Saybrook University

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Job Description: Saybrook University Federal Work Study Student: Research, Peer Mentor or Teaching Assistant Saybrook University is seeking a Federal Work Study Student: Research, Peer Mentor or Teaching Assistant to join its Transformative Social Change program. Under the direction of Faculty and the Program Chair, the Federal Work Study Student: Research, Peer Mentor or Teaching Assistant is responsible for carrying out library research to support course development and academic projects of the Department of Transformative Social Change. Position responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: · Conduct library data-base searches on a variety of topics. · Summarize articles and obtain full text copies of relevant research reports. · Interview faculty and students about their activities and generate new communications for possible use on the website. · Participate in communications with potential applicants, providing potential applicants with student's perspective on the TSC learning process. · Assist with instructional tasks, including reviewing and responding to student work. · Assist with preparation of presentations. · Communicate with students on behalf of the course instructor. · Be a Peer Mentor for fellow TSC students. Position Requirements: · Candidate must be a current student in good standing. · Student must demonstrate competence in data-base searches. · Student must present and express her/himself well to carry out contact with faculty, students, and potential applicants. Position Qualifications: · Candidate must be enrolled in a graduate a degree in CSS. · Candidate must display academic writing skills in APA format. · Candidate must have skills in conducting electronic data base library searches. Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Saybrook University: Saybrook University was founded over 40 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University’s academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational, learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities. Compensation This opportunity is budgeted at $17.00 base compensation. Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saybrook University was founded over 50 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University’s academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational, learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities. Saybrook acknowledges its legal and ethical duty to afford equal treatment and equal opportunity to all persons, and thus complies with all applicable laws. As required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and all other applicable federal and state laws, Saybrook does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination and harassment against its employees, students, and applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or different ability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, military status, political activities/affiliations, or other impermissible reason in its programs. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of admission, education, employment, financial aid, student activities, and other school-administered programs. Saybrook also bars retaliation against any employee, student, or applicant who files a complaint of discrimination. Saybrook University is an affiliate of nonprofit The Community Solution, which features a network of fellow nonprofit institutions, each backed by a model of education that prepares socially responsible professionals in applied fields such as education, psychology, and law. Other The Community Solution affiliates include Pacific Oaks College, The Colleges of Law, The Chicago School, Pacific Oaks Children’s School, Kansas Health Science University, and University of Western States.