2015-16 Center for Multicultural Affairs Student Staff Positions The EMU Center for Multicultural Affairs is searching for new employees to join our office and work with our campus wide events, student org outreach and campus wide cultural education. The student staff will work with the Center for Multicultural Affairs Coordinator and Graduate Assistant to increase awareness, action, and support for underrepresented students on EMU s campus. All CMA staff members are expected to: - Create a safe and inclusive environment within the Center for Multicultural Affairs and DCI department, and role model these types of environments campus and community-wide - Act as a resource and referral person for students seeking assistance academically and/or personally - Represent the CMA and DCI in a professional manner at all times on the campus and in the community - Attend all CMA weekly staff meetings - Attend all CMA events, as needed - Support other team members within the CMA and DCI - Engage with cultural identity student orgs when planning cultural events. CMA COORDINATOR ASSISTANT The CMA is seeking Office and Communications Manager: Office and Communications Manager - Staffing the CMA o Create system to check and maintain CMA list-serv, email, and voicemail o Recruit and coordinate volunteers for events, tabling, trainings, etc. o Organize office information and resource materials o Update schedule as needed, assist student programmers with management of office schedule and event schedule. o Assist Student Programmers with ideas and implementation of programs during the school year - Marketing and Public Relations o Create process for CMA staff to distribute brochures, flyers, and other materials to the campus o Assist Coordinator and Graduate Assistant in creating promotional materials and message for CMA constituents o Contact media sources regarding major events o Assist in the management of CMA Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media o Assist in the composition and distribute the monthly CMA Newsletter - Other o Manage LBC credit o Manage CMA library system, donations, and wish-lists o Increasing CMA foot traffic o Other duties as assigned STUDENT PROGRAMMERS
The CMA is seeking student programmers. All student programmers will be responsible for the following elements of program development, coordination and assessment: - Assist in the development and overall coordination of CMA programming related to specific heritage month or hot cultural topics in popular society - Develop learning outcomes, goals and objectives for each event or program - Partner with a student organization when planning programs in association to ethnic and social identities - Book rooms, catering, speakers, etc. for assigned events and programs - Manage the planning and execution of assigned events and programs - Responsible for transporting all marketing, decorating and promotional materials for CMA to CMA Events - Distribute and compile program evaluations for CMA Leadership - Coordinate with Office Manager volunteers and staff recruitment and responsibilities - Responsible for soliciting local & corporate donors for the annual Hustle Your Heart Out Fundraiser Cultural Programs Programs of Responsibility - Lively Lunches (Monthly) - Happily Naturally Me Expo - Hijab Week - Collaborative Events (monthly; may align with other Centers initiatives) - Diversity Training (2x per semester) - Hot Culture Topics (2x per semester) - Multicultural Graduation Celebration (1x semester) - Cesar Chavez Luncheon - Hustle Your Heart Out Fundraiser - CMA Lounge (weekly) Cultural Heritage Months - September: Latino Heritage Month - November: Native American Heritage Month - January: MLK Luncheon and events - February: Black History Month - March: Muslim American Heritage Month - April: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each term 2. Must be in good academic and judicial standing with the University 3. Must work well with others and large team dynamic 4. Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the desire to develop additional skills in areas such as facilitation, training, and outreach 5. A strong interest in Diversity, Social Justice, Multiculturalism, Identity Development, Intergroup Dialogue, Social Work, Student Affairs, Human Services, and/or related fields Center for Multicultural Affairs staff work approximately 10-15 hours per week. Compensation begins at $8.15 per hour
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Student Staff Application Instructions: There are four (4) parts to this application. Be sure to READ and complete ALL FOUR sections THOROUGHLY. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please print or type. PART I General Information Date Full Name Local Address Phone Number Email Address E ID # Year in College Fr So Jr Sr Major Minor Anticipated Graduation Date Please check all interests that apply: Cumulative GPA Access to higher education Fundraising Seniors Affordable Housing Gender/Sexuality Social Justice Hunger Issues Tutoring Civil Rights Mentoring Voter Registration Disability Issues Multicultural Issues Women s Issues Disaster Relief Organizing/Planning Youth Graphic/Web site Education Poverty/Homelessness Other: Environment Recycling Are you interested in a particular DCI program? Center Center for Multicultural Affairs VISION Women s Center Are you available to volunteer? Yes No Are you eligible for College Work Study funding? Yes No During which terms are you available to work? Academic year: Fall term Winter term Spring term Summer term Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Resource Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the student has the right either to review his or her records or file in the University or to waive access to them. If you wish to waive access to them, please sign below. This means, I authorize the release of information regarding my EMU academic and/or discipline records to Department of Community Involvement staff. Signature of Applicant : Date PART II References List two faculty or professional references that we may contact (EMU community preferred): Name Name Title/Dept Title/Dept Phone Phone (DCI) 346 Student Center 734.487.1313 MORE ON BACK
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY PART III Goals & Commitments What are your goals for this experience? (List what you hope to accomplish after your experience in the office including but not limited to skills, results, and your personal growth) What time commitments do you anticipate for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms? Include activities, employment, class load, and personal commitments. PART IV Brief Statement Drawing on what your own personal experience and personal goals, please reflect on the importance of student involvement outside of the classroom. (DCI) 346 Student Center 734.487.1313
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Please select the following available times in the likeness that you are selected for an Interview: Tuesday, April 7, 2015: 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm Wednesday, April 8, 2015: 10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm Please select the following available times in the likeness that you are selected for Phase 2 Group Interview Process: Monday, April 13, 2015: 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm Tuesday, April 14, 2015: 2:30pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm *Please attach a personal resume to your completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. (DCI) 346 Student Center 734.487.1313