Graduate Assistant - Women's Center

TO APPLY:  

To be considered for this position, please submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; to wcenter@mnsu.edu

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 4/6/2025

POSITION START DATE: 8/10/2025

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Coordinate and support the Women Empowerment student organization and leadership board for the Women’s Center and mentor work study undergraduate students.
• Assist with the organization and implementation of Center event programming, i.e.: Book discussions, Women in STEM programming, and Women’s History Month.
• Represent the Women’s Center at events and information fairs, focusing on communicating the mission, purpose, and events of the Women’s Center. Also attend meetings with the Director for the President's Commission on the Status of Women.
• Outreach to students about campus and community resources, i.e.: Bridge to Benefits, scholarships, student success coaching.
• Educate classes and other student organizations about women and gender issues through innovative programming.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and weekly supervision with the Director.
• Help further the goals and objectives of the Women’s Center through marketing and relationship building.
• Other duties as assigned
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

•  Understanding and awareness of the issues and concerns of women-identified people.
• Ability to speak in public and the classroom environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date.
• Preference given to Counseling & Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Social Work, and Gender & Women’s Studies Master’s Program.
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of multiculturalism and feminism.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development.
• Experience planning educational or social programs.
• Experience leading student organizations.
• Advising, counseling, and leadership experience.
• 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: 

The Women’s Center educates the campus on gender equity, advocates for gender justice, and empowers students to lead change. We support and lift the voices of all women, and we welcome and encourage persons of all genders to visit us. Our programmatic efforts and outreach are designed to inspire and empower women to achieve and lead. For more information about our Center visit our website at: http://www.mnsu.edu/wcenter/. 

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 

Liz Steinborn-Gourley, Director

Women's Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

218 Centennial Student Union

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: 507-389-6147

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: wcenter@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.