Student Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Specialist

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

The Equity and Inclusion Initiatives (EII) Department is seeking a highly-motivated and detail-oriented
undergraduate student to serve as the Student Specialist beginning this coming 2025-2026 academic
year and beyond. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to support university-wide equity and
inclusion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for departmental programs, events, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics for the university’s Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.
• Assist with the administration and logistics of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
• across the university.
• Offer front desk coverage and act as the first point of contact for the department.
• Manage communications, including answering phone calls, voicemails, and departmental emails.
• Schedule and organize meetings and trainings for the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion.
• Draft internal communications and messaging.
• Maintain department reports and contact lists.
• Monitor and manage office equipment, supplies, and other operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Hours

• 10-12 hours per week
• Scheduled between 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday - Friday around class schedule
   

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $15.97/hour
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Not eligible for health insurance benefits

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Augsburg University for the 2025–2026
• academic year.
• Eligible for Federal and/or State Work Study (contact [email protected] for confirmation).
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Demonstrated intercultural competency.
• Strong verbal communication and administrative writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage processes and coordinate logistics efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and solving problems proactively.
• Able to work effectively in dynamic environments.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Google Suite applications (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Augsburg University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at [email protected].  Human Resources is located at 20Memorial Hall.

Application Instructions:

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume