Graduate Assistant - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Justice - Mcdaniel College

Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Provost for Equity and Belonging (APEB), the Graduate Assistant for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) will support the Associate Provost for Equity and Belonging by providing administrative assistance, promoting DEIJ initiatives, and supporting initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the APEB, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), and all aspects of DEIJ focused initiatives, programs, and events.

• Assist with outreach to campus constituents and marketing.

• Research DEIJ topics and prepare and maintain reports of findings as needed.

• Maintain records and data in Campus Groups of all Cultural Student Groups programing.

• Staff tabling events at various campus locations on behalf of the ODEI.

• Work on special projects and provide support to staff, programs, and services.

• Other duties as assigned by the APEB.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program at McDaniel College.

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable with public speaking.

• Demonstrate initiative, time management and attention to detail.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Professional demeanor is a must

Physical Characteristics

This position requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as some bending and stooping when working with files. This position requires some physical activity including participation walks into downtown Westminster, and ice-breaker type activities. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time. Quite a bit of finger/hand dexterity is involved in regard to typing and/or filing. The overall setting of the job is in an area conducive to a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit this link.

Application Instructions:

Completed applications must include the following: cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience; resume, names and contact information of three professional references, and a completed job application. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.