About the Multicultural Resource Center
Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We encourage those from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
The mission of the Multicultural Resource Center is to educate the campus community through initiatives designed to increase awareness and understanding of diversity, its significance in the advancement of all fields of endeavor and in navigating our world. The MRC provides an array of resources, educational opportunities, and community initiatives designed to support the recruitment, retention, personal and professional development of all students, faculty and staff with special emphasis on those from culturally diverse, religious, LGBTQ+ and historically underrepresented populations.
Job Summary:
The MRC Graduate Assistant for Administration will provide administrative and assessment support for the center. The GA will assist MRC staff with internal policy creation, development & implementation. In addition, the GA will conduct assessment of MRC programming, usage, etc. The GA will also provide general support to Center operations based on office needs and/or student interests. Additional responsibilities may include: communicating with partners, giving presentations, data collection and analysis. The GAs will gain experience in cultural competency, social justice and diversity awareness, office and event management, supervision of student staff, facilities and resource management, budgets, cultural competency, facilitation and workshop develop, and/or marketing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the MRC GAs shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Oversee administrative tasks including but not limited to:
- Conduct assessments, research and benchmarking surveys of MRC programs, usage, etc. as needed
- Attend B-Engaged assessment trainings
- Assist MRC Staff with budgeting and grant review and approval.
- Assist with management of the MRC Resource Room, MRC Library process, Glenn G. Bartle Library Breezeway tabling process, and other resource processes as needed.
- Assist MRC staff with the creation and implementation of internal policies and procedures.
- Assist MRC Staff with student staff selection and hiring.
- Support the development of programs/initiatives on issues affecting underrepresented student populations including: religious, Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, and Native/Indigenous student populations.
- Assist with the supervision and training of the MRC student managers.
- Assist MRC staff in preparing quarterly and annual reports.
- Support the development and distribution of marketing materials and Weekly newsletter.
- Assist with general center support, such as answering phone calls, replying to emails, greeting Center visitors when needed.
- Attend all necessary cultural competency and/or diversity training; become a cultural competency workshop facilitator.
- Attend regular supervision and staff meetings; review literature as provided.
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Perform other duties assigned by the Multicultural Resource Center staff.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program at Binghamton University.
- Prior administrative and/or assessment experience and ability to work as part of a team required; team leadership experience a plus.
- Interest in working with the religious, Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, and Native/Indigenous student populations a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong creative and problem solving skills.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to traditionally underrepresented students (including, but not limited to Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander, African and African American, Latinx, Native American and Alaskan Native, and International students; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning students; students with disabilities; as well as those with various spiritual/religious beliefs).
- Interest in learning about diversity issues, advising, mentorship and educating others.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google documents, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign) and social media platforms a plus.
- Some night and weekend hours are required.
- Preference given to students enrolled in Higher Education and Student Affairs; Sociology; Psychology; Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies; MPA; CCPA PhD students are also strongly encouraged to apply
Term: Graduate Assistant appointment will be expected to start as early as August 1, 2024 and end as late as May 16, 2025.
Compensation: This assistantship includes a base stipend for the year of $11,000, paid biweekly. This position is represented by the Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU), and the stipend includes all potential union negotiated raises applicable for the academic year. This position requires twenty (20) work hours per week.
To Apply: Interested candidates who are currently Binghamton University undergraduate or graduate students should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references through hireBING.
Candidates not currently enrolled at Binghamton University should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via email to Richie Sebuharara at isebuhar@binghamton.edu.
