Graduate Assistant for Diversity Education

Company: The University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Posting Details

Posting Number

G/R11803P

Working Title

Graduate Assistant for Diversity Education

Department

Institutional Diversity

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the states oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The Universitys main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The Universitys enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The mission of the Office of Institutional Diversity is to provide institutional leadership to the focused effort to enhance and maintain a diverse and inclusive environment for learning, teaching, research and service at The University of Georgia. OID goals include:
Enhancing diversity awareness and education through training and learning opportunities for faculty, students and staff throughout the university. Promoting awareness of UGAs diversity efforts by supporting diversity related events across the UGA campuses. Establishing and defining strategic partnerships between the Office of Institutional Diversity and other units. Identifying and obtaining additional resources that will enhance and support institutional diversity endeavors.

College/Unit/Department website

diversity.uga.edu

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

16 hours per week

Advertised Salary

Current rate for graduate students is $22, 645

Anticipated Start Date

07/01/2021

Posting Date

03/26/2021

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Duties/Responsibilities

Please approximate the percentage of time spent on each task (out of 100%) during a typical work week. List these tasks in order of importance, with the most critical task coming first. Do not list more than 6 entries do not go below 5% time per assigned duty.

Duties/Responsibilities

General support for the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) program. Serve as a secondary point-of-contact for Training and Development, CDI instructors, and CDI participants; manage the Diversity Training email account, CDI Completion Form submissions, and other inquiries.

Percentage of time

50

Duties/Responsibilities

Planning, coordination, and staffing support for Diversity Education engagement activities, programs, and media, including, but not limited to: CDI Pathways, Dialogues in Diversity, and Ad-hoc educational sessions.

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide support for assigned programs, maintain program calendars and timelines, develop marketing materials and communication plans, and reserve event spaces and rentals.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Attend departmental staff meetings and attend meetings with and on behalf of the Assistant Director of Diversity Education, as appropriate.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in ongoing program assessment and evaluation for all diversity education programming in the Office of Institutional Diversity.

Percentage of time

10

Position Details

Classification Title

Graduate Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

UGA Job Code

Job Family

FTE

No

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Diversity Education, will work closely with and report to the Assistant Director of Diversity Education in the Office of Institutional Diversity. The coordinator will have key responsibilities in supporting the creation, facilitation, and implementation of diversity education for faculty, staff, students, etc.
This position is a doctoral-level, fiscal year (12-month) graduate assistantship. The schedule has a commitment of 16 hours per week, with the flexibility to work nights and weekends, as necessary.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Doctoral student with an interest in diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Willingness to learn and contribute to institutional diversity goals and outcomes.
Strong organizational and task management skills and detail-oriented.
Collegial and collaborative approach to engaging with others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong culturally competent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Demands

Lift up to approx. 25lbs

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

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