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L&S Wisconsin Experience Graduate Assistant (PA)

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 507371
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Administration
Job Type: UW Student Assistant
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: SOUTH HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $31
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The College of Letters and Science is one of the largest Colleges on campus with 800 faculty, 20,000 students, and 1450 staff. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is part of the College of Letters and Science Administration in South Hall.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 1, 2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 10

Schedule:

 The Wisconsin Experience Graduate Assistant will be a 25% Graduate Assistant and work between 8-10 hours per week in a hybrid work environment, in-person at South Hall and virtually. Applicants need to have consistent access to a computer, camera, and microphone for video conferencing. This assistantship is expected to last through the 2024-25 academic year with possibility for renewal in future academic years.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $31

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Current graduate student, preferably in an L&S department
Demonstrated strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the college

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience leading group activities

Possess strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and complete multiple short- and long-term projects.

Ability to lead projects requiring data analysis, reports, and assessment

Ability to effectively communicate and interact positively with staff and students.

Familiarity with and creativity in producing communications materials on the web, designing reports, flyers, and images

Ability to find, curate and organize large amounts of information

Proficiency with word processing, Excel spreadsheets, data entry; some assessment experience and knowledge of other computer programs desired (including Canva, Publisher, Photoshop, In-design, etc.)

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Wisconsin Experience Graduate Assistant will work on projects to advance DEI priorities in the College of Letters & Science as a member of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team. This position will also serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) for the College of L&S as the Graduate Representative.

Work with the Office of DEI to build the office vision, mission, action plan, and activities

Work with the Office of DEI to build the DEI Leads learning program, including criteria, messaging, and building the resource hub

Work with the CGRS, Sloan, and Office staff to continue to strengthen the graduation education experience in L&S

Coordinate program activities and events hosted by the Office

Create a physical space with the new Office in South Hall to create regular community events and student engagement

Schedule community meetings through a variety of mechanisms and co-host them (zoom, Teams, in person)

Produce signature materials for the program; assist in production of presentations, training materials, manuals, and toolkits.

Complete operational activities as assigned by the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean for DEI. Work on special projects related to overall L&S DEI strategic priorities.

Attend bi-monthly College DEI Committee and quarterly retreats for the committee and DEI Leads

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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