Harvey Mudd College

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Job Posting Title:

Graduate Assistant Office of Institutional Diversity

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Office of Institutional Diversity in the Division of Student Affairs invites applications for Graduate Assistants who will assist in the organization, coordination and implementation of the Summer Institute (SI) program and the New International Students & Scholars Orientation (NISSO) program and other programs as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a career that involves student services and learning experiences and is interested in cultivating an inclusive and interactive environment for the Harvey Mudd Community. The Graduate Assistant will also have the opportunity to create programming for the academic year that is inclusive and equitable, focuses on diversity and access, and creates a sense of belonging on campus.

About Harvey Mudd College:

Located in the heart of Claremont, California, 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college offering degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. HMC enrolls about 800 students and is a member of The Claremont Colleges, which comprises five undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions. According to students, professors, and alumni, what makes Harvey Mudd distinctive is its collaborative, cross-disciplinary nature. The working environment is built on collaborative relationships between and among all members of the campus community and a deep commitment to the College’s mission to educate students “so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society.”

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in training SI & NISSO mentor teams to prepare for the arrival of the participants of both programs.
• Assist with developing assessment tools; and with gathering data to help evaluate, modify and implement strategies.
• Provide outreach and education to diverse audiences through workshops, events, print materials, and one-on-one meetings with students.
• Create online training materials for student leaders, mentors and scholars.
• Maintain the OID website and social media channels to increase engagement.
• Organize, create and measure programming that supports and builds community for HMC’s international student population.
• Maintain community presence by continually updating resources and contacts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with student organizations and campus partners.
• Perform administrative duties, such as creating flyers, data charts, overseeing mailings, marketing materials inventory, call management reporting, & tracks outreach activities.
• Aid in proctoring exams for the Office of Accessible Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with HMC students.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in decision-making. Ability to prioritize multiple duties/tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically, plan effectively, and manage projects/events.
• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to high standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and interact successfully with individuals with varying abilities, backgrounds, interests, and beliefs.
• Ability to work weekends depending on programmatic needs.
• Adept at using software such as Canva, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational environment.
• Experience in managing a student program and working with students.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Higher Education Administration, College Counseling, Public Policy, Mathematics, Science, Education, or another related field.

Experience: Experience developing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with members of various community organizations, schools, and outreach programs.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit; stand use hands and fingers and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week.

Classification:

This is a temporary, non-exempt, part-time, up to 20 hours per week, non-benefits eligible position.

Salary

The anticipated starting salary is $17.50/hour. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Reporting:

Reports to the Associate Dean for the Office of Institutional Diversity.

Application Process:

Please visit www.hmc.edu/employment to view a complete job description for this position and obtain information on how to submit an application. Information about HMC’s competitive benefits package is available at www.hmc.edu/hrbenefits.

Deadline to apply:

Position will remain open until filled.

Additional Information:

This job description defines the essential job duties of the position. Harvey Mudd College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of the job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Employment is at-will and employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Harvey Mudd College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran’s status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Harvey Mudd College you must apply for each position for which you believe you are qualified.