Graduate Assistant – Community Engagement Scholar

Position Summary

The Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE) seeks a Graduate Assistant – Community Engagement Scholar. In this role, the Assistant collaborates with the Director of Civic and Community Engagement and HMC staff, faculty, and student stakeholders to research, organize, implement, and evaluate Community‑based Co‑learning Innovation Initiative activities. The Assistant also supports the Cultivating Connections Initiative, focusing on student‑facing engagement to foster leadership through an equity‑minded framework.

• Community‑based Co‑learning Innovation Initiative
  • Research and evaluate best practices related to community‑based learning course designation criteria, community‑engaged pathways, and ethics courses (theory and practice).
  • Investigate requirements to create a program of study as an emphasis or concentration in community‑based learning.
  • Oversee OCCE’s Crochet for a Cause project, collaborating with student organizations and makerspaces at the Claremont Colleges for sustainability and successful implementation.
  • Build relationships with community stakeholders internally at HMC and externally within the local community.
  • Assist the Assistant Director in coordinating outreach and semester check‑ins with student organizations engaged in community‑based and service work, guiding on resources, partnerships, and support pathways.
  • Support student organizations’ use of Give Pulse to track volunteer engagement, manage events, and document participation, including onboarding and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor and maintain Give Pulse activity to ensure accurate reporting of volunteer hours, event participation, and community partnerships.
• Cultivating Connections Initiative
  • Coordinate and facilitate Community Conversations for HMC students, planning logistics, developing discussion frameworks, and leading dialogue.
  • Conduct surveys and post‑event feedback assessments regarding engagement in conversations across differences.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Diversity and other units to co‑design and implement workshops focused on dialogue across differences.
• Communication and Operations
  • Design and create marketing materials for community engagement initiatives, including flyers, social media graphics, and outreach content.
  • Contribute to campus communications, such as the DSA Digest newsletter, to increase visibility and participation.
  • Complete weekly reports summarizing program activities, participation, and key outcomes.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for community engagement events and initiatives.
  • Ensure a smooth transition by completing transition documents for the successor by the end of the term.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Perform unit or DSA‑related duties as assigned, such as proctoring exams for the Office of Accessible Education and tabling for DSA events.

• Education and Experience

  Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Higher Education Administration, Mathematics, Science, Education, or another related field.

• Licenses/Certifications

  Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the College’s automobile insurance carrier.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  Empathetic and respectful interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse constituencies.

  Independent decision‑making and sound judgment; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  Strategic thinking, effective planning, and project management skills.

  Personal integrity and commitment to high standards and detail orientation.

  Collaboration skills in a team environment; comfort working with individuals of varied abilities, backgrounds, interests, and beliefs.

  Availability to work weekends as programmatic needs dictate; adept at using various software applications.

• Preferred Qualifications

  Experience in an educational environment.

  Experience managing a student program and working with students.

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All staff positions, regardless of remote work eligibility, require an initial 30‑calendar‑day on‑campus work period. This position is classified as CategoryA under…