Graduate Assistant - President's Commission on the Status of Women Assistant

TO APPLY:  

To be considered for this position, please submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume to elizabeth.steinborn-gourley@mnsu.edu. Application review will begin after July 6, 2026.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 7/16/2026

POSITION START DATE: 8/23/2026

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Administrative – Coordinate, attend, and take minutes at PCSW and PCSW sub-committee meetings. Manage the PCSW’s internal and campus-wide communications, marketing, and promotion activities. (30%)
• Research – In partnership with PCSW and the Memorial Library, conduct archival research for the PCSW, Women’s Center, and other gender-supportive programming at Minnesota State University, Mankato. (20%)
• Programming and Outreach – Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate events and activities that support the mission of the PCSW. (20%)
• Student Support and Advocacy – Meet regularly with student government representatives and connect with other Minnesota State University, Mankato students. (20%)
• Other duties as assigned (10%) 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of gender equity, gender-based violence, social justice, and other relevant issues. 
• A bachelor's degree
• Admitted to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate program by start date. 
• Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) graduate credits per semester during assistantship, and in good academic standing. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Involvement in student organizations and activities in areas of social justice, gender equity, identity groups, history and research, and activism.
• Organizational and program management skills.
• Research experience, preferred experience with history, gender equity, and archival research. 
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. 

SALARY/STIPEND: Up to $10,000 plus tuition stipends, dependent upon availability of funds, period of appointment, and assignment. Appointments made after the tenth day of classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver. 

RELATED INFORMATION: 

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is seeking an administratively organized and curious graduate student who is interested in advocating for gender equity, advancing social justice, and empower students, faculty, and staff to engage as leaders at Minnesota State University, Mankato. This position has a possibility of up to 5 hours of remote work in a 20-hour work week. 

Minnesota State System policy requires that graduate assistants must reside within the State of Minnesota for the duration of their appointment. 

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at www.mnsu.edu. 

CONTACT 

Liz Steinborn-Gourley, Women's Center Director, Co-Chair of President's Commission on the Status of Women

Women's Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato 

CSU 218

Mankato, MN 56001 

Phone: 507-389-6147

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711 

Email: elizabeth.steinborn-gourley@mnsu.edu

NOTICE:  

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Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This vacancy notice is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.