Graduate Assistant – Ketteler Center for Peace and Justice

The Graduate Assistant for The Ketteler Center for Peace and Justice is an exciting, and very hands-on part-time position, serving approximately 20 hours per week. Duties include assisting the Executive Director of The Ketteler Center for Peace and Justice with programming efforts, research and data collection, social media, being present at La Roche University events aligning with the mission of the Center and supporting other offices under the Vice President of Mission.

General Duties:

• Support social media outreach by building a social media strategy that includes quotes, polls, and examples of peace and justice happening in real life.
• Developing a database of community contacts whom we identify as “agents of peace” and “agents of justice.”
• Create and maintain a calendar of events, and incorporate days honoring Agents of Peace and Justice (e.g., MLK Day)
• Support and develop programming for students, supporting the efforts of the Ketteler Center
• Developing resources to share with stakeholders (e.g., Top 10 list of Justice-oriented documentaries on Netflix)
• Organizing podcast guests and developing show notes for the Ketteler Center Podcast
• Using Canva/Publisher to create flyers for events,
• Choosing office swag to give away to students

Required Qualifications:

• ?Enrollment in a graduate program at La Roche University.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with relevant software (Microsoft Office, Canva)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and independently when necessary.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and get La Roche University van-driver certified.
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in the master’s program of their choice.

?Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in event planning
• Some familiarity with social media platforms
• Student leadership or campus involvement.
• Familiarity with the Christian faith

Physical Requirements:

This position requires stationary work in an office environment, walking short distances on campus, and the ability to perform fine manipulation, such as typing. It is generally expected that this position will require lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.

To ensure that applications are fully processed, a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references must be included with a completed application.

Qualified applicants should complete an online application by clicking on the following link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Candidates subject to background clearances including driving record. Review of submissions will begin immediately; position(s) open until filled.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States. La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply

You must submit a separate online application for each position that you want to apply for. The positions listed on this site are those currently available at the University. The information listed for each position is all that is available at this time. There is no further need to contact the Human Resources Department.

To apply for a position at La Roche:

1. Identify the position in which you want to apply.
2. Complete an online application by clicking on “Click Here to Apply” at the bottom of the job posting. The application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. An online application must be submitted for each position in which you want to apply. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Resumes can be attached to the online application.
4. Your information will be reviewed by a hiring manager, and you will be contacted if we feel your qualifications closely match the description of the position.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

This policy provides for equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, compensation, training and development, employee benefits, layoff, discharge and general working conditions.

This policy is administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes. La Roche University does not take action against an employee because he or she has opposed a practice made unlawful under federal or state law or has filed charges, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or lawsuit pursuant to those statutes.

All employees are expected to implement and abide by La Roche’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment within their assigned work areas. Any violation of this policy by an employee of La Roche University may result in disciplinary action, including, when appropriate, discharge.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer is assigned the overall responsibility for effective administration of this program throughout La Roche University. Individuals who believe that they may have experienced illegal discrimination should immediately report their complaint to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer.