Student Positions

Intercultural Affairs hires students in the Spring semester for the following academic year.

CGE PA Application

CGE PA Reference Form

CGE PA Job Description

Responsibilities

Program Assistant positions are a one-year commitment of 12 hours per week and include, but are not limited to the following duties:

• Developing and implementing effective campus wide co-curricular programs that address sexuality, gender, feminism, masculinity, sexual assault, body image and health.
• Providing support and resources for the student clubs and social justice organizations
• Co-sponsoring and/or supporting programs that pertain to our mission (i.e. Women's Herstory Month, Vagina Monologues, Feminist Faculty Series, Love Your Body Day, Take Back the Night, Gaypril and Coming Out Week.)
• Assisting with program proposals and publicity
• Assisting with the development and implementation of an Ally Program.
• Working closely and cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and organizations to implement the CGE's mission
• Serving the Occidental community as a proactive, ethical and responsible campus leader
• Serving as a representative and informational resource for students
• Serving as a facility manager by maintaining appearance, organization and general up keep of the CGE.
• Assisting in office duties related to the daily operation of the CGE.
• Other duties as directed by the Associate Director of Intercultural Affairs.

Qualifications 

Applicants should effectively provide evidence of the following qualities:
• Interest in issues of diversity, multiculturalism, social justice and equality
• Leadership and public speaking skills
• Effective in communicating and working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Programming skills including organization, initiative, efficiency, responsible follow through, creativity, and a working understanding of the campus environment.
• Good academic standing. 2.5 GPA Required, 3.0 GPA Preferred

Compensation

CGE Program Assistants will be compensated in the following ways:
• An hourly wage at the rate of $9.00 per hour (must have a Work Study Award)
• Skills development including participation in workshops and/or conferences
• Leadership and diversity training through educational events and workshops
• Campus wide programming training
• Work experience, intercultural communication and skills training