Multicultural Student Assistant Position (10 hours)

Objectives

To increase the number and quality of contacts with new American students of color as part of the center’s overall retention initiative.
To help new students get connected and involved with the Center and the various resources on the campus
To provide general office support

Connect students to the appropriate referral resources that may meet their academic and personal needs.
Be available and willing to listen to new student concerns and be able to advise appropriately.
Inform the Director of Student Services of the students’ problems and concerns that are likely to impact their success and retention.

Help new students become familiar with the college -- its personnel, regulations, history and customs.
Ensure that students are informed about the events that are planned for them and encourage them to participate.
Visit with each student at least twice during the first month and at once per month during the first semester & follow up with email, phone or visit to find out well they are adjusting.
Share the driving responsibilities to get students around town and to appointments
Plan at least 2 activities each semester that help the students to get to know each other.
Plan joint fun activities with ISA to encourage the students to get to know the international students.

Perform office duties – answer phone, check email, filing, display board, poster distribution on and off campus.
Keep a record of student contacts – who, when, service provided.
Recognize student birthdays and other significant events.
Make presentations to prospective students and other visitors.
Assist with planning of Kwanzaa, the annual Ethnic Arts festival, heritage and other diversity events.
Work in the office 5 hours weekly especially during the spring semester.
Attend meetings with LDC staff/supervisor

Member of at least the sophomore class
Knowledgeable about the college’ personnel, regulations, customs & referral resources
Possess a level of cultural competence that makes you comfortable with initiating and maintaining contact with new and other American students of color.
Be a Luther certified driver
Good oral, written and organizational skills
Live in the residence halls
Ability to work as part of the team

Diversity Center Director of Student Services

Download, fill out, and submit the application (www.luther.edu/student-life/diversity/jobs/multicultural/application.doc) to the Diversity Center by Tuesday, April 1.
Download and print two copies of the recommendation form (www.luther.edu/student-life/diversity/jobs/multicultural/recommendation.doc) and have them submitted by Luther faculty or staff who are familiar with your work ethic and general suitability for this position. Recommendation forms should be submitted by Tuesday, April 1. Note: Please read the waiver at the top of the recommendation form and determine whether or not you want to sign it.