Graduate Assistant-Center for Multicultural Equity & Access - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
TO APPLY:
In order to be considered for this position please submit materials to benjamin.thao.2@mnsu.edu.
1) Resume; 2) Cover letter; 3) Unofficial transcripts; 4) Three references; 5) Diversity statement on your commitment to diversity.
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: August 18, 2022
POSITION START DATE: August 21, 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
The role of this GA will be to help recruit underrepresented and first generation high school students to Minnesota State University, Mankato. This will include but is not limited to:
- Participating in the recruitment and retention activities for underrepresented students.
- Participating in academic advising activities.
- Creating, delegating, executing, and supervising annual events.
- Creating promotional materials for recruitment
- Phone calling potential incoming first-year students
- Collaborate with various departments within Diversity & Inclusion to promote multiculturalism.
- Attend department and staff meetings.
- Attend fellow Diversity & Inclusion departments' annual events.
- Perform and assist the Director of Diversity Engagement & Initiatives with any additional assigned duties.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
- A Bachelor's Degree
- Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits per semester during assistantship and in good academic standing.
- Demonstrated commitment to student development and multiculturalism.
- Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours within a 20-hour per week schedule (non-remote).
- Ability to work with the recruitment of underrepresented students.
- Have good leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.
- 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:
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated experience working with academically at-risk students.
- Demonstrated experience working with underrepresented populations.
- Demonstrated advising experience.
- Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a first-year graduate program in Counseling and Student Personnel Department, Educational Leadership, Experiential Education, or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- Attention to detail, professionalism, and dependability.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.
RELATED INFORMATION:
Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu.
CONTACT
Benjamin Thao, Director of Diversity Engagement and Initiatives
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Minnesota State University, Mankato
284 Centennial Student Union
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5594
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: benjamin.thao.2@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.