Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional college is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging to foster mentoring relationships, plan multicultural-oriented events, and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion across campus. Responsibilities include assisting in student engagement initiatives, managing Multicultural Peer Educators, and leading identity-oriented programs. Candidates must be accepted into a graduate program and possess strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. This role offers approximately 20 hours of work per week during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills are required.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator(s) of Student Engagement & Belonging with various Orientation and Welcome Week-related initiatives.
• Manage the recruitment, training, and operations of Multicultural Peer Educators.
• Lead various identity-oriented programs in collaboration with various campus partners.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the annual Sankofa Experience spring break trip.
• Oversee space management of the Multicultural Student Center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Intermediate skills using Canva or graphic design platforms

Education

Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College

Job description

Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging

Position ID: GA-MCAF-IWS

Department: Office of Student Engagement & Belonging

Division: Student Affairs and Athletics

Job Description: The Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging will cultivate mentoring relationships with students, plan multicultural-oriented events, and collaborate with various multicultural student groups and campus partners. The GA will have the opportunity to expand their understanding of how to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their work across various degree programs. This position best fits students in the Higher Education or Organizational Leadership degree programs, as they will have the opportunity to utilize student development theories and apply structured processes in the tasks assigned. For instance, the GA will take a secondary role in facilitating DEI-related training workshops to better support our diverse student populations and advance cultural humility within our campus community.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator(s) of Student Engagement & Belonging with various Orientation and Welcome Week-related initiatives.
• Manage the recruitment, training, and operations of Multicultural Peer Educators, including advising the MPEs on various tasks, providing them with leadership opportunities by encouraging collaborations, creativity, and agency in planning their assigned events, and partnering with them for identity-oriented programs.
• Lead various identity-oriented programs, in collaboration with the Coordinator(s), Multicultural Peer Educators, campus partners such as Student Disability Services, and multicultural-oriented student organizations, including Pride Week, Latin American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Disability Awareness Week, etc.
• Assist with the planning and execution of annual Sankofa Experience spring break trip, including creation of promotional material, preparing and presenting at pre-trip presentation meetings connecting trip theme, and attending Sankofa committee meetings.
• Oversee space management of the Multicultural Student Center (WAC 206), including ordering and refilling coffee station, organizing the bookshelf and checkout system, and removing outdated flyers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Engagement & Belonging.

Qualifications

• Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging practices.
• Detail-oriented and adept at managing tasks to meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Intermediate skills using Canva or other graphic design platforms.

Approximate number of work hours per week: 20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks.

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [e-mail]. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.