Malone

Student Center 301

1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659

POSITION
4 unpaid Fieldwork Assessment Specialists positions
2 - Ethnic and Intercultural Services
1 Chicano/Latino Student Services
1- Intercultural Advancement

MISSION OF DEPARTMENT
Ethnic & Intercultural Services leads students and the university in an understanding of interculturalism that
transforms Loyola Marymount University into a community, in which all persons gifts are enriched and
empowered.

POSITION SUMMARY
Fieldwork assessment specialist responsibilities include student evaluations (surveys, listening sessions, focus
groups) and implementing a student learning outcome assessment plan for the ethnic and intercultural services
participants. Planning and conducting program evaluation and outcomes assessment of student-facing services.
This position will complete projects requiring qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis in
collaboration with EIS Department. This position will also be responsible for managing data and technology
involved in storing, managing and sharing assessment and evaluation data. In additions, this position will help
create executive summaries for the data collected.

Other duties include assisting in the coordination of culturally relevant and intentional programs and assessment of
programs and services. Applicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as be
comfortable speaking in front of groups as well as the ability to assist with programs that may occur evenings and
weekends as needed.

This fieldwork position will work with staff members, undergraduate students and guest professionals while
coordinating projects and publications. This is a hands-on learning opportunity and is a non-paid position.

SKILLS GAINED THROUGH THIS POSITION

Application of student development theory to practice

Ability to design assessment of programming aligned with student learning outcomes

Ability to plan, implement and assess co-curricular programs

Experience collaborating with campus partners

Assessment and evaluation skills; publication

Increased knowledge of the campus community

Malone Student Center 301
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659

Related Program Competencies:

Commitment to Mission: Aligns with the Core Values of Integrity, Ethics, and Service through behaviors that
demonstrate a positive commitment to the customer and the organization.
Communication: Aligns with the Core Values of Service through oral and written communication skills and
internal/external relationships.
Service: Encompasses the organizations core values of service; including service to the organization,
customer community.
Personal Planning: Aligns with personal accountability and responsibility.
Multicultural Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills: Field workers should possess the
o Attitudes, beliefs, values, and self-awareness necessary to serve students who are culturally
different from themselves. Specifically, students should be able to demonstrate that they have
carefully examined and, when necessary, challenged their own values, world view, assumptions,
and biases.
o Possess specific knowledge about how gender, class, race and ethnicity, language, nationality,
sexual orientation, age, religion or spirituality, disability, ability, and institutional power affect
individuals and their experiences.
o Ability to effectively challenge and support individuals and systems around diversity issues.

HIRING CRITERIA

o Graduate student status required.
o Understanding of diversity and the needs of the historically underserved and underrepresented
students in higher education.
o Strong background in data analysis and written communication.
o A genuine concern for underserved and under presented populations and their academic success.
o Creativity and initiative are required, as well as the ability to work independently.
o Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.
o Ability to work with others to accomplish tasks.
o Highly motivated, responsible and ability to work with students is a must.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate student in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or a related field such as higher education,
student affairs administration, quantitative methods, or related field or a combination of education and
experience required. This field work will specifically focus on the competencies listed below. These
competencies will be fostered partially through this position.

Sensitivity to transitional issues and needs among first-year/first-generation college students

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Malone Student Center 301
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659

Ability to multi-task with effective time management and organization skills

Commitment to being at work on time every scheduled work day

Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to use social media sites to publicize programs and engage the campus community

Interest in working with a diverse student population in higher education

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of university policies and procedures

Knowledge of student development theory

Experience in educational counseling, teaching or related work experience in higher education

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including skill in making oral and written
presentations through various media formats to colleagues or subordinates to provide information,
instructions, or explain subjects of interest.

Ability to communicate complex ideas and processes in a manner that is understood by professionals with
varying backgrounds and responsibilities at the University.

Familiar with the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) standards and
guidelines for Student Affairs.

HOURS
8-10 per week, M-F and some evening and weekends.

START DATE
Spring 2015

APPOINTMENT
One semester (academic year) with possible renewal for second term.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter & resume to:
Maria Elisa Grandone, PhD
Director, Ethnic and Intercultural Services
mgrandon@lmu.edu