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GRADUATE ASSOCIATE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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POSITION

Editor of ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? magazine

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT

50% (20 hours per week)

LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT

10 months (September 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010)
Renewable based on performance
COMPENSATION
Tuition and fees, monthly stipend, and health insurance coverage.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Securing, organizing, and editing the content of the magazine.

Delivering four issues in a year (one each quarter).
Maintaining and updating the weekly calendar of events on the web.

Engaging Latino students, faculty and staff in the content of each issue.
Representing the magazine at media events.
He/she reports to Executive Officer.

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE

¿Qué Pasa, OSU? is a quarterly publication that serves as a vehicle of communication among Hispanic/Latinos at Ohio State, the Ohio State community, and community leaders in Columbus. ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? aspires to promote the advancement of Hispanics/Latinos at Ohio State and also serves as an outreach tool both on and off-campus. Currently, it operates in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and First year Experience.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed graduate student of Ohio State. He/she must fulfill all conditions required by the university to be a graduate associate.

Applicants must be able and willing to work in a structured setting, be dependable, and have a strong work ethic. Previous experience working for a publication is a plus. Excellent written skills in English and good interpersonal skills are a must. Functional knowledge of Spanish and an understanding of the Latino culture and of issues of concern to Latinos, particularly within the university, are also desirable but not necessarily required.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit a resume, a sample writing piece, and two letters of recommendation (one from a previous employer if applicable).

Reply to:
Victor J. Mora, Executive Officer
Telephone: (614) 292-6582
e-mail: mora.1@osu.edu

“Working for Qué Pasa has been a very interesting and useful experience. The job as an editor gave me the opportunity to finance my studies, while honing my project and time management skills and also expanding my professional network. I enjoyed meeting various kinds of people from university leaders to Nobel Prize awardees to students of different countries.”

It has been a challenging job and an on-going learning experience. It requires paying attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and see the big picture. Managing deadlines and contributions from different sources can be overwhelming at times; however, seeing the final product become a reality is very rewarding.”

Carlos Castillo, ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? Editor (2007-2009)

 

 

Issue:
Winter 2009

SHPE’s STEM Challenge:
Hispanic / Latin@ Organization Contributes to a Nationwide Effort
By Jonathan Gomez and Carlos Castillo

From Student Leaders to Community Leaders:
Alpha Psi Lambda Alumni
Making a Difference

By ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? Staff

It’s Exactly the Right Time to Go to College
By Natala K. Hart

OMA SUPPORT GUIDE:
APOYO
By Whitney Miller

Creative Work by Latin@s at Ohio State:
Latin Buckeye
By Juan Sanchez Jr.

Metamorphosis:
The First Quarter in College is When Transformation Begins
By Danielle Barone

Thompson Library to Open Late Next Summer
By Wes Boomgaarden

To Live in a Hall or Not to Live in a Hall... That Is the Question!
Living on-campus may be a better fit for some students
By Danielle Barone

Living Cheap!
By Merilyn K. Lee

Are You Ready to Move Off-Campus?
By Sachiyo Isoda and Molly Roe

The Ohio State University Introduces New Student Information System and Online Scholarship Application
By Kathleen Roca and Christy West

Taking a Closer Look at the Winter Blues
By Amanda M. Campbell and Jessica Lutkenhouse

Are you Graduating This Year and Thinking about Grad School?
Graduate Associate Position Announcement

Esquina del Editor
Preparing Minds and Hearts to Impact the Community Through a College Experience
By Carlos Castillo

Student Profile
Paola Seguil:
Challenges and Successes of a Latina Student

By Cindi Freeman

Faculty Profile
Gustavo Schuenemann:
On the Frontlines of Veterinary Care

By Mauricio Espinoza

Autumn 2008 Events

Su Opinión
The need for a Latino Research Initiative at The Ohio State University
ByMercedes Sánchez

Graduate Corner
Veronica Orozco: From SROP to Assistant Professor
ByMercedes Sánchez

Autumn 2008 Graduates

Food Review
El Manantial
Latino Taste on Wheels
By Giovana Covarrubias and Chip Wendell