Description:
Equity & Welcome Center Student Ambassador Essential Functions
Equity & Welcome Center Concierge – Greet, welcome and remind students to sign in; instruct/remind students to maintain social distancing practices and use and protective equipment (masks, etc.); tidy the Lobby, hallway, Multicultural & Gender Equity Lounge and Peacemaking spaces; clean the fridge/food prep area; remind students to follow Center guidelines; check in with Center staff to complete any tasks needed; and update the online Equity & Welcome Center (Canvas). - 35%
Cultivate a sense of belonging – Provide on campus and online logistical support, planning and coordination to the Student Affinity Group Presidents, Advisors and Community Partners. - 30%
Community Forums/Conversations - Co-plan/create, organize and provide logistical support for Monthly EDI Community Forums (on campus) and/or Community (online) - 20%
Professional Development – Attend weekly meetings, learn new technology skills (e.g. using Canvas) and other development as needed. – 15%
Educational Benefit:
- Student Ambassadors will develop the following transferrable skills:
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving:
- Identify, anticipate, and develop solutions to problems
- Gather information
- Communication Skills:
- Express ideas clearly
- Provide feedback
- Public speaking
- Facilitate discussions
- Report information
- Take meeting notes
- Teamwork/Collaboration:
- Convey feelings and express ideas
- Develop relationships
- Interact socially online and in-person
- Digital technology:
- Effectively use online applications, including Canvas, Zoom and Outlook Suite
- Leadership:
- Delegate responsibility
- Teach others
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Skills:
- Engage with others authentically
- Acknowledge the experience of others
- Build relationships
- Support teammates and take on responsibility as needed
- Share culture
- Understand social identities and how they impact student success
- Cultivate a sense of belonging for others
Minimum Qualifications:
- Required Skills for EDI Student Ambassadors
Dependable:
Arrives on time, stays the whole time, completes tasks in a timely manner
Responsible:
Seeks advice from others as needed, works independently, follows instructions
Self-Motivated:
Develops creative solutions to problems, says “Yes” to emerging opportunities
Flexible:
Willing to adjust and adapt in the moment, and revise plans as necessary
Resourceful:
Diligently explores the necessary resources and pays attention to details that will impact outcomes
Equity-Minded:
Committed to supporting efforts of anti-racism, social justice and respect of all North Seattle College Students, faculty and staff
Team-Oriented:
- Understands this equity, diversity & inclusion is a team effort and we are in this as a Center, Campus and Community
- Additional Required Academic Components for all Work Study EDI Ambassadors:
- Must be taking at least 3 credit hours during fall, winter, and spring quarter
- Have and maintain a GPA of 2.0
- Ability to read and write in English and engage with our community using conversational English skills
- Meet all Work Study requirements according to the Office of Financial Aid
Contact:
- Department Name: Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Contact Name: Carlos Serrano
- Contact Email: carlos.c.serrano@seattlecolleges.edu