Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We encourage those from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
Job Summary:
The Udiversity Educational Institute Graduate Assistant (Udiversity GA) will assist in the development of Udiversity Educational Institute and its programs, trainings and initiatives. Udiversity GA may assist in program and policy research, workshops and training, community building and identity development, as well as offering educational opportunities for the Binghamton University campus on a wide range of diversity, equity or inclusion issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Udiversity GA shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Attend cultural competency and other diversity trainings; become a cultural competency and diversity workshop facilitator.
- Assist with development of Udiversity Educational workshops, training modules and resource materials.
- Conduct assessments, research and benchmarking surveys as needed.
- Attend regular supervision and staff meetings; review literature as provided.
- Attend conferences and educational events as needed.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Udiversity Educational Institute staff, Assistant Vice President for Diversity, and other Diversity, Equity and Inclusion staff, as requested.
Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelors degree or be enrolled as a graduate student.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effecitve verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking, creative and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team; team leadership experience a plus.
- Knowledgeable about diversity, cultural competency, and inclusion issues.
- Experience in event planning, workshop development, facilitation, training, and marketing a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google documents, and social media platforms.
- Some night and weekend hours are required.
- Preference given to students enrolled in Higher Education and Student Affairs; Sociology; Psychology; Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies; MPA; and CCPA PhD students are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Term: Graduate Assistant appointment will be expected to start as early as August 9, 2023 and end as late as May 13, 2024.
Compensation: This assistantship includes a base stipend for the year of $11,000, paid biweekly. This position is represented by the Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU), and the stipend includes all potential union negotiated raises applicable for the academic year. This position requires twenty (20) hours of work per week.
To Apply: Interested candidates who are currently Binghamton University undergraduate or graduate students should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references through hireBING.
Candidates not currently enrolled at Binghamton University should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via email to Kate Hastings at hastings@binghamton.edu.
