by visiting the Office of Human Resources in OMB S910.

Cecealia Booty

Coordinator of Student Employment

How long have you served at UHD? What roles have you served in that time?
I have been at UHD for a total of 10 years. This includes my time as a Student Employee, Fitness Instructor, and Customer Service Coordinator all which have been in the department of Sports & Fitness.

Do you have any other connections to UHD?
Yes, I am a proud UHD Alumna. I am originally from Texas City, TX, but have been a Downtowner/ Houstonian since my freshman year here at UHD.

What’s something people should know about you?
I love Theater and Film and have acted and directed in both genres.

How does your role contribute to employee and student success?
In my current capacity as the Student Employment Coordinator I play a crucial role in fostering the success of student employees and the departments that employ them. My primary objective is to facilitate a seamless process for onboarding, development, training, and evaluation.

What are some common things people could reach out to you/your team for?
Anything involving student employment hiring or training.

What is something you enjoy about your position/responsibilities?
I am looking forward to the impact this position will have on the UHD community. Being a former student employee myself, I am excited to advocate for students in the Office of Human Resources, to ensure that all students are provided with an opportunity to gain transferrable skills and apply them after graduation.

What advice would you give to a new employee just starting their journey at UHD?
Remember you have a team of people that support you and want to see you succeed in all efforts here on campus. When you get overwhelmed, it is important to remember your WHY and lean on your team to support you. I am proud to not only work for UHD, but to also be a proud Gator!

Other Installments of the “Say Hello to HR” Series

Categories: all employees, Employee Recognition, ESO Spotlight, faculty, staff, student employees, Student Employment