AY25-26 Graduate Assistant – Pride Center Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts

AY25-26 Graduate Assistant – Pride Center
Posting Details
Position Information Title AY25-26 Graduate Assistant – Pride Center
Position Description The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer. Overview
Under the supervision of the Director of the GLBTA Pride Center, the Graduate Assistant (GA) will have the opportunity to develop and apply their skills and knowledge of supervision, mentoring, student development, group dynamics and facilitation, educational programming, and equity diversity, social justice, as they pertain to students of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQIA+) and related topics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The GA has 3 main responsibilities: Leading Student Employees, Supporting Student Success, and promoting the Pride Center’s events and resources through our social media and flyers. Leading Student Employees
The GA will assist in supervising the Pride Center undergraduate student employees. The GA will offer guidance, feedback, and appropriate resources to student employees that increases student employees’ effectiveness for interacting with visitors, sharing relevant Center information, and co-creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive Center environment.
In collaboration with the Assistant Director, the GA will be involved in the interview and hiring process for new student employees and will oversee the new student employee onboarding process.
When student employees voice interest in creating a Center event, the GA is responsible for guiding such programming, vetting for quality control, assisting students in managing an event planning timeline, and holding post-event debriefing sessions where formal feedback is exchanged.
The GA will assist the Director and Assistant Director with delegation of projects to be completed by student workers during their scheduled shifts. In collaboration with the Assistant Director, the GA will also complete a performance review at the end of the Spring semester (or in the Fall semester if the student is graduating/leaving employment) on each student employee’s performance. Supporting Student Success
The GA will work with the Pride Center Navigator to assist with academic support programming and outreach efforts.
The GA is expected to communicate effectively and respectfully with all students who utilize the Pride Center, to make necessary referrals, and to offer relevant resources to students as appropriate.
The GA also serves as a first point of contact for students who visit the Center and are seeking support, assistance, informal mentoring, or campus resources on a range of topics including issues related to their academic, career, psychosocial, and identity development.
Under the guidance of the Director, the GA will collaborate with other university departments to share information and resources that pertain to LGBTQIA+ student success.
Under the guidance of the Director, the GA will assist with overseeing student support groups, such as Transgender Identities Group (TIG), and Queer People of Color (QPOC).
The GA will serve as the convener and facilitator of Rainbow Connections, a processing group designed for students seeking additional support.
Under the guidance of the Director, the GA will have the opportunity to research topics on high impact, student success practices pertaining to LGBTQIA+ student populations and intersecting identities (such as LGBTQIA+ students of color) to assist in eliminating student success equity gaps. The GA will have the option to present this research at the annual StARS Symposium. Social Media and Promotion
The GA is responsible for maintaining a positive social media presence for the Pride Center, using data and analytics to engage with and grow the Pride Center’s social media presence.
The GA is responsible for ensuring that Pride Center programs and resources are being promoted in a timely manner via social media platforms and traditional advertising (such as posting advertisements around campus and in student and community announcements as applicable).

GA LEARNING OUTCOMES

The GA will have the opportunity to learn how to:
Observe, interpret, assess, and apply knowledge of group dynamics, peer support, and group facilitation skills that foster supportive exchanges among undergraduate students. Appraise and supervise the performance of undergraduate student employees.
Actively listen, accurately ascertain, and effectively address the needs of student visitors and workers of the Center.
Develop greater knowledge of student developmental processes (e.g., identity, psychosocial) and apply that knowledge to foster student growth.
Identify barriers to and predictors of LGBTQIA+ student success, access literature on best practices, and apply this knowledge to create programming that enhances student success. Preferred Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a graduate program at BSU, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or a social science or related field with at least one academic year remaining in their BSU career.
Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with frequent interruptions.
Knowledge of and/or openness to learning about LGBTQIA+ identities, culture and experiences.
Effective research, writing, and program development skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations of students.
Energetic, self-starter who can complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Able to display a strong level of professionalism.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Must maintain good judicial and academic standing. Physical Demands Ability to sit at a desk for multiple hours and utilize a computer.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to help move promotional materials from Pride Center to other places on campus to support programs and events. Special Conditions for Eligibility Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer. EEO Statement Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Hourly Rate $15
Posting Detail Information Posting Number Stu05256P
Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
c1birch@bridgew.edu