Graduate Assistant- Community Scholars Program

Description of Job

This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and will work closely with the Community Scholars Program Coordinator. The Community Scholars Program mission is to prepare a community of leaders from Dane County compelled to promote the common good and advocate. The Program serves up to 13 BIPOC and/or first-generation students and leadership development is at the center of the program. The Community Scholars Program Graduate Assistant will join the team in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and will primarily serve the Community Scholars Program.

Responsibilities

Leadership Development

Work collaboratively with the Community Scholars Program Coordinator to design and implement the Community Scholars Program leadership development curriculum
Design and present basic, intermediate, and advanced leadership seminars
Manage the Community Scholars Blackboard Learning Community for purposes of leadership development
Assist with the planning and implementation of the annual leadership retreat
Work collaboratively with program participants as a mentor, coach and consultant

Impact Study

Conduct research on the topic of program impact studies and design a process that gathers both quantitative and qualitative data
Prepare interview questions, conduct interviews, and summarize interviews
Maintain accurate records of interviews
Design quantitative questions and utilize current technology (i.e. Qualtrics Survey Software) to collect and analyze quantitative data
Manage and respond to project related email, communication, etc.
Summarize project results and contribute to final impact study publication
Other duties as assigned

Additional DEI Initiatives

Assist the Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with additional special projects to advance work in the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Job Qualifications

Necessary Education or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Admission to an Edgewood College graduate program, enrolling in both the fall and spring semesters, or enrolled in another university/college graduate program
Knowledge of leadership frameworks, theories & principles
Experience working with underrepresented communities
Experience or a strong interest in conducting research

Required Knowledge and Skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Project management skills
Ability to work independently and as a team
Knowledge of the Edgewood College Mission, Identity & Values

Required Technical Skills

Experience with Office 365 platform (word, excel, TEAMS, etc.)
Experience with survey software

Other Qualifications

Edgewood College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence — the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values — truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references to:

Edgewood College

Human Resources - GACP

1000 Edgewood College Drive

Madison, WI 53711

E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer