Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging

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Posting Number GA000108 Position Title Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging Position ID GA-MCAF-IWS Department Office of Student Engagement & Belonging Division Student Affairs and Athletics Supervisor Meyani Montano Supervisor Title Director for EIB Description of Job Duties

The Graduate Assistant for Student Belonging will cultivate mentoring relationships

with students, plan multicultural-oriented events, and collaborate with various multicultural

student groups and campus partners. The GA will have the opportunity to expand their

understanding of how to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their work across various

degree programs. This position would best fit students in the Higher Education or Organizational

Leadership degree programs as they will have the opportunity to utilize student development

theories and apply structured processes in the various tasks assigned. For instance, the GA will

take a secondary role in facilitating DEI-related training workshops to better support our diverse

student populations and advance cultural humility within our campus community. Key

Responsibilities: - Assist the Coordinator(s) of Student Engagement & Belonging with various

Orientation and Welcome Week-related initiatives. - Manage the recruitment, training, and

operations of Multicultural Peer Educators, including, but not limited to: advising the MPEs on

various tasks, providing them with leadership opportunities by encouraging collaborations,

creativity, and agency in planning their assigned events, and partnering with them for identity-

oriented programs. - Lead various identity-oriented programs, in collaboration with the

Coordinator(s), Multicultural Peer Educators, campus partners i.e. Student Disability Services,

and multicultural-oriented student organizations, including, but not limited to: Pride Week, Latin

American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Disability Awareness Week, etc. - Assist with

the planning and execution of annual Sankofa Experience spring break trip, including, but not

limited to: assisting in the creation of promotional material, preparing and presenting at pre-trip

presentation meetings connecting trip theme, attending Sankofa committee meetings, etc. -

Oversee space management of the Multicultural Student Center (WAC 206) including, but not

limited to: ordering and refilling coffee station, organizing the bookshelf and checkout system,

taking down outdated flyers, etc. - Other related duties as assigned by Director of Student Engagement & Belonging.

Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records? No Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements? Yes Will this position be working with minors? No Job Qualifications

• Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging practices.

• Detail-oriented and adept at managing tasks to meet deadlines effectively.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Intermediate skills using Canva or other graphic design platforms

Approximate number of work hours per week 20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks New or Replacement? Replacement If replacement, person(s) being replaced

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EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu

Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Date 04/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Supplemental Questions

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• • Please select the answer that best describes your student work authorization:

• I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.

• I am an international student with a US social security number authorized for campus work.

• I am an international student and will need to apply for a US social security number, if hired.

• I cannot provide US work authorization.

• • Please select the answer that best represents your graduate program status at North Central College.

• I have applied for admission into a graduate program at North Central College and am awaiting the decision.

• I have been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

• I have not been accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.

• • Briefly describe how the position you are applying to will complement your academic and career pursuits.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Letter of Recommendation 1

Optional Documents