POSITION:   Graduate Student Assistant:  Diversity Outreach

 

Department:   (1) School of Information Sciences

 

Contract:        Beginning Fall Semester 2020, with a start date of August 18, 2020. 

 

Compensation:          Stipend = $20,686 (Per Academic Year)

Full Tuition -Ten (10) completed graduate credits & Winter semester

Two (2) completed graduate credits for Spring/Summer Semester

 

Health Benefits:         Choice of six medical insurance carriers

                                    Delta Preferred Dental Insurance

                                    Vision Care Insurance

 

Union:                         Representation by the GEOC (Graduate Employees Organization Committee)

 

Hours:            20 hours per week (may include an evening and weekends Saturday)

 

Description:

• Provide outreach and build and maintain relationships with undergraduate programs on campus and surrounding colleges about the value of graduate SIS studies at Wayne State University with a focus on historically-underrepresented populations
• Participate in the recruitment of prospective students by attending programs, fairs, and open houses in- and off-campus; give recruiting presentations, including oral and PowerPoint, during visits

Participate in the review and development of informational and promotional materials related to student recruitment

• Participate in the coordination of SIS prospective student information meetings
• Design and produce regular reports to track, document, and measure outreach progress; make appropriate recommendations for future initiatives based on program needs
• Maintain contact with prospective students; provide information regarding School requirements and services
• Assist SIS administrative team members in the implementation of special projects and events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must enroll or be enrolled as a graduate student in The School of Information Sciences (SIS) for the Fall 2020 semester and maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
• Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Ability to meet established deadlines and perform duties independently
• Possess a valid driver's license and willingness to use own vehicle for local travel
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
• Experience in diversity recruiting in higher education, preferred
• Proficient in a variety of computer programs including graphic design software, preferred

 

 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:       July 12, 2020

 

Submit resume and cover letter as PDFs at: http://sis.wayne.edu/diversity/gsa.php. Applications will be accepted until July 12, 2020.  If already attending SIS courses, the cover letter should include a summary of completed courses and anticipated graduation date.

 

 

Wayne State University is an equal opportunity employer. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, arrest record, height, weight, sexual orientation, qualified Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.