Multicultural Services Student Assistant (26/27) - FWS

About the role

The Student Assistant will support the work of the Center for Multicultural Services (CMS) at The University of La Verne. This includes supporting cultural clubs and organizations, organizing cultural month heritage programming, managing the Black and Latinx Living Learning Communities, assisting the Access Give Something Back Scholars Program, coordinating special cultural events, planning cultural graduation celebrations, delivering virtual online programming, and other relevant activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting cultural clubs and organizations
• Organizing cultural month heritage programming
• Managing the Black and Latinx Living Learning Communities
• Assisting the Access Give Something Back Scholars Program
• Cooking up special cultural events
• Planning cultural graduation celebrations
• Delivering virtual online programming
• Other relevant activities as needed

Requirements

• Basic understanding or interest with human relations/diversity, equity, and social justice issues
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of University of La Verne policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational skills
• Responsible demeanor
• 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
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Team player
• Recipient of a Federal Work Study
• Willingness to learn as they work

Qualifications

• MUST BE A ULV STUDENT

Skills

• Prior experience working with first generation college students and their families
• Experience facilitating human relations/diversity, equity, and social justice training
• Experience serving historically marginalized communities
• Belief that all students can succeed
• Empathy, love, and compassion for students
• Customer service experience
• Expertise in utilizing social media for advertising and promotion
• Experience in graphic design

Benefits

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