Title: LGBT Resource Center Graduate Assistant

Employee Classification: GS - Graduate Student - Stipend

Pay Grade: GS 0

Division: Chief Diversity Officer

Subdivision: Access and Opportunity Programming

Department: Chief Diversity Officer

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The GA position will vary based on student needs. The main responsibilities include developing and implementing large- and small-scale programming, maintaining center communications, advising affinity-based community circles, supervising the undergraduate staff team, and assisting in the creation of LGBTQ education workshops and trainings. The GA will also provide daily office coverage based on the needs of the center and will engage in various other projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Development: Assist with development of workshops and programs to enhance student leadership skills; Assist with implementation of programming for, but not limited to, BBQueer, Outober, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Pride Week, Lavender Graduation, and peer-led community circles (ex: TNQ, QTPOCC, Ace/Aro).
• Supervision: Provide functional supervision to student employees in accomplishing administrative and programmatic tasks.
• Leadership: Maintain communication and contribute to the brand and services connected with the center.
• Program Evaluation: Assist with evaluation and assessment of programs and services.
• Trainings & Workshops/Presentations: Assist with facilitation, leadership, development, and promotion of LGBTQ-related seminars, workshops, and presentations.
• Research: Assist in benchmarking, researching models for services, and other data gathering activities for program and service development and grant funding resources.
• Oral & Written Communication: Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally in all interactions and materials representing the LGBT Resource Center and assist in the center’s social media presence.
• Organizational Skills: Assist with administrative tasks such as mailings, newsletters, program publicity, web page updates, etc.
• Collaboration: Facilitate collaborative, intersectional programming with a variety of campus departments
  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Admission and enrollment in a graduate program at Eastern Michigan University.
• Maintenance of a 67% course completion.
• Enrollment in at least 6 credits for Fall and Winter semesters.

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience working with students of diverse educational, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Considerable knowledge regarding the concerns and issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and TGNC students, including knowledge and understanding of gender identity, as well as multiple and intersecting identities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, individuals, and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and budget-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, management, and leadership skills.
• A positive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to working with diverse students and colleagues.
• Availability to work some weeknights and weekends, as required.
  

Special Instructions:

The GA position will vary based on student needs, the main responsibilities include developing and implementing large- and small-scale programming, maintaining center communications, advising affinity-based community circles, supervision of undergraduate staff team, and assistance in the creation of LGBTQ education workshops and trainings. The GA will also provide daily office coverage based on the needs of the center and will engage in various other projects.

Appointment Percentage:

100%