Graduate Assistant – Civic Coordinator

Harvey Mudd College • Claremont, CA

107d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Civic and Community Engagement is seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant - Civic Coordinator. In this role, you will collaborate with the Assistant Director of Civic and Community Engagement to research, organize, implement, and evaluate our civic learning and engagement programs. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals aspiring to careers focused on fostering student leadership and civic identity through coordinating and executing student civic engagement initiatives, programs, and services. The Graduate Assistant will also contribute to the development and implementation of programs throughout the spring semester and summer break.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Higher Education Administration, Mathematics, Science, Education, or another related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with members of various community organizations, schools, and outreach programs.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurance carrier.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with HMC students.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to prioritize multiple duties/tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically, plan effectively, and manage projects/events.
• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to high standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and interact successfully with individuals with varying abilities, backgrounds, interests, and beliefs.
• Ability to work weekends depending on programmatic needs.
• Adept at using software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an educational environment.
• Experience in managing a student program and working with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Director of Civic & Community Engagement in coordinating efforts for the office’s Civic Impact Initiative, including developing and implementing a comprehensive civic engagement strategy, organizing non-partisan events, planning and executing educational and celebratory events, advocating for voter awareness and registration platforms, developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for civic engagement events and initiatives, and providing support to student organizations focused on civic engagement.
• Promote lectures and events related to civic engagement and democracy within the Claremont Colleges and the local community.
• Design and create marketing materials for civic engagement initiatives, and contribute content to campus communications.
• Spearhead efforts to research, evaluate, and improve the efficacy of the office's work, including designing and implementing surveys, participation tracking systems, and post-event assessments.
• Complete weekly update reports and transition documents for their successor.
• Perform other unit or DSA-related duties as assigned, such as proctoring exams or tabling for events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees