The Days-Massolo Center Fellow will support the department’s educational initiatives; gain practical, hands-on experience; and collaborate with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and their allies. This position works directly with the DMC professional and student staff to increase student engagement and enhance students’ collegiate co-curricular experience by supporting the initiatives of the Center, serving as a catalyst for social change and a resource for shared experience, and creating a more inclusive campus environment.

This is a temporary, non-benefited position, with a work schedule of a maximum of 20 hours per week for 33-36 weeks between August 2021-June 2022.

General Description:

The Days-Massolo Center Fellow will be responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and facilitation of the DMC signature programs that take place throughout the academic year. The annual signature programs include Open House, Latinx Heritage Month, LGBTQIA+ History Month/National Coming Out Day, DisAbility Awareness Month, Trans* Day of Remembrance, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month, Trans* Day of Visibility, and Pride Month. The Days-Massolo Center Fellow serves as the central programming support to build community among undergraduate students and the Hamilton College community. This person will also assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of committees, topics, secure speakers, reserve space, design assessment rubrics, and create promotion for all signature programs
• Develop communication with campus community to facilitate coordination of programs
• Advise and work on necessary program arrangements made with vendors and campus partners in compliance with College policies and overall student safety and to assist in problem resolution
• Represent the DMC at various events and outreach activities
• Support the mission, policies, and procedures of the department and the College
• Assist DMC assessment and strategic planning efforts
• Develop communication with campus community to facilitate coordination of programs
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Complete special projects or other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to support diversity and cultural issues, especially those related to higher education and social justice.
• Experience working within diverse educational, racial, ethnic, LGBTQIA+, identity, and/or cultural communities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to adapt
• Sound decision making, judgement, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Well-developed organizational and administrative skills
• Experience in program/event development and implementation
• Ability to build community with students and staff
• Strong interpersonal skills

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of bachelor's degree

• Resume (maximum length: 2 pages)
• Personal statement (maximum length: 1 page) tell us about yourself, highlight your collegiate experience. Be sure to speak about your career goals and how you will be a good fit for post undergraduate fellowship at Hamilton College.
• Two professional references (not letters of recommendation) All references must be from recent supervisors or faculty members. If you are considered for the position, references will be contacted.