Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (DEIAR) Student Advisor

Reporting to the Director of Student Experience, the DEIAR Student Advisor has the primary responsibility to develop and implement programs and services that support the academic and personal success of students of colour, and other equity-deserving students with a strong focus on students of colour. The DEIAR Student Advisor will act as a resource for the university community to create a high level of understanding and appreciation for the lived experiences and histories of people of colour, and other equity-deserving students. The DEIAR Student Advisor will also work with key stakeholders on educational initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the promotion of anti-racist and decolonial practices. They will play a pivotal role on the Anti-Racism Education Response Team. This will include acting as a resource for students if they have concerns related to human rights and equity.

Position Responsibilities

Student Support

• Develop programs including life choices in collaboration with Student Affairs and the Student Union to ensure the successful transition of various equity deserving students with a strong focus on students of colour and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.  
• Provide 1-1 advising, guidance, advocacy, and mental health resources to these students
• Provide information, support, and referrals for prospective, new and returning BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ and other equity deserving groups
• Provide direction and advice on time management, organizational and study skills, and other aspects of university life within a lens of cultural competency
• Connect students with volunteering opportunities, peer mentors, and other services on campus and within the wider community
• Provide supports and resources for students affected by racism and prejudice on campus
• Deliver educational training on systemic racism and micro-aggressions in conjunction with the Indigenous Student Advisor, the International Centre staff, the Sexualized Violence Educator and People and Culture
• Ensure strong engagement and collaboration with all on-campus student services including but not limited to Athletics, Academic Advising, Residence Life and the Meighen Centre
• Educate the greater campus community on the barriers experienced by BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ and other equity deserving groups, in liaison with People and Culture and other community stakeholders

Campus Support

• Work closely with staff and faculty to ensure the development of initiatives that support and benefit BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ and other equity-deserving groups
• Work with other stakeholders to facilitate intercultural and inclusive events  on campus
• Develop and deliver orientation and transition programming for new Black and 2SLGBTQIA+ students
• Act as a communications liaison with the Black Student Union (BSU), Caribbean Student Association (CSA), Black Student Athletes’ Union (BSAU), Catalyst, and any other relevant MASU clubs and organizations
• Work with the broader university community to increase cultural competency, equity and inclusion among students, staff, faculty and campus services.

Community Building

• Establish and maintain strong community relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Support and promote the Black Caucus and other equity affinity groups, while actively promoting events and experiences that honor and celebrate African heritage and observances
• Identify opportunities for partnerships (such as the Black Pilot Network), including cultural support, mentorship, education and training
• Develop, coordinate and promote opportunities that will enhance recruitment, transition and student support of students of BIPOC descent, and grow relationships, partnerships and opportunities
• Collaborate with the MASU I-EDI Student Representative as well as the I-EDI committee