MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS

MSA offers several Graduate Assistant positions. A graduate assistant is a part-time (20 hrs/week) employee directly supervised by one of our full-time staff members. Each position serves as a content expert for one of the following student communities and operational functions listed below. In addition, the GA is also given the opportunity to work across communities by focusing on one or more of our major programming areas: Identity Engagement, Leadership & Education, and Institutional Navigation. 

• African-American/Black - View position description here 
• Asian-American/Pacific Islander/Desi - View position description here (Position filled for 2025-26, not open for hiring). 
• Latinx/e – View position description here
• Southwest Asian and North African - View position description here 
• Native American/Indigenous - View position description here
• Black House Operations - View position description here

Recruitment Timeline:

table listing the application deadlines for applicants.

Applications Open	July 28, 2025 until filled (Priority deadline: August 15, 2025)
Interviews	August 26 - 28, 2025
Hiring Decisions	As early as August 29, 2025
Positions Start and End Dates	September 8, 2025 - June 19, 2026

To apply for a position Click here

Are you looking to get involved with Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)? Take a look at some of the different ways that you can engage with the office. 

Office Assistants 

MSA seeks creative, detailed oriented, and energetic Student Office Assistants. This position serves as the first point of contact for students, visitors, faculty and staff at our two spaces: the Multicultural Center and The Black House. 

MSA is not currently hiring, but if you would like to receive an email when applications reopen please fill out this interest form. 

You can learn more about the position by downloading the job description. 

Both the Black House and the MCC have computer labs, a copy machine, and fax machine for student use. Our facilities are wireless and students have free printing privileges with a limit of 500 pages per student per quarter.  

MSA is proud to offer the following software systems in the computer labs of both the Black House (1914 Sheridan Rd.) and Multicultural Center (1936 Sheridan Rd.). Thank you to the Black House Facility Review Committee, the Division of Student Affairs, and the input of students in making this happen. 

• Microsoft Office Suite 
• Symantec Endpoint Protection (virus protection) 
• Adobe CC Suite: 
  • Acrobat® DC Pro 
  • Bridge® CC 
  • Dreamweaver® CC 2015 
  • Fireworks® CS6 
  • Flash Builder® Premium 
  • Flash® Professional CC 2015** 
  • Illustrator® CC 2015 
  • InDesign® CC 2015 
  • Photoshop® CC 2015 
  • Premiere® Pro CC 2015** 
• MATLAB 
• STATA 
• SPSS 
• Solidworks (Note: Solidworks is installed on the PCs but not the Macs in both computer labs) 
• AUTOCAD 
• Siemens for NX Design 

NCA Drop-In Resume Reviews

• Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) has trained Career Ambassadors that will be hosting drop-in resume reviews for students at the MCC and the Black House this year. Stay tuned for dates and times!  
• NCA assists students in their professional development with one-on-one career advising on topics including resume reviews, interviewing, networking, and navigating the internship or job search. We also provide opportunities to connect with industry professionals and NU alum through programming and career fairs. To learn more about NCA, contact nca@northwestern.edu.  
• Click here for NCA’s drop-in hours 

ASLA Academic Tutoring 

• Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA) peer tutors provide a friendly, collaborative environment where you can come to get help, tackle homework, or study. Peer tutoring is a great way to get support with a specific question or issue, or just talk through course material with others. Tutors are experienced with the course material, and trained to facilitate learning in inclusive, active environments.  
• Drop-In Tutoring covers courses in Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, and Statistics. 
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Funding & Grant Opportunities

InclusionNU  

• The InclusionNU Fund is a grant distributed by Campus Inclusion and Community (CIC) that supports registered Northwestern University student organizations in implementing programs and initiatives for NU students.

Student Organizations and Activities (SOA)

• SOA sponsors grants and has information about general student group fundraising available.  

Buffett Institute Event Support 

• The Buffett Institute offers students a variety of opportunities to deepen their understanding of people and places around the world. You can get involved in a faculty member’s international research project, go abroad, and meet friends who share your interests.