Graduate Assistant-Multicultural Programming

The Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Programming will be responsible for assisting with development, expansion and implementation of new and existing programs within the Office for Inclusive Excellence. This position will also provide support for campus-wide diversity programming in the Office.

·        Assist in the program development, implementation, and expansion of the Black Male Initiative Program

·        Assist in the development, implementation, and expansion of the Diversity Dialogues Series

·        Assist in the planning and implementation of heritage month programming

·        Assist in the creation of assessment materials to evaluate office programs

·        Create marketing material for signature office programs

·        Assist with the development and maintenance of various social media platforms

·        Create weekly list of office events to be distributed to social media office assistant and OIE secretary

·        Assist the Multicultural Student Organization Graduate Assistant in programming efforts

·        Attend OIE programs

·        Make referrals to various campus departments including but not limited to Student Success Coaches, Academic Services, and Student Support

·        Meet 1:1 with each assigned mentor bi-weekly

·        Provide academic and social support to mentors

·        Advise mentors in their mentoring of first year students

·        Provide necessary resource information to mentors and mentees when needed

·        Complete GA/Mentor reports bi-weekly

·        Approve mentor/ mentee forms weekly

·        Communicate with professional staff regarding Jump Start students experiencing difficulties, and report students to the Office of Student Support and offer resources as appropriate

·        Assist with student recruitment and retention efforts through various office programs and in conjunction with the Office of Admissions

·        Facilitate FYRST seminars and Bus Visit presentations

·        Assist with signature office programs

·        Provide academic & social support

·        Other duties as assigned by professional staff

·        Experience working with historically excluded groups and the ability to interact with diverse populations

·        Initiative to work effectively and creatively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment

·        Ability to apply new learning, skills, and professional development into daily activities, advising, and programming

·        Ability to work independently, be self- directed, give attention to detail, and deliver tangible results

·        Ability to communicate and interact in a highly professional manner

As a result of this position, the student will . . .

·        Further develop multicultural competence

·        Demonstrate an increased knowledge of leadership application

·        Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

·        Demonstrate presentation and facilitation skills

·        Develop a level of proficiency with program planning and implementation

·        Develop a level of proficiency in advising students

·        Apply knowledge of using technology to engage students

·        Student Affairs in Higher Education & Counseling

·        Student Affairs in Higher Education

·        Clinical Mental Health Counseling

·        Social Work

·        Education

·        Commitment to advocating for underrepresented populations

·        Position requires 17.5 hours per week to be arranged with supervisor

·        Position is part of the Office for Inclusive Excellence and as such will include other duties necessary to ensure the success of major events sponsored by the office

·        Position requires an individual with creativity, organization skills, a willingness to learn, and ability to have fun in the work environment