D.E.E.P Impact
(Diversity Education Excellence Program)
2014-2015 Staff Application
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James Madison University
Center for Multicultural Student Services
(540) 568-6636 | Warren Hall, 245 | MSC 3504
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
http://:www.jmu.edu/multicultural
DUE: Friday April 11, 2014
Center for Multicultural Student Services
PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION
D.E.E.P Impact is designed to influence meaningful change throughout the James Madison University
campus community through the development of programs and services that heighten awareness, increase
knowledge as well as celebrate the value of diversity in all forms. In addition, the program focuses on
promoting inclusion, advocacy and respect in order to equip students with the cultural capacity to shape
and change the world.
The successful candidate will possess a strong desire to create educational opportunities related to
diversity and multiculturalism. In addition, all candidates are expected to have strong organizational and
interpersonal skills, significant event planning experience as well as the ability to work and successfully
navigate in an environment with diverse populations. In addition, candidates are required to have a
minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average and agree to work the full duration of the program (August
2014-April 2015). Finally, all candidates will be required to attend a mandatory staff training scheduled
on the campus of James Madison University from August 16-23, 2014.
POSITIONS
The following staff positions are available within D.E.E.P Impact. Candidates may only apply for ONE
position. If you are not selected for the position applied for, an assessment of each candidate’s skills and
experience will be taken inconsideration if other positions become available.
Administrative Specialist (one candidate will be selected for this position)
The Administrative Specialist is responsible for performing the daily operating duties of the program to
include: (a) serving as the first point of contact for constituents (b) copying, filing and administering
documents as needed (c) coordinating assessment efforts (d) attending staff meetings and team building
activities as well as (e) all other duties assigned by the program director.
Event Coordinator (multiple candidates will be selected for this position)
Event Coordinators are responsible for creating, coordinating and facilitating programs for the JMU
campus and greater community to include:
D.E.E.P Dialogues: Monthly discussions geared to engage students in meaningful dialogue about
issues/ trends related to diversity and multiculturalism.
D.E.E.P Impact Cultural Series: Events held four times annually that feature prominent keynote
speakers/performers that have made significant contributions to diversity awareness and
education.
D.E.E.P Impact Action Conference: A one-day, interactive conference in which students will
increase their ability to become effective change agents within their campus and greater
communities.
Diversity Consultant (multiple candidates will be selected for this position)
Diversity Consultants are responsible providing outreach services requested by members of the JMU
campus and greater community. Outreach services include workshops and activities that have a
significant focus on the various facets of diversity and are geared to a smaller, targeted audience.
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HOURS
The program is designed to fulfill approximately 10 hours per week. Some weeks will have more or less
than 10 hours depending on program requirements.
COMPENSATION
Selected candidates will be paid a total stipend of $2,750 from late August 2014 through April 2015. This
stipend will be administered twice every month of the contract year, in evenly divided dollar amounts.
MANDATORY PARTICIPATION
 D.E.E.P Impact Training (CMSS will assist with arranging early arrival and move-in for staff
who reside on-campus OR provide supporting documentation for early move-in for staff who
reside off-campus)
 Bi-weekly D.E.E.P Impact staff meetings
 Weekly office hours conducted in CMSS
 All programs and activities sponsored by D.E.E.P Impact
 Various programs and activities sponsored by CMSS
APPLICATION PROCESS
 Prepare responses to the application questions.
 Submit a current resume that specifically highlights the following areas: leadership skills, event
planning experience and marketing skills (i.e.- graphic design, social media)
 Submit reference forms from (1) academic AND (1) professional reference.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Professionalism
 Maintain a professional attitude and persona at all times, both on and off-campus.
Event Planning
 Create, coordinate and facilitate programming in collaboration with colleagues and external
constituents.
 Create and coordinate marketing efforts to publicize D.E.E.P Impact programs and services.
 Support CMSS-sponsored programming on an as-need basis
Community Development
 Develop a positive rapport with members of the JMU campus community.
 Develop a healthy working relationship with members of the D.E.E.P Impact and CMSS staff.
 Promote D.E.E.P Impact throughout the campus community in a positive light.
Administrative
 Attend mandatory training session.
 Conduct weekly office hours in CMSS (4 hours/week).
 Attend bi-weekly staff meetings.
