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Intercultural Student Program Coordinator, Graduate Assistant (Ohio Christian University campus)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Student Engagement, the Intercultural Student Program Coordinator (GA) will assist in building relationships with students of color and supervising student-led programs focused on engaging students. This position contributes to Student Development retention and persistence efforts by maintaining engaging and educational programs focused on development a sense of community for students of color. This position also partners with others in Student Development for campus-wide programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ꞏ          Foster an engaging and thriving intercultural student life experience.

ꞏ          Develop and implement programming and support services for intercultural student groups and provide ongoing assessment to track outcome-based success.

ꞏ          Provide insight to student success needs of students of color on a semesterly basis.

ꞏ          Plan and execute campus-wide programs that seek to engage and include all students.

ꞏ          Create and implement creative and effective marketing for events and programs.

ꞏ          Research and benchmark best practices and field standards in intercultural student affairs.

ꞏ          Assist in executing campus traditions as part of the Student Engagement team, including: Alpha Week, Fall Fest Weekend, Winter Welcome Week, Mr. And Miss OCU, and other large scale campus wide programs as directed.

ꞏ          Collaborate with other student development staff members to plan and implement major campus programming events and to serve student needs through a wide variety of initiatives.

ꞏ          Maintain regular Student Development office hours.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ꞏ          According to Ohio Christian University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the OCU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education, Training and Experience:

ꞏ          Bachelor’s degree required.

ꞏ          1-2 years’ experience in an undergraduate student involvement/leadership role.

ꞏ          Required enrollment in an OCU graduate program is expected to maintain this position.

Skill and Ability to:

ꞏ          Strong organizational skills.

ꞏ          Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

ꞏ          Ability to be flexible when issues arise.

ꞏ          Ability to connect with college-aged students.

ꞏ          Ability to think critically and respond to situations in a calm manner.

ꞏ          Ability to think innovatively, bringing new and fresh ideas to the team.

ꞏ          Ability to work well in a team-oriented office environment.

ꞏ          Working knowledge of Student Development Theory.

*         Ability to help others work through conflict and reconciliation

REMUNERATION

ꞏ                                                             Free housing and utilities (covered by the university).

ꞏ          Silver meal plan (active when Dining Services are available).

ꞏ          $3,000.00 annual stipend paid bi-monthly.