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 the Associate 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 for clubs/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 workshops For 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 is www.lacitycollege.edu

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 development b. 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, while actively providing a safe space for students to engage and dialogue with one another e. 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 and development b. Develop leadership skills through attending and actively participating in training workshops and team building activities. c. Demonstrate leadership ability through participation in co-curricular programs d. Reflect on the co-curricular involvement and experiences and make changes based on their reflections e. Evaluate their skills and ability to apply it to their academic, personal, and professional lives f. Success demonstrates students ability to incorporate leadership skills into their academic and professional life