Part-Time Transformative Learning Program Assistant
Reporting to the co-directors of the Institute for Transformative Learning in the Office of the Provost, the part-time program assistant will provide support in coordinating campus-wide experiential learning activities and initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct one-on-one student advising sessions with undergraduates interested in pursuing research opportunities.
- Advise and support SLTAs interested in becoming Advanced SLTAs and Ambassadors.
- Advise students interested in exploring and engaging with other Transformative Learning opportunities.
Programming & Outreach:
- Serve as a student-facing representative of Transformative Learning at program activities and outreach events.
- Assist the Coordinator of Service Learning and Coordinator of Undergraduate Research with program activities, outreach, and events.
- Assist in marketing and promoting Transformative Learning activities to VCU students.
Administrative Support:
- Provides general administrative support for the Institute for Transformative Learning.
- Assists the Coordinator of Service Learning and Coordinator of Undergraduate Research as needed.
- Supports students currently engaged in undergraduate research and service learning with enhanced support and resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers, faculty, and staff, and a strong desire to support student success.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and stay organized while balancing multiple priorities.
- Basic proficiency with standard productivity tools and virtual communication platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as an undergraduate researcher and/or service learning student.
- Experience with peer mentoring and/or advising other undergraduate students.
- Strong writing, public speaking, student engagement skills.
- Interest in academic program management and coordination.
- Willingness to commit to a full academic year with the ability to work up to 20 hours per week.
Salary Range: Up to $19 hourly
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hours per Week: Up to 20 hour per week
Restricted Position: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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