OMA Graduate Assistantships

Each spring the Office of Multicultural Affairs seeks graduate assistants to support various programs and services provided by the department for the academic year. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their community. The benefits of serving in this role, include the following;

Real Experience Working with Diverse Populations

Serving as a graduate assistant in The "O" means learning how to authentically engage with members of the campus community as well as the vendors, non-profit organizations, and other partners of campus. This role will include leading students on cultural trips both locally and around the nation throughout the academic year and spending time exploring the diverse world we live in. Other opportunities to practice inclusive leadership in this role include;

Designing and facilitating programs for the Kaleidoscope Multicultural Residential Learning Community in Paterson Hall
Coordinating a weekly nutrition program that provides a taste of the New Orleans Food Culture which represents cuisine from around the world.
Actively participating with the implementation of the annual Multicultural Student Orientation, the annual Fall Leadership Retreat, our November Fall Harvest Fest, the International Food and Music Fest each spring, and more.

Develop Highly Collaborative Relationships in the Tulane Community and Beyond

Take advantage of leadership development and networking opportunities through exposure to highly collaborative work with campus and community partners including;

The Office of International Students and Scholars
The Center for Academic Equity
Housing and Residence Life
The Center for Public Service
Newcomb College Institute
The Taylor Center for Social Innovation

Develop Interdisciplinary and Transferable Skills

Regardless of your field of study, developing skills that are transferable and can be applied to any career path are always beneficial. Some of the skills acquired through this role include;

Coordination of student interns for projects and programs
Group Advising and student development
Program development from design through assessment
Inclusive written and verbal communication
Event Planning
Contract Negotiation and interaction with local and regional vendor

Office of Multicultural Affairs Graduate Assistant Job Description

Position Title: Graduate Assistantship

Effective start date: August 1, 2022

Reports to: Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs

Position Summary:

The Graduate Assistant for the Office of Multicultural Affairs works with the staff to support the retention and graduation of undergraduate and graduate students of color at Tulane throughout the academic year. This position complements the existing technical, theoretical, and practical skills of the current staff to offer support to students. In addition, the position assists in the coordination of the Center for Intercultural Life campus-wide cultural, diversity, and social justice programs and services for all students seeking to learn about difference. It includes a 10-month appointment. The graduate assistant will work 20 hours per week including some evenings and weekend commitments and receive 10 monthly stipends at $1,250 each to be paid August-May ($12,500)

Minimum Qualifications & Remuneration:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Africana Studies, Latin American Studies, Urban Affairs, Public Administration or Public Policy, Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies or a similar program.
Enrolled for graduate courses at Tulane University for fall 2020 and spring 2021
From August 1 to May 31, graduate assistant will be considered essential personnel and required to help carry-out the university’s emergency and hurricane preparedness plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated previous student leadership experience
Demonstrated commitment to personal and departmental development, professionalism, multi-cultural education, creativity, collaboration, and initiative
Experience presenting and facilitating with small to large groups
Ability to serve as a positive role model
Organizational ability, punctuality, self-motivation, and initiative
Comfortable with discussing and presenting on issues of diversity and social justice

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

General Administration 85%

Assist the staff of the Office of Multicultural Affairs in the coordination of educational, academic, and social programs and events centered on race, gender, and sexual identity. Assist in the coordination and supervision of the Program Coordinator and Ambassador programs. Ensure that information is disseminated in a timely manner.

Specific Responsibilities:

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Design programming
Coordinate programming for regularly hosted drop in luncheon for students, and two graduate student receptions
Assist the Assistant Director with the advising student organizations as it relates to leadership development and program planning support
Collect information and publishes regular communication via social media platforms and the organization management system WaveSync
Provide assessment support for the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Plan and implement annual achievement ceremonies
Assist with all programming (i.e. Intercultural Orientation, Leadership Retreat, Harvest Festival, Guest Speakers, Recruitment Events, Equity Diversity & Inclusion Workshops, Study Groups, Study Breaks, etc.)
Support social distancing logistically through staffing the office space through extended hours, and provide additional supervision of spaces to monitor capacity
Support student staff development and supervise late night programming hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (no later than 11:00 p.m.)
Attend departmental in-services

General Divisional Responsibilities 10 %

Assists with the coordination of educational, academic, and social programs and events for diverse and underrepresented student communities

Specific Responsibilities:

Support new initiatives and develop innovative co-curricular programs emphasizing collaborative work with other academic and student affairs departments
Advocate for student concerns, requests, and issues
Explain university policy, rationale, and priorities to students and student staff
Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain involvement in national or regional organizations

