Penn State University
Graduate Assistant for Social Change and Belonging - Center for Social Change an
Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802
Graduate Assistant for Social Change and Belonging
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just university. Toward that end, Student Affairs invites applications for the Graduate Assistant for Social Change and Belonging. The Graduate Assistant for Social Change and Belonging will report to the Director of the Center for Social Change and Belonging and is responsible for assisting with research and the development of inclusion programs and initiatives for students and staff while supporting broader social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion initiatives as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in researching social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion topics and prepare reports of findings. Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of educational, cultural, and inclusion programs for students and staff. Support and coordinate various peer-education based programs committed to advancing social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion within the student experience, while also creating pathways for student success and connection. Participate actively as a team member in the Office of Social Change and Belonging as well as Student Affairs activities; maintain a collaborative relationship with colleagues; and make recommendations that benefit and strengthen the development of the inclusion education. Serve on committees, work groups, and task forces as needed. Maintain confidentiality in incidents and complaints related to social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion. Attend meetings and participate in workshops sponsored by access, community, and success units as needed. Develop creative engagement with social media, website & other sources of communication as needed. Develop and implement special projects which includes, but is not limited to, initiatives to address current trends and issues, benchmarking, program development, and items of interest to the Graduate Assistant, time permitting. Necessary Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge and application of social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion principles and practices; Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges facing students, staff, and/or faculty, including from historically underrepresented communities, including people with disabilities, people of color, queer, transgender, gender diverse, first-generation, low-income, international, immigrant, undocumented, tribal, and indigenous communities; Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills; Proficient in social media platforms. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the success of a world-class research institution. We are concerned uniquely with the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more socially just university. Toward that end, Student Affairs invites applications for the Graduate Assistant for Social Change and Belonging. The Graduate Assistant for Social Change and Belonging will report to the Director of the Center for Social Change and Belonging and is responsible for assisting with research and the development of inclusion programs and initiatives for students and staff while supporting broader social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion initiatives as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in researching social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion topics and prepare reports of findings. Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of educational, cultural, and inclusion programs for students and staff. Support and coordinate various peer-education based programs committed to advancing social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion within the student experience, while also creating pathways for student success and connection. Participate actively as a team member in the Office of Social Change and Belonging as well as Student Affairs activities; maintain a collaborative relationship with colleagues; and make recommendations that benefit and strengthen the development of the inclusion education. Serve on committees, work groups, and task forces as needed. Maintain confidentiality in incidents and complaints related to social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion. Attend meetings and participate in workshops sponsored by access, community, and success units as needed. Develop creative engagement with social media, website & other sources of communication as needed. Develop and implement special projects which includes, but is not limited to, initiatives to address current trends and issues, benchmarking, program development, and items of interest to the Graduate Assistant, time permitting. Necessary Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge and application of social change, belonging, access, equity, and inclusion principles and practices; Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges facing students, staff, and/or faculty, including from historically underrepresented communities, including people with disabilities, people of color, queer, transgender, gender diverse, first-generation, low-income, international, immigrant, undocumented, tribal, and indigenous communities; Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills; Proficient in social media platforms. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.