Any Harvard Griffin GSAS student who is currently a G2 or above, in good standing, and registered in the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for the 2023-2024 academic year is eligible to apply for one of these positions.
Below are duties specific to each role.
Diversity and Inclusion Fellow: LGBTQ-focused
- Supporting the efforts of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB)
- Supporting LGBTQ@GSAS and other EDIB student affinity groups by attending student leadership meetings, participating in recruitment efforts and outreach, and providing administrative and logistical support for student group events
- Planning and coordinating events for the LGBTQ+ community
- Identifying and advocating for needed areas of support for LGBTQ+ students at Harvard Griffin GSAS
- Maintaining a calendar of LGBTQ+ events across the University and the LGBTQ@GSAS website
- Facilitating collaborations between the leadership of LGBTQ@GSAS and other Harvard Griffin GSAS student affinity groups
- Interfacing with the Student Center Fellows, Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Council, and diversity fellows across the University
- Meeting with LGBTQ@GSAS leadership to discuss issues and plans for increasing efforts related to diversity and inclusion
Commitment
Diversity fellows must commit to two academic terms. Workspace is provided in Cambridge, but you must be willing to attend events and meetings on both the Cambridge and Longwood campuses. Must attend monthly meetings with the EDIB team. May also continue over the summer term.
Compensation for the Academic Year
$6,700 for 10 months; pro-rated stipend continued during summer, if applicable.
Application
Please submit a resume, a one-page cover letter, and the name and contact information of two references to Sarah Feldman. International students are further advised to reach out to HIO to ensure that their visa status will allow them to hold (additional) employment for approximately seven hours per week.
One position is available. Applicants must be able to work with individuals and groups that our office serves, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and other underrepresented groups and individuals. In your cover letter, in addition to discussing your interest and background, please share how you will contribute to advancing the mission of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.
Diversity and Inclusion Fellow
- Supporting the efforts of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB)
- Event planning
- Helping Harvard Griffin GSAS to identify needed areas of support
- Participating in recruitment and outreach
- Working with the leadership of student groups, including Du Bois Graduate Society, MBSH, LGBTQ@GSAS, HGWISE, and potentially interfacing with other diversity and inclusion offices across the University
- Liaison with Student Center Fellows and other diversity, equity, and inclusion fellows across the University
- Special projects
Commitment
Diversity fellows must commit to two terms. Workspace TBD. Must attend monthly meetings with the EDIB team. May also continue over summer term.
Compensation for the Academic Year
$6,700 for 10 months; pro-rated stipend continued during summer, if applicable.
Application
Please submit a resume, a one-page cover letter, and the name and contact information of two references to Sarah Feldman. International students are further advised to reach out to HIO to ensure that their visa status will allow them to hold (additional) employment for approximately seven hours per week.
Applicants must be able to work with individuals and groups that our office serves, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and other underrepresented groups and individuals. In your cover letter, in addition to discussing your interest in the position and background, please share how you will contribute to advancing the mission of the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.
