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Graduate Assistant (African American Student Development)

Towson University
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The Graduate Assistant (GA) will aid in the creation and facilitation of educational and cultural programming with a specific focus on the African American and African diaspora student population. The GA will provide individual, organizational, and programmatic support with a focus on student cultural and identity development. The GA will work under the direction and supervision of Anee Korme, Associate Director for Student Development & Diversity.
 
The candidate for this position will be appointed after complying with all policies and procedures outlined in the requirements of Towson University and the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Students interested in this position must be committed to a fully-affirming environment for diverse students and must have foundational knowledge of diversity.
 
Graduate Assistants assigned to the Center for Student Diversity (CSD) are vital members of the staff and will be expected to perform in a collegial atmosphere. The Graduate Assistant will work a total of 20 hours per week, or as agreed upon by all involved parties.
The CSD staff recognizes that the Graduate Assistant is first and foremost a student, so work assignments and hours of duty will accommodate of Graduate Assistant’s academic obligations. However, the Graduate Assistant must maintain expected work hours throughout the academic year. The CSD staff will make every effort to incorporate, when possible, the Graduate Assistant’s career interests and academic pursuits into the responsibilities of the position.
 
Hours for this position are flexible, however, it will include both evenings and weekends. 
 
 
Specific Background & Knowledge Desired:
 
  1. Working knowledge of the African American and African diaspora community.
  2. Experience (volunteer, paid, or through student involvement) supporting African American and African diaspora students or the African American and African diaspora community.
  3. Strong commitment to diversity and social justice with a general knowledge of global, social, cultural, and/or political issues and perspectives.
  4. Experience and interest in programming educational initiatives, supporting student organizations, promoting leadership development, and helping to build community among students, particularly students from underrepresented backgrounds.
  5. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  6. Ability to work independently with minimal onsite supervision.
  7. Ability to multitask, adapt well to change, and work well in a fast-paced environment and with people from diverse backgrounds.
 
General Graduate Assistant Duties:
 
  1. Support activities that address the social, cultural and educational needs of students, with particular emphasis on African American and African diaspora students and organizations.
  2. Meet with their supervisor (Anee Korme) on a weekly basis to discuss updates, assignments, and plan on-going activities and events.
  3. Perform duties relative to the logistics and coordination of programming for diverse student populations.
  4. Collaborate with other Graduate Assistants, work study students, and staff on tasks assigned.
  5. Market, promote, and publicize CSD programs and services through use of the: CSD website, social networking sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.), print media (i.e., posters, newspaper ads, flyers, etc.), and the Daily Digest announcements.
  6. Perform various administrative tasks to include identifying open programming space using the R25 scheduling system, submitting facility request forms to Event and Conference Services (ECS), and coordinating room set ups and technical equipment requests with ECS.
  7. Represent the CSD, as needed and requested, at specific meetings, committees, events, and activities.
  8. Assist with advising and supporting multicultural student organizations.
  9. Assist with CSD signature programs such as the Retreat for Social Justice, Diversity Speaker Series, Cultural Competency Workshops, etc.
  10. Attend the Vice President of Student Affairs Luncheon for GAs—one each semester. 
  11. Perform other duties as assigned.
 
 
To Apply:
 
Please submit a resume to Anee Korme (akorme@towson.edu) in the Center for Student Diversity. Review of applications will begin after spring break; the position will be open until filled.