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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Graduate Assistant for Student Life: Student Leadership Institute

UNPAID ASSIGNMENT: 10-20 hours a week, August 26, 2013 to June 20, 2014

GENERAL STATEMENT: Under general supervision of the Student Life Coordinator and theAssociate Dean of Student Life, the graduate assistant works in the areas of student

engagement, learning outcomes, programmatic assessment and evaluation, and leadership

education. S/he will provide support and supervision of student leaders. Graduate Assistant

will coordinate a series of leadership workshops, working with faculty to obtain speakers and

outreach to students. Graduate Assistant will advise student leaders in academic, personal, and

career.

The graduate positions play an integral part in providing a comprehensive Outside of the

Classroom curriculum. It is also intended to provide a professional entry-level preparatory

experience with direct supervision by the Student Life Coordinator and the Associate Dean of

Student Life.GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the supervision of student staff members Provides on-site event supervision when required Supports and assists mentors through program advisement and training Manages day to day operations including: budget management, promotion/marketing,

assessment, staff supervision, and contract negotiation for entertainment and services

Establishes and facilitates workshops and trainings for student workers and mentors Responsible for thorough knowledge of state, college, and departmental policies and

regulations regarding public events, purchasing, building operation, safety, and contract

negotiation Develops communication with campus community to facilitate coordination of programs Assists with Student Life educational programming, in particular, assist in the coordination

of the Peer2Peer Mentor Program

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Establishes, coordinates, and facilitates student leadership workshops and trainings forclubs/organizations and student workers

Assists in the on-going assessment and evaluation of student life programs Works with the Student Life Coordinator/Associate Dean in identifying program needs Advise and meet with student program assistants Provides general, walk-in advisement to students Assists in implementation of various retention and success workshopsFor more information, contact Earic Peters, Associate Dean of Students, by phone at (323)

953-4000 extension 2453 or by email peterseb@lacitycollege.edu

The LACC website iswww.lacitycollege.edu

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Vision Statement

The Office of Student Life vision is to become the flag ship co-curricular program of community

colleges. In support of this vision, the Office of Student Life will deliver exemplary and

integrated services of the student life curriculum to develop global citizens.

Mission Statement

Office of Student Life empowers students to be engaged citizens through co-curricular services

and activities to explore leadership, civic engagement, culture, and personal development.

Program Description

The Student Leadership and Development Programs are dedicated to providing opportunities

for students to enhance their overall personal and leadership development. We are committed

to supporting and preparing LACC students development through trainings, workshops, and

access to resources. We are dedicated to meeting each individual students needs so they are

equipped with skills that can be transferrable in their personal, academic, and professional

lives.

CORE PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAM

a. Values: Developing ethical leaders through holistic student developmentb. Empowerment students: To enhance student lives, academically, professionally,

and personally both inside and outside the classroom so that they can be their

best advocate

c. Accountability: The commitment to follow through with each student,supporting their process of leadership development

d. Inclusion: To support student leadership development in all students, whileactively providing a safe space for students to engage and dialogue with one

anothere. Enhancing Community: Provide opportunities for students to be engaged global

citizens in their communities

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will be able to:

a. Identify and develop a plan to improve areas for personal growth anddevelopment

b. Develop leadership skills through attending and actively participating in trainingworkshops and team building activities.

c. Demonstrate leadership ability through participation in co-curricular programsd. Reflecton the co-curricular involvement and experiences and make changes

based on their reflectionse. Evaluate their skills and ability to apply it to their academic, personal, and

professional lives

f. Successdemonstrates students ability to incorporate leadership skills into theiracademic and professional life