University of Texas Arlington Graduate Assistant
Position Description
I. POSITION INFORMATION
JOB TITLE Graduate Assistant
PROJECT. Men of Distinction-Retention & Engagement
SUPERVISOR Relius Johnson
II. Multicultural Affairs in the Division of Student Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is a catalyst for inclusive and equitable practices through intentional discussions, facilitation and student development. Our mission is to not only make UT-Arlington a more equitable place but to prepare our students, staff and faculty to become social change agents that will make positive and inclusive impacts world-wide.
III. Graduate Research Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
Graduate Assistants (GA) in for Office of Multicultural Affairs will gain valuable skills that can be transferred to any area within higher education and beyond. This graduate assistant will be supervised by a full time staff member who coordinates the Men of Distinction Program at the University of Texas at Arlington. In addition to working with the Men of Distinction Program, the GA is also given the opportunity to work on various projects and offices at the university. In this role serving as a GA you are expected to engage - educate - and empower students to create a climate centered around inclusion through focusing on Identity Engagement; Leadership & Education; or Institutional Navigation Assist with the coordination of Maverick Conversation series.
• Manage established aspects and projects assigned from the Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Oversee student assistants
• Serve as the Graduate Advisor for Men of Distinction and other student organizations (if applicable)
• Regularly update the Multicultural website and social media
• Develop a series of programs and workshops to respond to the needs of college students
• Collaborate with appropriate faculty, staff, and student organizations to develop programs, activities, and events of particular significance to the African American and Latino student experience
• Assess program attendance and track student engagement 2
• Serve as an active and receptive liaison to all student organizations & committees on campus; work closely with the advisor, advisory board, and membership student organizations
• Assist full time staff in the Office of Multicultural Affairs with executing, and evaluating all activities assigned
• Work as a team player in the Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Participate in and execute all other office operations, events, and programs as deemed necessary by supervisor
IV. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The conditions of your employment as a graduate assistant include (1) adequate performance of assistantship duties, including, but is not limited to, attending office functions and retreats, as well as, fulfilling the responsibilities of the job description and (2) satisfactory progress toward your degree. The term “satisfactory progress” includes, but is not limited to, maintaining semester and cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.0 taking and passing examinations on schedule, and, if applicable, working on your thesis or dissertation in a manner that meets the approval of your major professor. Satisfactory progress toward the degree will be evaluated by appropriate graduate faculty of the degree program in which you are enrolled. Your performance in your assistantship duties will be evaluated in the context of a written job description, your direct supervisor or head of the department in which you are employed will be the final authority for judging performance of duties.
V. REQUIREMENTS
• Enrolled as a full-time graduate student at the University of Texas at Arlington
• Demonstrated programming and event planning experience in a higher education setting
• Possess a working knowledge of student development trends relative to African American and Latino males and diverse populations
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple on-going projects
• Ability to work independently in executing programs and projects
• Possess an authentic appreciation for diversity issues and trends in higher education
• Possess outstanding leadership, organizational, presentation, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to work independently and as part of an office staff
VI. COMPENSATION
This is a year long appointment unless otherwise discussed.
Compensation: $1300 stipend a month
Hours: 19 hours a week Mon-Fri including some nights and weekends