Part-Time Administrative Support in College of Earth & Mineral Science

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The EMS-Graduate Fellows for Science Advocacy and Diversity program is an initiative in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) to formally extend the work of We Are For Science by supporting student leadership to advance science advocacy and diversity. Fellows are mentored and supervised in their EMS-GFSAD/WAFS work by the associate dean for educational equity and the director of EMS student engagement. The fellows conduct and coordinate activities of We Are For Science, serve on the EMS diversity council and the EMS ALLWE implementation committee, represent EMS and We Are For Science in the community, and work with EMS undergraduate and graduate organizations and individuals, as well as faculty and staff.

Job Duties:

• Work to advance the WAFS mission concerning science policy, science communication and outreach, and diversity and inclusion in science.
• Cultivate collaborations across the college and University in support of science advocacy and diversity.
• Assist with enhancing broader impact activities.
• Serve as a point of contact with college and surrounding community activities.
• Work with goal setting, planning, and implementation of EMS institutional initiatives relative to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Students selected for this position must be enrolled graduate students in the College, registered for appropriate credit hours and receiving a base assistantship or fellowship of at least grade 12 half-time.
• Selected students must be in good academic standing.
• Have the concurrence of their advisor for participating in this program.
• Able to maintain adequate progress toward degree.
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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