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Chapman University

CCC Graduate Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$20/hr

The CCC Graduate Assistant is responsible for ensuring general administrative office, and ... Assistance with and on emphasis on supporting programs, events and special initiatives while ...

Chapman University

CCC Graduate Assistant

Orange, CA · On-site

$20/hr

The CCC Graduate Assistant is responsible for ensuring general administrative office, and ... Assistance with and on emphasis on supporting programs, events and special initiatives while ...

Air Education and Training Command

$100K - $136K/yr

Summary The Chief of Graduate Professional Education coordinates and aligns Air University's curricula across all graduate programs. This role advises schools and programs on curriculum development ...

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CCC Graduate Assistant

Chapman University

Orange, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40544
Job Number
SE220524
Position Information
Department or Unit Name
Cross Cultural Center
Position Headcount
2
Position Title
CCC Graduate Assistant
Academic Year
Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester
Fall
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad
Anticipated Pay Range
$20.00 - $20.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
Approved Supervisor
Araceli Martinez
Supervisor Email
aracmartinez@chapman.edu
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date
08/15/2026
Projected End Date
05/31/2027
Average number of hours per week
Up to 19 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Cross Cultural Center (CCC) is searching for talented Graduate student employee to assist in elevating the services and support offered by the CCC to our Chapman student population. The CCC Graduate Assistant is responsible for ensuring general administrative office, and programming support while informing students of resources. Assistance with and on emphasis on supporting programs, events and special initiatives while growing a sense of belonging, community, and appreciation of differences on campus to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Ensuring facility operations are organized and supportive of evolving student needs.
Responsibilities
  • Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the GA will assist in developing and supporting programs, events, and special initiatives that advance Chapman University's efforts towards becoming and creating welcoming and inclusive learning environments.
  • Attend and participate in university-wide events, trainings, and workshops
  • Assist in the planning, implementation, and collaborations of CCC and campus wide programming, including but not limited to presentations, trainings, academic workshops/information/presentations, and identity/cultural national heritage/history months (i.e, LGBTQIA+, Black Native, APIDA, Womens's, Latinx) celebrations and other engagement/social events and programming for the student body
  • Assist full-time staff oversee Student Assistants and promote programs and services to provide support for activities and events taking place in the facility, ensuring all events are implemented in accordance with university policy
  • Demonstrate a willingness to support colleagues across campus (for example, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, etc.) to encourage the implementation or fulfillment of institutional goals and strategic priorities.
  • Facilitate small group meetings as needed
  • Facilitate presentations requiring public speaking
  • Create and facilitate innovative programs
  • Serve as the office liaison for designated student clubs and organizations and on campus events
  • Participate in recruitment and yielding events in collaboration with the Office of Admissions.
  • Assist with the Office of First Gen & Promising Futures Programs, Early Outreach Initiatives by leading campus tours, participating in student panels, and inspiring K-12 students to pursue higher education.
  • Conduct literature reviews, basic information, and data collection on the latest research surrounding historically underrepresented students in higher education.
  • Develop and disseminate marketing materials for the CCC via Carousel, Panther Connect, and Instagram
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Must be enrolled in a graduate program at Chapman University
  • Experience working with diverse and inclusive initiatives in an academic, professional or student organization/population setting
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a professional office environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Desired Qualifications
  • Effectiveness in establishing rapport with diverse communities of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with graphic design software Canva, Panther Connect, Carousel, Instagram, Qualtrics.
  • Eagerness to develop leadership competencies
  • Previous experience, at the graduate or undergraduate level, working directly with cultural resource center and/or diverse/cultural organizations or programming.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Criteria that will be taken into account in our selection process pertain to candidate's leadership and supervisory experience, experience with and readiness for coordinating and assisting with student co-curricular programming, capacity for providing autonomous oversight of areas of responsibility (i.e. facilities, programs, and services), enrollment in a graduate program
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS

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