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Please note: Applications will NOT be accepted through Workday. To receive full consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to Samuel Araujo, [email protected]. When submitting your application material, please include an unofficial copy of your college transcripts showing the highest degree achieved.

Thank you for your interest in CO School of Mines Multicultural Engineering Program!

MEP is looking to hire a graduate assistant who will collaborate closely with MEP staff, campus departments, and industry partners to create and implement the BOOST program for incoming transfer scholars. BOOST is expected to be a week-long program that will offer a series of workshops, community-building activities, campus tours, and career-readiness opportunities. 

The graduate assistant will develop the BOOST program during the spring semester, lead its implementation during the week-long session in late May, and manage the assessment and evaluation of its outcomes upon completion.

Responsibilities:
• Co-develop goals and outcomes for summer bridge program
• Support recruiting efforts, including marketing/promo materials and student phone calls
• Schedule workshops, university and industry tours, and community building experiences
• Connect broader university and career related concepts to diverse student’s social and intersectional identities
• Engage in relationship building with campus staff, industry partners, and incoming transfer students
• Create assessment strategy of bridge program and evaluate outcomes
• Work with division directors on strategic grant initiatives

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in STEM or a closely related field.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• The ability to work effectively in a complex organization, within a team environment with other staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience promoting social justice and inclusivity in academic programming for students

This is a great opportunity and both internal Mines Graduate Students, as well as external Graduate Students, are encouraged to apply. Chosen candidate can expect to earn $18.00-$22.00 per hour and will be expected to work between 5-10 hours per week dependent on availability during the Spring '25 semester. In addition to 1 full week (May 26-30) 8a-5p (40 hours) during the Summer '25 semester.

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