Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Student Life

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

POSITION

Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Student Life

LOCATION

Saint Vincent College

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Part-Time SHIFT:

•not applicable•

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt Reports to:

Director of Campus Life Supervises:

Work-Study Students Primary function: Promote respect and inclusion; build and lead initiatives that support campus and multicultural student life, both on•and off-campus; foster campus interaction and dialogue. Assist as possible with other Student Affairs programming and cooperate closely with other departments to create a successful and supportive student environment.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Pursuing Masters Degree in Higher Education or related field preferred; minimum requirement of Bachelors Degree.

Experience:

Previous experience with student affairs is preferred.

General Duties:

Provide minority student support and engagement. Work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and members of the Benedictine community to maintain current support programs and develop additional services and programs to support students, with a special focus on minority populations. Collaborate with Benedictines in Residence and Campus Ministry to enhance students' understanding of our Benedictine, Catholic Mission. Assist with developing and executing long and short-term measurable departmental goals, consistent with the College and department missions and strategic plan. Participate in organizing events such as the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King celebration. Advocate for and support all minority students on•and off-campus to help promote a better environment for student success. Possibly serve as an administrative advisor for minority student organization. Assist in providing a minority mentor program in efforts to assist in support minority students' transition to Saint Vincent College. Help promote increased understanding and appreciation of diversity among our campus community.

Special Challenges and Environment:

Evening and weekend hours are required. All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, andencourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE

Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances. TAGS position, shift, city, state