Graduate Assistant-Asian American Affairs - Multicultural Center
TO APPLY:
To be considered for this position, please submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) unofficial transcript(s); 4) contact information for three references to: pakou.lee@mnsu.edu.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: June 2, 2022
POSITION START DATE: August 14, 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Assist Director of Asian American & Multicultural Affairs with any duties assigned.
• Coordinate with staff to design, monitor, participate, and develop new avenues to connect with Asian American and diverse students.
• Serve as a liaison providing leadership development, event support, and general mentoring.
• Create, delegate, execute and supervise annual events as well as workshops.
• Guide and assist student leaders with event and program planning and management on social justice initiatives, community building, leadership development and education initiatives.
• Coordinate with departments in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a united community.
• Serve as a resource for Asian American and diverse students.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts including high school visits, university events and community events.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Attend and support fellow Diversity, Equity & Inclusion departments’ programs and annual events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated commitment to student development.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Ability to speak in public and the classroom environment.
- Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours within 20 hour per week schedule.
- Possess an understanding of historical and social issues that impact diverse communities and specifically Asian American communities.
- A Bachelor's Degree
- Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
- Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preference to students in the Counseling & Student Personnel graduate program.
- Experience planning educational and social programs.
- Knowledge of multiculturalism, feminism, LGBT+ community and other marginalized populations.
- Advising, counseling, and leadership experience.
- Experience working with student organizations.
- Ability to read, write, speak in English and at least one Asian language (especially Hmong, Vietnamese, Laotian, Khmer, or Karen).
- Ability to manage various social media platforms. (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.)
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000.00 stipend plus tuition stipends (up to 9 credits/semester), dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for tuition waiver.
RELATED INFORMATION:
Operating under the scope of the division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Asian American Affairs provides the following: encouragement for students to explore career options, support to provide students with an active voice in the university, resources for academic and personal advising, assistance in promoting cultural awareness across campus, various types of financial assistance, execution of student retention events throughout the academic year, leadership and volunteer opportunities for self-growth and professional development, the building and maintenance of lifelong relationships among students and community leaders.
Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.
Additional information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can be found at https://mankato.mnsu.edu/university-life/diversity-and-inclusion/
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu.
CONTACT
Pakou Lee (she/her), Director of Asian American & Multicultural Affairs
Multicultural Center
Minnesota State University, Mankato
269 Centennial Student Union
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1032
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: pakou.lee@mnsu.edu
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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.