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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taking down outdated flyers, etc.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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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
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I am authorized to work for any US employer and can provide documentation, if hired.
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