 Attend professional development opportunities provided by the program supervisor.
 Assist with various administrative tasks and assignments as outlined by the program supervisor.
 Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
 Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
 Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
 Significant event planning experience/skills.
 Graphic design skills/experience (preferred but not required).
 Very limited extracurricular activities that conflict with performing the duties and responsibilities
of the program.
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D.E.E.P Impact
Diversity Excellence Education Program
2014-2015 Application
Desired Position: Click here to enter text.
Positions available: Administrative Specialist, Event Coordinator, Diversity Consultant
Name (First, MI, Last): Click here to enter text.
Date of Birth: Click here to enter text.
Local (JMU) Address: Click here to enter text.
Student ID#: Click here to enter text.
Cellphone Number: Click here to enter text.
Email Address: Click here to enter text.
Permanent Address: Click here to enter text.
Permanent Telephone: Click here to enter text.
Major(s): Click here to enter text.
Minor(s): Click here to enter text.
Current Cumulative GPA (as of Fall 2013) Click here to enter text.
Shirt Size: Click here to enter text.
Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
Applicant’s Signature: Click here to enter text.
Date: Click here to enter text.
Electronic signature is acceptable
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Please respond to the following questions:
1. Why did you apply for employment with D.E.E.P Impact? Click here to enter text.
2. What is your definition of diversity? Click here to enter text.
3. What value does diversity bring to a campus community? Click here to enter text.
4. Describe your event planning experience? Explain how these experiences have prepared you
for this position? Click here to enter text.
5. Provide one example of an event in which you served as the primary coordinator. What
challenges did you face? How did you overcome these challenges? Click here to enter text.
6. Provide specific examples on how you plan to manage the time commitments of this job with
your academic course load and other extracurricular activities? Click here to enter text.
7. Provide one diversity issue/trend that is significant in today’s society. What type of program
would you create to address the issue/trend? Click here to enter text.
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Interviews will be conducted the week of April 14th – 18th. Please provide the specific
times/timeframes you would be available to attend a 30-minute interview below.
 Monday, April 14th Click here to enter text.
 Tuesday, April 15th Click here to enter text.
 Wednesday, April 16th Click here to enter text.
 Thursday, April 17th Click here to enter text.
 Friday, April 18th Click here to enter text.
Please return completed application with all accompanying documentation to the following:
MAIL
Center for Multicultural Student Services
Attn: LaNita Weisenberger
170 Bluestone Drive, MSC 3504
Warren Hall, Room 245
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
EMAIL
LaNita Weisenberger
weisenls@jmu.edu
IN-PERSON
Center for Multicultural Student Services
Warren Hall, Room 245
Contact person: LaNita Weisenberger
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2014 D.E.E.P IMPACT
Diversity Excellence Education Program
REFERENCE FORM
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY OR TYPE.
Applicant’s NameClick here to enter text.
Applicant’s Desired Position
Reference’s Name: Click here to enter text.
☐ Administrative Specialist
Reference’s Contact Number: Click here to enter text.
☐ Event Coordinator
Relationship to Applicant: Click here to enter text.
☐ Diversity Consultant
QUALITIES OF APPLICANT
Please circle the response that best describes the applicant.
Expresses oneself clearly
☐Exceptional
☐Good
Critical decision making skills
☐Exceptional
☐Good
Organizational Skills
☐Exceptional
☐Good
Time management skills
☐Exceptional
☐Good
Responsibility
☐Exceptional
☐Good
Reliability
☐Exceptional
☐Good
Maturity
☐Exceptional
☐Good
Eagerness to learn
☐Exceptional
☐Good
☐Average
☐Average
☐Average
☐Average
☐Average
☐Average
☐Average
☐Average
☐Poor
☐Poor
☐Poor
☐Poor
☐Poor
☐Poor
☐Poor
☐Poor
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Please use the space provided to include any additional information that speaks to the candidate’s skills and
abilities as it relates to the position in which he/she is applying.
Signature: Click here to enter text.
Date: Click here to enter text.
Official Title: Click here to enter text.
Please return this reference form to James Madison University’s Center for Multicultural Student
Services Attn: LaNita Weisenberger | 170 Bluestone Drive, MSC 3504 Warren Hall 245
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 | MSC 3504 | E-mail: weisenls@jmu.edu
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