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LSC Program Assistant
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Job ID 5856
Job Type On-Campus Jobs-Academic Year
Employer Lealtad-Suzuki Center
Date Posted Mar 13, 2024
Category General Office
Job Description

The Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice (LSC) Program Assistants will work with their direct supervisor and their specific team to develop educational and community building programs, workshops, and events for the Macalester community.

 

  • Work in solidarity with individuals or communities holding marginalized social identities

  • Organize and facilitate LSC programs with a focus on identity development, social justice education, and community building

  • Continuously explore and reflect on one's own social identities and biases to better support and educate others

  • Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly departmental gatherings

  • Organize planning and coordiantion for assigned programs/events from start to finish (including but not limited to: marketing, room reservations, communication, and assessment)

  • Assist with planning and coordination of departmental programs

  • Help build positive relations within the LSC team and the larger Macalester community

  • Ensure department resources are used appropriately for all operations

  • Collect program proposals, presentations, pictures, and assessment for the LSC archives

  • Promote and encourage participation in LSC programs and events

  • Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements
  • Must be able to work 7-9 hours per week (we are unable to accommodate split awards)

  • Foundational knowledge of social justice education and social identities 

  • Commitment to personal reflection, growth, and on-going learning of social justice issues and equity practices  

  • Able to listen and learn from others

  • Able to work well with others, resolve issues and conflict through respectful strategies 

  • Strong organizational/administrative skills

  • Proficiency in GoogleDrive and Google calendar

  • Able to multitask and manage ambiguity

  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize

  • Able to accept and integrate constructive feedback

  • Able to work independently and in a team setting 

  • Strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Be in good standing with the college in relation to conduct issues; being involved in policy violations may affect your employment

Available Openings 4
Hours 7.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.57/hour
Time Frame Academic Year 2024-2025
Contact Name Isabel Nelson
Contact Email lsc@macalester.edu
Work Location Kagin Commons - Lealtad-Suzuki Center
Phone 651-696-6243


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