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Job Summary/Basic Function
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The Graduate Assistant (GA) will serve both the Multicultural Scholars Program and the InclusiveMU Student Organization components for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The graduate assistant will be responsible for the following:
Multicultural Scholars Program
InclusiveMU Student Organizations
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Presenting at L.E.A.D. Council meetings
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Assisting with coordination of L.E.A.D. Council meetings
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Assisting with assessing learning outcomes of L.E.A.D. Council
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Assist with attending and monitoring InclusiveMU student organization events
International Student Success:
- Assist with planning ISS outings
- Assist with coordinating ISI and ISM dinners
- Assist with attending and monitoring the International Student Association meetings and events
Other Office Duties:
Learning Outcomes:
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- Develop communication skills through the creation of social media posts.
- Engage with multiple audiences (students and staff and community) through diversity and inclusion events.
- Enhance skills of collaboration with other departments on campus.
- Practice interpersonal skills by working with students and developing them into leaders.
- Enhancing time management skills of cultural events, academic deadlines and personal commitments
- Through the planning and coordination process the graduate assistant will apply teamwork, communication, technology and research
- The student will also supervise student assistants and their projects assigned
- To promote the mission of the office, the graduate assistant will demonstrate the desire and ability to follow emerging issues while adapting to the changing technology of Maryville.
- The graduate assistant is also a resource for the cultural organizations in L.E.A.D. Council and our InclusiveMU student organizations.
Compensation:
- Stipend for the academic year: $3000
- Tuition award for the academic year: 12 credits/ up to a maximum of $9864 (dependent upon the program of the student).
The award is based on 20 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester. It is expected that students earn their credit hours in the fall and spring semesters by being enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester. Credits must be earned by May 31 each year. Tuition waiver does not cover fees, private music lessons, books, or OneCard charges. Students will receive ½ of their annual stipend during the Fall semester and ½ of their annual stipend during the Spring semester. Each semester, the stipend will be divided into 8 payments. Fall stipends are paid on or about September 15-December 31. Spring stipends are paid on or about January 31-May 15
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Minimum Qualifications
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• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must be studying in one of the following graduate programs at Maryville University: MBA, MED, MUTH, COMM, ACCT, ACSCI, DSCI, OCTH, SPLP, DPT, Ed.D
• Have an understanding of (or willingness to learn about) cultural differences and cultural competence
Successful candidates will be studying in a graduate-level program, have an understanding of (or willingness to learn about) cultural differences and cultural competence; excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills; an ability to work independently (with little supervision) as well as on a team; candidates must be willing to engage in activities that will encourage introspection and self-reflection; open-mindedness and inquiry; and empathy and intentionality.
The GA is expected to maintain academic and work standards to retain the position and is expected to be a degree-seeking student in a graduate program at Maryville University. The GA will receive feedback regularly, and a performance evaluation at the end of each semester. Some nights and weekends are required.
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Preferred Qualifications
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• Ability to engage and interact with students from multicultural backgrounds
• Strong communication skills and the ability to create and facilitate presentations and workshops
• Strong computer and research skills
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice, or passion and willingness to learn more about this aspect of student affairs, higher education
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Comfortable working with students one-on-one and in group settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
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