All student employment positions on campus are covered by a negotiated contract with the Union of Grinnell Student Dining Workers (UGSDW).
With direction, students organize, coordinate and/or perform work in administration of departmental operations and activities. Requires excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to direct the work of others. Must be detail oriented, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office, TEAMS and/or other relevant technologies.
About the First-Generation & Low-Income Student Program:
The FGLI program was established in 2022 to support retention, graduation, and sense of belonging among students who are the first in their family to receive a four-year degree, as well as those from low-income backgrounds. The FGLI program includes community- and resource-based events, First-Gen House, the Low-Income Lending Library, the Student Pantry, the Dr. Michelle Rebelsky Memorial FGLI Lounge, and mentorship with first-generation faculty, staff, and alumni.
The FGLI Student Coordinator reports to the Director of First-Generation & Low-Income Student Programs. The student coordinator establishes a cohesive inclusive community in the FGLI Lounge, facilitates educational and inclusive programs, acts as a positive role model for students in the FGLI Lounge, manages resources and materials in the Lounge, and completes administrative tasks as necessary. The FGLI Student Coordinator is collaborative, responsible, flexible, and possess strong critical thinking and communication skills. The Student Coordinator should also be passionate and knowledgeable about the FGLI community and have a desire to share that passion and knowledge with others.
Qualifications:
-Be studying on campus, with preference for candidates able to work throughout the full academic year
-Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
-Must have 4-8 hours per week of regular availability throughout the semester
-Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
-Evening and weekend availability required
Responsibilities:
-Design, develop, and implement programming and events for FGLI community
-Plan, organize, and host community hours in FGLI Lounge
-Clean, arrange, and assist with upkeep of FGLI Lounge (i.e., washing blankets, replenishing supplies, talking with students, dusting, etc.)
-Coordinate with student-led organizations (i.e., QuestBridge) to host inclusive, educational, and community-building programs
-Serve as FGLI representative at campus events (i.e., tabling)
-Help create and distribute marketing materials
-Assist director in carrying out tasks of strategic plan
-Refer students to appropriate campus resources
-Provide periodic/intermittent support to the Low-Income Lending Library and Student Pantry
-Attend one-on-one and team meetings with Director 1-2 times per month
-May be asked to attend Multicultural Leadership Council or FGLI Student Advisory Committee meetings 1-2 times per month
-Demonstrate commitment to the FGLI Program and Division of Student Affairs
-Maintain privacy regarding student information
-Other duties as assigned