Part-Time Diversity Equity and Inclusion Assistant - Multicultural Student Internship (CURRENT ... at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Job Description:

We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
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In support of the College's commitment to diversify our workforce, we have dedicated a multicultural internship/training position to the new Multicultural Lounge to start approximately June/July 2024 based on enrollment in Summer or Fall semester. The intern will be exposed to the internal and daily operation of a department. This is a limited term multicultural internship/training position. The maximum length of the internship will be through May 31, 2025. Preference given to current NWTC program students with an anticipated graduation of May or December 2025.

The individual selected would meet with College personnel to develop a specific training program. This program would include classes incorporated into a weekly work schedule. It could also include individual seminars, skill building activities, and individual training programs as the needs and desires of the individual dictate. The student selected will be eligible to work up to an
18 hour per week and would be provided pay based upon actual hours worked. The College, through Talent & Culture, will pay all educational fees, tuition, and books not covered by other programs.

Selected student intern must adhere to the College's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, student conduct standards, and maintain expectations of an NWTC employee as identified in the Employee Handbook. Failure to adhere may result in termination of employment and/or repayment of educational funding.

Salary: $15.00/hour

Start Date: June/July 2024

Educational Requirement: Preference given to current NWTC program students with an anticipated graduation of May or December 2025.

Applications are preferred by Friday, May 10th

LOCATION: Green Bay Campus POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President, DEI Division

POSITION SUMMARY The Multicultural Lounge Assistant will support the launch of the new Multicultural Lounge on the NWTC Green Bay campus. The Assistant will assist the Multicultural Lounge Coordinator and will support other DEI Division staff. The primary purpose of the role is to cultivate student engagement with the Lounge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Engage with students to understand students' needs and interests in relation to the Lounges.


• Assist in the design, planning, facilitation and marketing of workshops, events, and activities.


• Research and implement best practices for student engagement with the Multicultural Lounge.


• Attend planning meetings as scheduled.


• Demonstrate a commitment to the college's mission, values of excellence, respect, and integrity.


• Develop a strong working knowledge of NWTC policies, procedures, and campus resources.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements (s)

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  Student Success - Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.


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  Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, socio-economic background, or job type.

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  Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

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  Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.


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  Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.


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  Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Diploma with some college

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite with specific attention to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

THIS IS A LIMITED TERM INTERN/TRAINING POSITION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as telephone, personal computer, printers/copiers, reports, and files. The employee will be constantly required to sit, talk, hear, and type/write. The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally bend or squat and lift and/or push up to 10 pounds of general office items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision. This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, ("each a protected class"). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.

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