Performance Standards:

Attend all required meetings
Represent the university in a professional manner
Complete assigned projects in the time allotted
Return all phone calls/emails/messages within 24 hours
Follow through with all supervisory responsibilities
Serve on departmental committees as needed

Other duties as assigned: 5%

Perform other duties as required or requested whether or not specifically listed on this job description

Performance Standards:

Exhibit a willingness to learn new tasks
Seek the assistance of your supervisor prior to beginning an unfamiliar assignment

Application Process

For full consideration, applicants must have the following on file:

Copy of Fall class schedule when available
Resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references via email to:
- Sienna Abdulahad, Director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs at sabdulahad@tulane.edu 504-865-5181
Please complete submit materials via email or upload as a google doc and share it with sabdulahad@tulane.edu by 5pm on Friday, July 1, 2022

For more information, please call the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 504-865-5181.

Violence Prevention & Response Programming & Assessment Graduate Assistant Job Description

Position Title: Graduate Assistantship

Effective start date: August 1, 2022

Reports to: Director of Multicultural Affairs

Position Summary:

The Graduate Assistant for Programming and Assessment works with the Director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs to support the retention and graduation of undergraduate and graduate students of color at Tulane as it relates to issues of sexual violence and prevention on campus. This position works to co-create, implement, and assess (quantitatively and qualitatively) various sexual prevention and response programs with the aim of reducing and ultimately eradicating sexual violence on Tulane’s campus. It includes a 10 month appointment. The graduate assistant will work 20 hours per week including some evenings and weekend commitments and receive compensation on an hourly basis from August 1- May 31

Minimum Qualifications & Remuneration:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Gender and Women Studies, Cultural Studies (Africana/Latin American/Asian/Middle Eastern, etc.) or similar program
Enrolled for graduate courses at Tulane University for fall 2020 and spring 2021
Approximately 20 hours per week including some evenings and weekend commitments
From August 1 to May 31, graduate assistant will be considered essential personnel and required to help carry-out the university’s emergency and hurricane preparedness plans.
Proficient use of survey and statistical analysis software (SPSS, Qualtrics, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated previous student leadership experience
Demonstrated commitment to personal and departmental development, professionalism, multi-cultural education, creativity, collaboration, and initiative
Experience presenting and facilitating with small to large groups
Ability to serve as a positive role model
Organizational ability, punctuality, self-motivation, and initiative
Comfortable with discussing and presenting on issues of diversity and social justice

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

General Administration 85%

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Specific Responsibilities:

Co-create and implement programs to support students of color develop an understanding of healthy relationships and recognize relationship concerns such as sexual violence, harassment, stalking, etc.
Assess the experiences of various populations of students on campus through qualitative and quantitative methods, including the support of the climate survey sent to ensure students of color are represented in the survey design and analysis
Assist in the implementation of specific programs such as My Sister’s Keeper, An annual luncheon for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and prepare to coordinate and launch a similar initiative focused on supporting men of color on as it relates to sexual violence on campus.
Prepare reports for monthly sexual violence prevention and response working group meetings
Host engagement and healing centered spaces that connect individuals who have experienced sexual misconduct (including both survivors and perpetrators) to resources for support

General Divisional Responsibilities 10 %

Assists with the coordination of educational, academic, and social programs and events for diverse and underrepresented student communities

Specific Responsibilities:

Support new initiatives and develop innovative co-curricular programs emphasizing collaborative work with other academic and student affairs departments
Advocate for student concerns, requests, and issues
Explain university policy, rationale, and priorities to students and student staff
Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain involvement in national or regional organizations

Performance Standards:

Attend all required meetings
Represent the university in a professional manner
Complete assigned projects in the time allotted
Return all phone calls/emails/messages within 24 hours
Follow through with all supervisory responsibilities
Serve on departmental committees as needed

Other duties as assigned: 5%

Perform other duties as required or requested whether or not specifically listed on this job description

Performance Standards:

Exhibit a willingness to learn new tasks
Seek the assistance of your supervisor prior to beginning an unfamiliar assignment

Application Process

For full consideration, applicants must have the following on file:

Copy of Fall 2020 class schedule when available
Resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references to:
- Sienna Abdulahad, Director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs at sabdulahad@tulane.edu 504-865-5181
- Please complete submit materials via email or upload as a google doc and share it with sabdulahad@tulane.edu by 5pm on Friday, June 29, 2020

For more information, please call the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 865-5181.