SGA DEI Chair
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA, US
Summary
The SGA DEI Chair acts as a liaison between student government, multicultural organizations, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. They are responsible for facilitating meetings, representing student needs on various committees, and producing end-of-semester reports.
Job Description
The SGA DEI Chair shall serve as the liaison between SGA, multicultural organizations, the Multicultural Leadership Council, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The SGA DEI Chair shall serve as a resource for the SGA president, Vice Presidents and other cabinet members on all matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The SGA DEI Chair shall participate in various college and student-led boards & committees including but not limited to the
Committee on Diversity & Inclusion (CDI), the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Senior Leadership Committee (DEISL), and the Student
Curriculum Committee (SCC) as a non-voting member.
The SGA DEI Chair shall meet at least biweekly with the Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life. The SGA DEI Chair shall make an agenda for and facilitate all Multicultural Leadership Council meetings alongside Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life as a representative of
SGA.
The SGA DEI Chair shall meet regularly with student leadership of multicultural groups to discuss needs and concerns of each respective organization. The SGA DEI Chair shall produce an end of semester report published to the student body on the work they have conducted throughout the course of the semester.
Meeting requirements:
1. Attend all Cabinet meetings every first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm when classes are in session and excluding finals.
2. Attend all Senate meetings, held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 8:00 pm while classes are in session and excluding finals.
3. Attend Training at 4:15 on Tuesday afternoons.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in roles related to belonging and inclusivity
Prior experience working with underrepresented populations
Eligibility Requirements:
Any full time Grinnell College student shall be eligible for any paid
or unpaid SGA position, provided that they meet all of the following
expectations at the time of assuming office and for the duration of
their term of office:
1. Must be in good academic standing.
2. Must be in good conduct standing.
3. Must be in attendance in person on the Grinnell College campus.
4. Must not hold a leadership position with any other Grinnell College student-led entity.
About SGA:
The purpose of the Grinnell College Student Government Association (SGA) is to ethically and responsibly allocate student funds, represent students to the College administration and faculty, encourage student dialogue, solicit student opinion, and advocate for any other needs of the students.
It is the mission of the Grinnell College Student Government Association to be a governance body of student leaders who advocate for and support all students in partnership with the Grinnell College Student body, Staff, Faculty, and Administration. As an extension of the will of students, we are in pursuit of an equitable and fulfilling experience at Grinnell College. This organization shall encourage the participation of all students at Grinnell College in accordance with the non-discrimination policy of the College.
Learning Outcomes:
1 - Foundational Work Skills: Yes
2 - Critical and Creating Thinking: Yes
3 - Oral/Written Communication: Yes
4 - Quantitative Reasoning/Literacy: Yes
5 - Information Literacy: Yes
6 - Leadership: Yes
7 - Teamwork/Collaboration: Yes
8 - Professionalism/Ethics: Yes
9 - Global/Intercultural Fluency: Yes
