Graduate Assistant — Student Belonging & DEI Programs

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

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.