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Graduate Assistants, Simmons Community Engagement, Boston, MA

Posted July 27, 2018

Position #1-

Simmons Community Engagement                                                  

Graduate Assistant – Special Projects Coordinator

AY 2018 – 2019

 

About the Simmons Community Engagement

Simmons Community Engagement (SCE) facilitates and promotes community-based learning and develops strategic partnerships to advance learning, promote civic engagement, and enhance community involvement in order to create a more just society.  Contact us for questions and support related to community-based learning, co-curricular engagement and service opportunities, and involvement in the Boston community.

 

About the Special Projects Coordinator Graduate Assistant Position

This position offers a unique opportunity for a graduate student to hone skills in program development, recruitment, project management and communication.  The graduate assistant will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the following projects:

 

Program Coordinator – Promising Pals:

The graduate student assistant will collaborate with the Alumnae/i Relations office and (SCE as a liaison with the Timilty Middle School for their school wide pen pal program. Activities will include outreach, recruitment of 150 Simmons community members, database management, and facilitating program logistics as well as creating communication pieces, updating the pal handbook, designing and implementing program evaluation.  The Coordinator will also be responsible for convening, attending and note taking at monthly meetings, working with Timilty staff to create the agenda and distribute meeting minutes to the program planning committee.  (approximately 7 hours/week)

 

SCE Communications:

The graduate student assistant will be responsible for developing and overseeing the AY 18 – 19 SCE communications plan in order to promote our work both within the college and externally to our community partners. Activities include managing our social media accounts and submitting regularly to newsletters and other communications tools,

 

Service-Learning Evaluation:

The graduate student assistant will provide support to the Assistant Director for Service-Learning to collect, input, and analyze data related to service-learning courses offered at Simmons. (approximately 5 hours/week)

 

The graduate assistant will also be responsible for attending bi-weekly meetings of SCE and any other Simmons Community Events as necessary, as well as performing any other duties as may be needed for the overall success of Simmons Community Engagement.

 

Compensation:

This is an hourly position. The Graduate Student Assistant will be paid $15/hour

 

Requirements:

  • Must be a current enrolled student in any graduate school at Simmons College;
  • Ability to work 15-20 hours per week;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and/or Adobe InDesign;
  • Strong writing and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently
  • Be available from August until July

 

To apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position to [email protected]. Position will be open until filled.

Position #2

Simmons Community Engagement                                                  

Graduate Assistant for Student-Led Community Service Programs and Partnerships

AY 2018 – 2019

About Simmons Community Engagement

Simmons Community Engagement facilitates and promotes community-based learning and develops strategic partnerships to advance learning, promote civic engagement, and enhance community involvement in order to create a more just society.  Contact us for questions and support related to community-based learning, co-curricular engagement and service opportunities, and involvement in the Boston community.

About the Graduate Assistant for Student-Led Community Service Programs and Partnerships

This position offers a unique opportunity for a graduate student to delve into community engagement, service, and college/community partnerships, developing and strengthening skills in program management, student leadership development, and community partnership support.  The graduate assistant will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the student-led community service programs in the following ways:

  • Support student leaders through bi-weekly team meetings, monthly leadership retreats, and consistent communication, as they work to implement afterschool enrichment programs at Boston Public Schools and Community Centers;
  • Manage assessment activities to measure impact of programs on community youth as well as on college student service providers;
  • Connect and collaborate with community partner sites (schools, community centers, nonprofit orgs, etc) to ensure programming is meeting student and partner needs in line with site expectations;
  • Contribute to recruitment of student volunteers through Connections Carnival and on-campus recruitment efforts;
  • Support training and reflection activities to build skills and provide professional development opportunities for students;
  • Collecting and archiving materials throughout the year to support sustainability of programs and partnerships; and
  • Plan and oversee end of year celebration with Simmons Community Engagement staff support.

 

The graduate assistant will also be responsible for attending Simmons community events as necessary, as well as performing any other duties as may be needed for the overall success of the Simmons Community Engagement.

 

Supervision:

This position will work closely with Assistant Director for Student-Led Community Service.

Compensation:

This is an hourly position. The Graduate Student Assistant will be paid $15/hour

Requirements:

  • Must be a current enrolled student in any graduate school at Simmons College;
  • Ability to work 12-15 hours per week;
  • Experience and/or interest in community engagement, emphasis on co-curricular service and leadership programs;
  • Education background preferred;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse body of students and staff;
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task a variety of responsibilities;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and/or Adobe InDesign;
  • Be available from August/September through mid-May.

To apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position via the Workday job posting. Priority application deadline is August 15. Position will be open until filled.