GSAS Job Opportunities for Students

Part-Time/Hourly (<19 hours/week maximum)/Non-benefited

Primary Purpose:

The Graduate Assistant for the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) will work with the Associate Director in building the structure of the CCEL through administrative and organizational support vital to the success and advancement of the Center’s mission and programming. Areas of responsibility will include research, data management, organizational development, and follow-up with key constituents, including faculty members. This is a part-time, fixed-term, hourly position (not to exceed more than 19 hours a week) and will report to the Center for Community Engaged Learning. Flexibility to work between both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses is required. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides organizational and programmatic support for the Associate Director and other team members; builds out smooth processes and supports Center operations.

2. Connects with internal and external on behalf of the Associate Director, Executive Director, and other team members; supports events, meetings, and other Center priorities.

3. Develops programs and events in coordination with leadership.
   Collects data connected to engaged scholarship.

4. Conducts research concerning faculty work and engaged scholarship best practices.
   Carries out other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

Specific Responsibilities:

A. Provides organizational and programmatic support to the Associate Director

1. Work directly with the Associate Director to organize and create programs for faculty-engaged scholarship.

2. Handle the logistical elements for various CCEL programs.

3. Develop timelines and processes for the Engaged Scholars Committee.

4. Take meeting notes and correspond with key constituents for CCEL.

B. Provide operational and communication support for the Post-secondary Pathways Engaged Tours and Programs. 

1. Work directly with the Assistant Director of Programs and Operations to schedule Engaged tours and programming, primarily at the Rose Hill campus. 

2. Responsible for all correspondence with schools and organizations who share an interest in participating in a tour. 

3. Communicate with CCEL Ambassadors and provide support throughout the Engaged tour process.

4. Liaise with Fordham departments to facilitate tours. 

5. Curate a list of workshops and topics for engaged tours.

C. Connects with on-campus partners on behalf of leadership.

1. Conduct follow-up on behalf of the center with CCEL constituents.

2. Initiate contact with partners and stakeholders via email, phone, and correspondence.

D. Develops programs and events in coordination with the leadership.

1. Work collaboratively with the AD to plan meetings, events, and receptions.

2. Develop a strategy with the AD and the Engaged Scholarship Committee to create programs for faculty and community members.

E. Collects data connected to engaged scholarship.

1. Assist in cataloging all courses with engaged scholarship elements.

2. Collect examples of faculty community-engaged research and teaching in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, and globally.

3. Develop a list of monetary and other resources for faculty.

F. Conducts research concerning faculty work and engaged scholarship best practices.

1. Search peer-reviewed articles and academic resources that could be useful for the CCEL model.

2. Review national models of engaged scholarship and find lessons that could be used at Fordham.

3. Carries out other duties as assigned.

Please submit all resumes and cover letters to: [email protected]  with the title of position in the subject line.

Campion Institute / Office of Fellowship Advising

Anticipated hours:

• Summer 20 hours/week
• Semester: 9 hours/week

Job duties:

Conduct remote or in-person advising sessions with students and recent graduates applying for nationally competitive awards, such as Fulbright, Critical Language Scholarship, and Truman:

• review application materials
• discuss drafts of essays and short answers drafts
• encourage candidates through motivational interviewing and equity-informed approaches.

Meet regularly with other Campion team members to strategize about applications and outreach.

Work alongside other Campion team members to plan, organize, and lead monthly writing workshops and informational sessions for applicants, over Zoom or in person.

Collaborate with an undergraduate work-study student to manage the fellowship blog and put out 1-2 posts per month; this is done via email and monthly Zoom meetings.

Advise Campion team on, and help create, additional website and social media content.

Qualifications:

Current doctoral student in English, Education, or related field. Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and identities. Experience guiding students in their writing, particularly with personal statements and research statements. Familiarity with nationally competitive fellowships a plus.

Please send a cover letter and your resume to Dr. Lorna Ronald at [email protected] with the title of position in the subject line. Any relevant additional information should be included in the cover letter.