Black Student Success Equity Advocate Student Employee, #0250

Oakton College•Skokie, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Equity Advocates are student leaders who support and represent the Office of Access Equity and Diversity (OAED) and the Center for Campus Inclusion and Diversity (CCID). As student employees within OAED, they work closely with professional staff to support the B.L.A.C.K. Student Success Program (BSSP), using compassion, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. The role offers hands-on leadership and learning experiences and helps create meaningful campus employment opportunities for students of color. The position is based at Oakton College's Des Plaines and Skokie campuses. Employment runs from October 2026 through May 2027, with 5–20 hours available per week. Hours are flexible; schedules are to be determined, with possible shifts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Some evenings and weekends are required for special events or workshops. Students may sometimes do homework while working. Applicants must be currently enrolled at Oakton College in at least six credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, be eligible to work in the United States, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 at hire or be in their first semester at Oakton and in good academic standing. Summer employment is permitted for students taking at least one summer credit or continuing registration into the following fall semester. Applicants must submit an online application and be prepared to present one or more flyer designs, social media photography, or writing samples.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled at Oakton College in at least six credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to show proof of eligibility.
At hire, must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or be in the first semester enrolled at Oakton and be in good academic standing.
Collaborative and comfortable working toward shared goals in a team environment.
Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to make a difference and inspire others.
Reliable, adaptable, and able to adjust to new situations.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Critical-thinking, curiosity, insight, and problem-solving skills.
Comfort interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Must submit an online application and be prepared to present one or more flyer designs, social media photography, or writing samples.

Nice To Haves

Graphic design skills.
Social media skills.
Event-planning skills.

Responsibilities

Perform front-desk and administrative duties, including answering phones, receiving visitors, responding to student questions, maintaining physical and digital filing systems, and preparing presentations and meeting materials.
Collaborate with SLCI staff and administration on events, critical conversations, and activities.
Administer, collect, and assist with data collection, analysis, and improvement planning.
Serve as an ambassador for the Black Student Success Program.
Help recruit students through activities such as distributing flyers and making classroom announcements.
Assist with marketing, promotions, and social media content to raise campus awareness of BSSP programs, services, and resources.
Support presentations for campus and community members.
Create flyers, newsletters, and other graphic materials.
Co-host topic discussions and educational sessions on issues related to the African and Latinx diaspora.
Engage in identity-based leadership.
Participate in critical learning opportunities and workshops.
Read and discuss articles.