SLCC Student, Work Study-Gender & Sexuality Student Resource Center Specialist

Job Summary

The work-study program offers SLCC students a unique opportunity to work within the GSSRC, helping to improve access to higher education for all students we serve.

The GSSRC focuses on cultural education, celebration, engagement, and awareness to provide opportunities for all students to learn with and from one another.

Specialists will assist the GSSRC in providing personalized guidance, support, and collaboration with various departments and partners across the college.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties - Support and assist students navigating SLCC, emphasizing those needing additional guidance.

• Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of individuals within the academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff including those with disabilities.
• Engage with students visiting the GSSRC, addressing their questions and concerns.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, promotion, and execution of events and programs hosted by SLCC GSSRC.
• Assist with outreach efforts and follow-up communications for the coordinator’s student groups.
• Help manage GSSRC social media platforms and website, ensuring information is updated.
• Support the GSSRC manager with workshops as needed
• Guide students on how to use the Canvas platform and how to navigate it. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued The work-study student will serve as a professional representative of GSSRC conveying its purpose, pillars of focus, and values.

Ideal candidates should be able to :

A. Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including different abilities, cultures, ages, and ethnicities.

B. Exhibit strong customer skills, cultural awareness, and sensitivity when interacting with an array of different people from different backgrounds, like cultures, ages, and ethnicities.

C. Effectively deliver presentations to audiences of various sizes, being mindful of the content and approach to meet the needs of different contexts and groups.

Minimum Qualifications Current Salt Lake Community College Student

2.0 GPA

At least 9 credit hours during Fall and Spring semester

Must not be receiving a student tuition waiver

Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, international student, or a DACA recipient

Receive work-study through the Federal financial aid program Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 1. Cultural Competence : Understanding and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all individuals.

2. Mindful Communication : Using language and communication styles that are respectful, and non-discriminatory for all.

3. Active Listening : Being attentive and empathetic to the needs, concerns, and perspectives of others, particularly those who may feel marginalized or underrepresented.

4. Advocacy : Championing the rights and needs of all students and being proactive in addressing issues of inequality and discrimination.

5. Conflicting Resolution : Navigating and mediating conflicts that may arise from misunderstandings or cultural differences in a way that fosters understanding and respect.

6. Empathy : Demonstrating genuine care and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals within these communities.

7. Adaptability : Being flexible and opent to learning and evolving in response to the unique and changing needs of the space.

8. Education and Awareness : Continuously educating oneself on the histories, challenges, and current issues :

• Understanding intersectionality : Recognizing how different aspects of the sense of self and all its complexities intersect and impact an individual’s experiences.
• learning how these intersections can lead to unique challenges and applying this knowledge can help foster a welcoming and supportive environment.

9. Collaboration : Working effectively with an array group of different individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ages, identities, and genders fostering teamwork, and building strong partnerships.

10. Program Development and Implementation : Creating and executing programs that are inclusive, culturally relevant, and supportive of the needs of these communities and students.

Creating resources such as guides or informational materials, that educate others about the needs and experiences of these communities, and also celebrating these individuals in their journies and triumphs.

11. Confidentiality and Sensitivity : Handling sensitive information with discretion and understanding the importance of privacy, particularly in spaces where individuals may be vulnerable.

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties