THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENTS. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AT 303-360-4709 OR FINANCIALAID@CCAURORA.EDU. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ELIGIBLE CCA STUDENT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The CCA Cultural Center is a space of gathering, community, and celebration of identity and heritage. The overall purpose of the CCA Cultural Center is to: 1) create a safe, validating gathering space for students of diverse identities, 2) build community among students, faculty, and staff, 3) provide translation and interpretation services, and 4) deliver programs and services deigned to increase student engagement and support academic achievement. Through a strong focus on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Cultural Center will provide educational opportunities, community forums, training and development, advocacy, and supportive services for students and the CCA community. The DEI Support Personnel role is a new work-study position for students designed to support the CCA Cultural Center and its initiatives through providing logistical aid, promoting student engagement, and assisting with programming. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in administrative work, including organizing files, processing paperwork, creating documents, and collaborating on website updates
• Assist in programming, including developing marketing, promoting events, and tabling at both campuses
• Develop, manage, and engage with social media efforts to represent the CCA Cultural Center and initiatives
• Research CCA, local, national, and global issues that can inform relevance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming and services
• Research community events in the Denver Metro Area (Denver/Aurora/Centennial) to feature for each heritage month
• Collaborate on developing innovative ways to increase student engagement with DEI initiatives
• Relay community inquiries and requests to Assistant Director and Director of DEI
• Participate in and assist in trainings as needed by the program coordinator of DEI
• Serve on a schedule with other work-study students to staff the CCA Cultural Center and provide resources and answer questions 
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled and taking courses at the Community College of Aurora
• Awarded work-study by Financial Aid Office 
• Demonstrated commitment and engagement with DEI efforts
• Demonstrated innovation in promoting student engagement at CCA
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Strong writing skills
• Experience with and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Must have completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum six (6) credit hours
• Must NOT have yet obtained 1st Bachelor's Degree
• Must be seeking an eligible program of study

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  
 CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

 Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.
 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.