Student Employee Work Study/Work Program - Intercultural Peer Mentor

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Harrisonburg, VA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title: Intercultural Peer Mentor

Department: Intercultural Programs

Supervisor: Christina Harrison

Employment Type: Work Study or Work Program; Part-time, hourly, non-exempt

Pay Range: $13.00 - $13.00 

Job Summary:

The Student Employee is responsible for assisting the staff in the assigned department. The Student Employee position will focus on administrative support, learning support, or specialized support while offering educational and career growth.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Plan and facilitate a student event monthly that promotes student engagement in Intercultural Learning
Present in classes, clubs and student events about Intercultural Programs and the benefits of intercultural engagement
Make suggestions to the Director about outreach efforts and possible publicity initiatives
Assist with ICP events and promotion
Perform general administrative responsibilities in support of the department/office/campus.
Complete department-specific projects as assigned.
Attend the workplace regularly as scheduled, report to work punctually, and follow a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
Support the values of the University.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Good planning skills
Creativity 
Willingness to work as a member of a team and work independently
Has a genuine desire to help their peers engage in intercultural learning
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to ask questions.
Understanding of basic department procedures and goals.
Ability to maintain a level of professionalism during working hours.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make entry-level decisions.
Be currently enrolled as a student at EMU.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma.

Completed either ICSSC 211, 202, or participated in an EMU intercultural travel program

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Why Work at EMU?

Flexible work scheduling built around your classes
Valuable on-campus work experience and resume-building opportunities
Convenient, walkable commute on campus

Eastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.

EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.

EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.
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