Department Of Student Activities Community Outreach Office Human Rights & Action Learning Community Graduate Assistant Position 2015-2016 The Community Outreach Office (CO) is seeking a full 20-hour/week Graduate Assistant to work with the Human Rights & Action Learning Community for the academic year 2015-2016. Brief Description: The Human Rights Institute, The Community Outreach Office and the Office of First Year Programs and Learning Communities have partnered to create a new interdisciplinary learning community: Human Rights & Action Learning Community (HRALC). HRALC will engage first and second year students through interdisciplinary activities, courses and service experiences designed to increase knowledge of human rights at the local, national, and global levels. Under the supervision of The Associate Director of Community Outreach, the HRALC GA will provide instruction, programmatic, and administrative support to the students of the community and be an active member of the HRALC leadership team. General Duties and Responsibilities:             Plan, implement, manage, and evaluate HRALC activities, including all related budgeting, scheduling, marketing and recruitment; Instruct, co-instruct or support credit bearing courses that develop competence of students and help their transition to UConn; assist in the development of curriculum; plan and implement class activities; Develop and maintain community partnerships that lead to service-learning opportunities for students, supervise project teams, and assess student learning; Advise and mentor students utilizing individual and group strategies; hold weekly office hours within the office space in the J. Ray Ryan building; Advise HRALC student groups/committees; set individual and group performance standards; manage workflow; evaluate individual and group performance; and provide regular oversight and feedback; Assist in the development of HRALC marketing and public relations efforts; ensure that all print and electronic materials are current and accurate; organize and deliver individual and group presentations; write articles for university and/or program newsletters, blogs, websites, etc.; Act as a liaison between Community Outreach, The Human Rights Institute, key students and faculty and staff stakeholders from throughout the university; send periodic updates, coordinate meetings as needed, and complete public presentation as needed; Staff at least one weekend or weeklong alternative break & immersion trip; Advise student leader(s); assist with student supervision; facilitation of reflection activities; actively participate in group service projects; Connect students with relevant faculty, programs, and events occurring across campus, encouraging engagement and student development; Communicate regularly with The HRALC Faculty Director and designated staff within Office of First Year Program and Learning Communities; Complete other duties as required, including but not limited to, office projects and department committees Qualifications:     Strong interest in human rights and community outreach Strong written and verbal communication; Demonstrated supervisory/advisory experience; Strong leadership, organizational and programming skills;    Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse populations; Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office programs; Good standing in an appropriate graduate program at UConn Preferred Qualifications: ● ● ● ● ● ● 2+ semesters experience as a college level TA/instructor Experience working in a college residential environment Experience with event planning and event management Experience working on community service projects Experience creating and implementing service learning projects Enrollment in a related UConn Graduate program Commitment: ● ● ● 20 hours per week; schedule will vary based on availability and programmatic needs. Weekend and evening hours are required in order to attend related events. One alternative break experience Application Process: Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume/CV, and names and contact information for three professional references to: Gina DeVivo Brassaw; Associate Director of Student Activities at [email protected] . For fullest consideration, apply by April 10, 2015, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. UConn strongly encourages applications from people of color, women and people with disabilities.