LGBT Resource Center Graduate Assistant

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

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

• 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.