Center for Diversity Equity and Inclusion Graduate Assistant

Description

Date Position Available
August 1, 2024

Application Procedure
Cover letter & resume

Compensation
$15.00 an hour - 20 hours per week
Partial (50%) Graduate tuition remission at Nichols College

Job Summary
The Graduate Assistant for The Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be supporting and assisting with the department’s CDEI programming and training efforts. This position is responsible for assisting in creating a diverse community that is inclusive, supportive, and responsive of all students and community members. This position will assist in providing DEI development and engagement opportunities aimed to enhance student learning outcomes, strengthen students sense of community, belonging, and support student success. The Graduate Assistant is expected to maintain office hours and additional hours to support programming and student needs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Create, implement, institute and support various diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging programs and events for ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students and student organizations.
Develop innovative social media content in order to inform and connect with students.
Support diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging trainings to the campus community in conjunction with supervisor.
Chaperone events as needed including evening, late night and weekends.
Assist with the planning and implementation of major Student Involvement initiatives including Family Day, Pumpkin Fest, Student Leadership Awards, and Bison Fest.
Assume additional responsibilities as needed.

Physical Job Components
Light to moderate lifting of files, supplies and office materials
Able to use office and telecommunications equipment
Walking required; traveling may be expected at times

Preparation, Knowledge and skills and abilities
Must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at Nichols College.
Efficient time management skills
Ability and desire to communicate and work effectively with students daily is a must
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational and management skills
Experience with scheduling, budgeting, and travel logistics.
Proficient with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook

Qualifications