Graduate Assistant, QRC

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

JOB PURPOSE: As an administrative and program support for professional and undergraduate staff, this position is an integral part of the Queer Resource Center (QRC). The Graduate Assistants' (GA) primary responsibility is to assist the Director, Assistant Director, and undergraduate student staff (e.g., Student Associates) with the organization and execution of events, programs, and special projects in and out of the QRC focused on LGBTQIA+ (i.e., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual or agender) individuals and communities. In particular, the GA will assist in planning, executing, and scheduling programming efforts across The Claremont Colleges (TCC). The GA will also be required to complete tasks that will focus on their academic, personal, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As a Queer and Questioning Mentor Program (QQMP) Head Mentor, you are expected to understand, focus on, and enact the primary goal of QQMP. The primary goal of QQMP is to provide mentorship and support for the personal growth and identity development of our mentees, who hold various LGBTQIA identities and those who are questioning. QQMP endeavors to help mentees develop a positive identity by connecting them with mentors who are part of a larger community. Head Mentors are responsible for developing community and agency among mentors who are the driving force of the program. The Head Mentor is also QRC staff member and if needed will perform duties of a student associate. Additional duties and responsibilities include:

• Work with the QRC Assistant Dean and Director, Assistant Director, and undergraduate student staff to plan and implement QRC events, including collaborative programs with other campus departments and organizations (i.e., Gaypril, Lavender Graduation, etc.)
• Advise undergraduate student staff with reviewing and developing program proposals including providing leadership development, event support, and general mentoring
• Serve as the QRC liaison with the Queer Graduate Union serving Keck Graduate Institute and Claremont Graduate University
• Create and manage the monthly QRC newsletter
• Check the QRC email account and respond to emails as needed
• Facilitate Allyship Workshops to Claremont College students (and possibly faculty and staff as needed)
• Assist in the assessment of events, programs, and special projects related to student learning outcomes
• Assist with additional departmental programs, including but not limited to planning staff retreats and aiding with weekly staff meetings (e.g., facilitating, notetaking)
• When appropriate, participate in campus-wide committees, meetings, workshops, trainings, and events related to LGBTQIA+ topics
• Maintain QRC Community Guidelines at all times:

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: This position must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below:

• Prior leadership experience including mentoring, event/program planning, club leadership, etc.
• Demonstrates a history of volunteer, activist, and/or organizational involvement
• Willingness to learn and take an active role in social justice communities at The Claremont Colleges
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with Claremont College students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups discussing sensitive topics related to diversity, equity & inclusion
• Understand and apply foundations of intersectionality, queer, and feminist theories into applied practice (e.g., events, programs, etc.)
• Communication skills, both written and spoken
• Basic computer skills (e.g., typing, sending e-mails, Microsoft Office suite, etc.)
• Reliable and punctual to scheduled shifts
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently
• Acts with humility and dignity in and out of the QRC

REQUIRED HOURS AND ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefit eligible position. The hourly rate for this role is $20.00 per hour, with up to 15 hours per week conducting administrative duties and check-ins to ensure the success of QQMP. During the beginning of the academic year, Head Mentors may be required to attend a week long training with other mentors, RAs & Sponsors - this training occurs a week before students arrive on campus. There will also be QRC specific team training developments which occur the weekend before the start of the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, together with other QRC staff, QQMP Head Mentors will be planning events and programs for the QRC and attend weekly 1-hour staff meetings. Most hours worked are Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm with some nights and weekends. During Gaypril (i.e., April), high volume programming will occur requiring Head Mentors to be present at planned events and programs where needed. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but be not limited to education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior role. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.