Multicultural Services Student Assistant (26/27) - FWS

About the role

The University of La Verne’s Center for Multicultural Services serves the entire university community with programs and services that support participation and cultural enrichment by actively encouraging inclusion and celebration of the rich diversity present. The Student Assistant will support the work of the CMS which involves supporting the cultural clubs and organizations on campus, cultural month heritage programming, Black and Latinx Living Learning Communities, Access Give Something Back Scholars Program, special cultural events (collaborative events), cultural graduation celebrations, virtual online programming, and other appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Support cultural clubs and organizations on campus
• Assist with cultural month heritage programming
• Support Black and Latinx Living Learning Communities
• Assist with the Access Give Something Back Scholars Program
• Help organize special cultural events (collaborative events)
• Support cultural graduation celebrations
• Facilitate virtual online programming
• Perform other appropriate activities as needed

Requirements

• Basic understanding or interest in human relations/diversity, equity, and social justice issues
• Commitment to learn about human relation issues
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to know, understand, and work with University of La Verne policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and complete assigned work duties and handle a wide variety of tasks at one time
• Responsible demeanor (observing work hours consistently and promptly, etc.)
• General computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Canva, GivePulse, HandShake, SurveyMonkey, Flickr, Qualtrics, PowerPoint, and other appropriate software programs
• Ability to keep a database
• Ability to research and compile data via the internet to inform current realities with human relations issues; create stats and infographics from data (posters)
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Recipient of a Federal Work Study
• Willing to learn as they work
• Must be a ULV student

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with first generation college students and their families
• Experience facilitating human relations/diversity, equity, and social justice training around a multitude of social identities
• Experience serving historically marginalized communities in the United States
• Belief that all students can succeed
• Ability to connect with all students and challenge them to be their best
• Empathy, love, and compassion for those you serve; expectation of nothing but the best from them
• Customer service experience is a plus
• Expertise in utilizing social media for advertising and promotion of events
• Experience in graphic design

Schedule

Hours vary from 8am to 10pm with occasional weekends.