Graduate Assistant Dialogue & Collective Support

Graduate Assistant for Dialogue & Collective Support

Position Title:

Graduate Assistant for Dialogue & Collective Support
Position Eclass: GF - Graduate Flat Pay

Position Summary

The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non‑academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills.

Graduate Assistantships are assigned in the department or unit and confirmed by the Graduate School.

The Office of Intercultural Engagement at UNC Greensboro aspires to be a model of excellence for inclusive student‑centered intercultural engagement and education, dialogue, and community building.

We care about our students and we believe in their potential to change the world, and we seek to inspire students through programs that are rooted in the values of empowerment through inclusive community building, education through sustained engagement, and growth and transformation through dialogue.

OIE creates and delivers innovative, student‑centered co‑curricular programs that are educational, developmental, fun, and challenging; that nurture and cultivate a life‑long passion in students to be kind, to be brave, to know themselves, and to serve others.

Reporting:
This GA reports to Marisa Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Intercultural Engagement

• Coordinate and support the development and promotion of Spartans in Dialogue.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of other signature dialogue initiatives with offices across campus.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and set‑up of OIE events designed to enhance intercultural experiences.
• Conduct research on national and international programs focused on dialogue, as needed, for the implementation of new programs and improvement of current programs.
• Assist with assessment and evaluation efforts for Spartans in Dialogue (i.e. conduct surveys and other methods of data collection); analyze and maintain results, and develop reports to inform the direction of Spartans In Dialogue.
• Promote the office mission and programs via presentations and information table at university events, including but not limited to:
  Foundations for Learning classes;
  Fall Kickoff, Welcome Week, Admissions events and SOAR.
• Assist AD with cultural identity collective hub programming.
• Provide on‑site staffing and support for OIE programs/events when needed.
• Provide some supervision and serve as a resource person for student office assistants.
• Participate in OIE staff meetings, Division of Student Affairs meetings, and other department/division committees as needed.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

To be eligible for appointments as a graduate assistant, you must:

• Maintain academic good standing at all times (3.0).
• Be enrolled full‑time, which is generally a minimum of 9 credits.
• Make satisfactory progress toward your degree as defined by your academic program and the Graduate School.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the U.S.

Required Skills or Prerequisites: Applicants pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree in higher education, counseling, educational administration, or closely related field are preferred.

All applicants must:

• Have experience in participating in and/or developing dialogue and/or multicultural programming initiatives.
• Have experience with and/or knowledge of program planning, event management, leadership development, and/or student activities;
• Be detail‑oriented and have strong organizational skills;
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Have solid presentation experience;
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office software and Google productivity apps (Doc, Sheets, Forms, etc.)

Number of Months per Year: 9

Posting Begin Date: 02/19/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).