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POSTED:
9/2/2008
Peer
Educator Coordinator: Learning Communities Program (Requisition
#55861)
Office of the Provost
The University of Iowa
Close Date: September 15, 2008
Position
Description
The University
of Iowa invites applications for the position of Peer Educator
Coordinator for the newly-established Learning Communities Program.
The Learning Communities Program at Iowa encompasses living-learning
communities and linked-courses learning communities, both of which
will entail significant involvement by undergraduate peer educators.
The Peer
Educator Coordinator position is a 12-month, full-time professional
staff appointment (Program Associate I) to begin no later than
December 1, 2008; the Coordinator can expect to work nights and
weekends on a regular basis. Annual salary $37,624 to commensurate.
Duties
The Peer
Educator Coordinator has primary responsibility for the development
and implementation of the peer education component of the Learning
Communities Program; specific tasks and roles include recruitment,
training and supervision of peer educators; development, implementation,
and assessment of peer-led seminars and out-of-class experiences;
collaboration with faculty and staff on programs and projects
related to peer educators and learning communities; and collaboration
with the Learning Communities Executive Committee on strategies
to develop and improve the Learning Communities Program. The Coordinator
also will serve as a campus-wide resource on peer education.
Required
Qualifications
•Master’s
degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling or related
field;
•6 months
to 1 year of professional experience with college students in
out-of-class educational settings; •Knowledge of, and experience
with, peer education, including hiring, training, and supervision
of peer educators; program development, implementation, and assessment;
research on college student success; •Strong communication (written
and oral), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; and •Must
be proficient in computer software applications.
Preferred
Qualifications
•Postsecondary
teaching experience and eligibility for appointment as an adjunct
faculty member.
Application
Process
Apply online
at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/
(refer to requisition #55861). A resume, names of three professional
references, and a cover letter addressing the following questions
are required.
•Why are
you interested in serving as Peer Educator Coordinator for the
University of Iowa's Learning Communities Program?
•What theories
and research inform your work with peer educators and why? Provide
a specific example of how you used one or more of these frameworks
to design peer educator training.
•Describe
a challenge you experienced in supervising peer educators and
explain how you responded to that challenge and why. What did
you learn from that experience that informs your work with peer
educators?
•The Peer
Educator Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing
an assessment plan for a new peer education program. Describe
your experiences with assessment and how you would use those experiences
in this position.
•Describe
a program you created, implemented, and evaluated for and/or with
college students "from scratch." What did you do and
why? What did you learn from the experience that you used in subsequent
programs?
Institutional
Information
The University
of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre
campus in Iowa City in southeast Iowa, on the Iowa River near
the intersection of U.S. Interstate Highways 80 and 380.
More than
29,000 students enroll at Iowa each year. Some 64 percent come
from Iowa, 21 percent from adjoining states, and 8 percent from
the remaining states. International students from 109 countries
make up 7 percent of the University's enrollment. The faculty
numbers about 1,700 and there are about 13,000 staff. The total
annual operating budget is about $2.1 billion, and there are more
than 120 major buildings, most of them within walking distance
of one another. Adding to the population are more than a million
visitors each year who come to enjoy cultural events and art exhibits,
to attend Big Ten athletic events, and to participate in the many
conferences and educational programs scheduled at the University
year-round.
Additional
information is available at
http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/about-UI/index.html
Additional
Information
The University
of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment or in its educational
programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin,
color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference.
The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal
opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women
and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Information
Nancy McCallister
(319) 353-5707
nancy-mccallister@uiowa.edu
POSTED:
8/26/2008
Program Associate I
Undergraduate Program Office
The University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Close Date: 09/02/2008
Position
Description
Provide
services for undergraduate students in the Tippie College of Business,
including advising, retention, recruitment and admission; administer
and develop programs related to cultural competency and diversity
for undergraduate students in the College of Business; create
and maintain programs that facilitate student success; maintain
relationships with external constituencies.
Duties
Advise students
on academic requirements and monitor progress towards degree;
consult with students on academic policies and procedures; develop,
implement and administer programs related to Collegiate diversity
efforts; develop and implement programs that provide opportunities
for business students to develop cultural competency; design strategies
for the admission and retention of students of color; serve in
a leadership role for the Iowa Edge, a program for entering students
who are from underrepresented groups; serve as liaison to the
Multicultural Student Business Association; assist with student
programming, including budgeting, planning and supervision; assist
with admissions decisions, commencement, and student recruitment;
teach one section of College Transitions or a cultural competency
course each academic year.
Required
Qualifications
Reasonable
1-3 years program experience working with undergraduate students
is required.
Excellent
written, presentation and oral communication skills are required.
A demonstrated
commitment to working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated
proficiency in computer software applications and database management.
Preferred
Qualifications
A Master's
degree in business, student services or related field.
3-5 years
of experience working with undergraduate students in a collegiate
setting.
Demonstrated
success in implementing diversity programming.
Experience
teaching leadership, cultural competency or organizational skills
to college students.
Knowledge
of University of Iowa policies and procedures related to undergraduate
students.
Application
Process
to apply,
visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu, Requisition # 55889.
Institutional
Information
The University
of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Information
Shari Tolander
shari-tolander@uiowa.edu
(319) 335-1038
POSTED: 7/15/2008
Director of
the Academic Success Center
Division of Student Development
Dickinson State University
Close Date: open until filled
Position Description
Dickinson State University is seeking highly qualified applicants
for the position Director of the Academic Success Center (ASC).
The Center provides unique learning opportunities for students
and faculty in the area of academic excellence. It provides direct
services to students through academic assistance, monitoring,
and intervention designed to help students succeed in the university
environment.
Duties
Reporting to the Vice President of Student Development, the director
supervises, implements and administers all aspects of the Center
including policies and procedures, budget and finance, and strategic
planning. In addition to managing the ASC, the director is also
responsible for the supervision of learning assistance services
for Dickinson State University, including services to students
with disabilities, the writing center, peer tutoring and First
Year Experience programming.
Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Student Personnel
Services, Counseling, or related field is required. A minimum
of five
years experience in a progressively responsible position in an
educational setting, preferably a community college or university
environment, is required. Strong organizational abilities and
superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
are essential for success in this position.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Candidates who have used Academic
Intervention Techniques, who have knowledge of issues facing first
generation students or possess experience in academic administration,
will be given first preference.
Application
Process
Review of applications will begin July 28, 2008 and continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of interest, resume, list
of three professional references, and a completed Dickinson State
University employment application to: DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu
or mail to
Ms. Gail Ebeltoft
Coordinator of Human
Resources
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson,ND 58601-4896
Visit our website at
http://www.dsu.nodak.edu/Jobs.asp
. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history
background check. AA/EOE
Institutional
Information
ickinson State University (www.dickinsonstate.edu), a progressive
four-year institution of higher education, is one of eleven institutions
within the North Dakota State University System. The University
offers more than 50 undergraduate programs, and currently enrolls
2,670 students from 42 states and 33 countries. Covering 132-acres,
the campus is situated in Dickinson, a city of 17,000, located
near the scenic
Badlands of North Dakota.
Dickinson serves as the economic, social, governmental, and medical
center for southwest North Dakota.
Additional Information
This full-time, twelve month position offers a comprehensive benefit
package including full family coverage for Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Health Insurance and TIAA-CREF retirement.
Contact Information
Ms. Gail Ebeltoft
Coordinator of Human Resources
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 483-2530
Fax: (701) 483-2574
E-mail: DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu
