Return-Path: <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id LAA16459; Fri, 12 May 2000 11:26:53 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 11:26:53 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <v03010d0ab541e07b8a5b@[128.148.147.28]> Errors-To: alcrsb@langate.gsu.edu Reply-To: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Janet Isserlis <Janet_Isserlis@Brown.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:705] Re: NLA information: employment opportunities X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Status: OR This is being posted to the NIFL NLA, Women's literacy and ESL lists; please cross post as you see fit, thanks Janet Isserlis Literacy Resources/RI employment opportunity ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University Position Description The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service encourages participation in public life as a central concern of a Brown education. It provides resources and support for initiating advocacy and service projects in local, national and international communities. The Assistant Director/ Health and Development is a fulltime member of the Center staff with responsibility for supervision and oversight of the Swearer Center's health and development initiatives. Responsibilities: Coordination of health and development programs Plan and coordinate staff training including semester retreats, weekly staff meetings and education seminars, and one-on-one supervisory meetings. Maintain ongoing contact with community agencies. Work with student coordinators to orient and train student volunteers. Assist in conducting program evaluations. Coordinate inter-office collaboration with academic departments and centers Maintain and enhance partnerships between the Swearer Center and the School of Medicine, the Development Studies Program, the Department of Community Health, the Center for Environmental Studies, and the Women's Center. Development of Programs Advise students on the development of new initiatives. Write and manage grants to support new programs. Work collaboratively with staff to integrate programs into the University. Coordination of Resources Act as resource for individuals, community agencies and campus departments. Assist in the production and maintenance of newsletters and web page; advise students regarding career and academic goals, fellowship programs, grants and volunteer opportunities. Qualifications: BA degree, Experience in university service and education programs as either professional or undergraduate; Willingness to view oneself as university educator, 3-5 years experience with health programs as professional or volunteer, Ability to work in a collaborative work environment as part of team; ability to effectively assume responsibility for multiple duties and to implement them in a timely fashion. Excellent human relationship skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal contexts; proven problem-solving and management skills. Ability to work professionally with students, faculty and staff, alumni, community members, and funders. Ability to utilize technological tools in an educational environment; use of word-processing, desktop publishing, and electronic communication software is important. Salary Range: $32,000-38,000 Starting Date: 1 July 2000 Application Procedure Please send a letter of interest and resume to Kris Hermanns, Associate Director, Swearer Center for Public Service, Box 1974, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912. For more information Kris Hermanns, Associate Director, Swearer Center at kris_hermanns@brown.edu or 401/863-2338. employment opportunity ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Adult and Family Education Programs Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service encourages participation in public life as a central concern of a Brown education. It provides resources and support for initiating advocacy and service projects in local, national and international communities. The Assistant Director/ Adult and Family Education is a full-time member of the Center staff with responsibility for supervision and oversight of the Swearer Center's adult and family language and literacy initiatives. Responsibilities: Coordination of Adult and Family Education programs - Work with student coordinators to orient and train student volunteers to provide language and literacy instruction to members of the RI community. Plan and coordinate student staff training including semester retreats, weekly staff meetings and education seminars, and one-on-one supervisory meetings. Maintain ongoing contact with community agencies, consultants and community-based teachers. Assist in conducting program evaluations. Maintain resource library. Development and maintenance of collaborative relationships with other service providers - Identify existing and potential collaborative efforts within the RI community; facilitate development of collaboration between program/ service agency Coordinate inter-office collaboration with academic departments and centers - Maintain and enhance partnerships between the Swearer Center and Education, Hispanic Studies, Modern Language, Summer Studies Departments. Development of Programs - Advise students on the development of new initiatives. Write and manage records, evaluation, and completion of projects for state funder to support current and new programs. Work collaboratively with staff to integrate programs into the University. Development and administration of summer internship program - Work with Swearer center staff and RI community organizations to create and implement student summer community service internship experience. Qualifications BA degree. Experience in university service and education programs as either professional or undergraduate; Willingness to view oneself as university educator. 3-5 years experience with language and literacy programs as professional or volunteer. Ability to work in a collaborative work environment as part of team; ability to effectively assume responsibility for multiple duties and to implement them in a timely fashion. Excellent human relationship skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal contexts; proven problem-solving and management skills. Ability to work professionally with university students, faculty and staff, alumni, community members, and funders. Ability to utilize technological tools in an educational environment; use of word-processing, desktop publishing, and electronic communication software is important. Salary Range: $32,000-38,000 Starting Date: 1 July 2000 Application Procedure : Please send a letter of interest and resume to Heather Flewelling, Senior Assistant Director, Swearer Center for Public Service, Box 1974, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912. For more information Heather Flewelling, at <Heather_Flewelling@Brown.edu> or 401/863-2338.
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