Rainbow Initiatives Manager

The MSS Rainbow Initiatives Manager engages in community building, education, and program support for Multicultural Student Services and the Rainbow Initiatives programs. Students in this position will assist in staffing the multicultural center, affinity program development, marketing, newsletter development and community engagement among students with minoritized identities. The students in this position would have Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to working with communities of color across multiple intersecting dimensions of difference such as Queer & Trans People of Color, students with disabilities, Multiethnic/Multiracial, etc.

Act as a representative of MSS including building relationships with community partners, student organizations, serving on campus committees, and tabling at events.Essential

Assist in daily operations of the MCC including staffing the front desk, keeping and managing attendance records, maintaining an organized office space.Essential

Assist in making marketing materials, posters, flyers, half sheets.Essential

Assist in student engagement and outreach, including leading focused outreach to identity and culturally-based student organizations.Essential

Assist in the making and release of biweekly newsletter, gathering and creating content, compiling it in programs such as canva and marketing cloud.Essential

Assist in the planning and implementation of signature programs and events, including but not limited to Rainbow Connect, Rainbow Drop ins, Lavender Graduation.Essential

Attend regular staff meetings and scheduled trainings.Essential

Collaborate with the Multicultural Student Services staff and community partners to develop student-centered programs that foster a sense of community and belonging.Essential

Create training and presentations for neighboring departments and fellow studentsEssential

Engage in learning on identity development, dialogue facilitation, and social justice, including staying current on issues impacting communities, educating about and interrupting bias or microaggressions, and raising awareness for underserved parts of the community.Essential

Other Duties as Assigned.Non-Essential

Serves as a lead for fellow student employees in the department.Essential

The MSS Rainbow Initiatives Manager engages in community building, education, and program support for Multicultural Student Services and the Rainbow Initiatives programs. Students in this position will assist in staffing the multicultural center, affinity program development, marketing, newsletter development and community engagement among students with minoritized identities. The students in this position would have Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to working with communities of color across multiple intersecting dimensions of difference such as Queer & Trans People of Color, students with disabilities, Multiethnic/Multiracial, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Commitment to personal and community development Experience or interest in social justice, community engagement and identity development Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to underrepresented and/or marginalized groups Commitment to campus and community involvement Ability to manage and keep confidential information

Required Education or Training:

To be eligible for student employment in Student Engagement and Inclusion, an applicant must: a. Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters; and c. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee. d. Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer. e. An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility.

Salary Information:

This is a student position, up to 15 hours per week at $12.03/hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the name and contact information for one(1) professional reference with your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www. alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie Brown, Student Affairs HR Coordinator, at [email protected]

Advertised: 02 Aug 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 Alaskan Daylight Time

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