DePaul Weekly Service and Justice Bulletin : January 23rd, 2004

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In This Issue:

Local Events/Activities

1. Blood Drive - Jan. 26

   
   Description: DePaul Campus Recreation and Residential Education are sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive.
   
   When: Monday, January 26
   
   Where: room 112 Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center
   
   Note: Donor appointments are available from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm. To make an appointment, please call Dana at 773-325-4564 or visit the Wellness Center in the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center. Walk-ins are always welcome
   
   

2. O'Hare Blood Drive - Jan. 27

   
   Description: DePaul University the O'Hare Campus will host a Community Blood Drive.
   
   When: Tuesday, January 27th. The drive is conducted in conjunction with Life Source Blood Services and will be held at...
   
   Where:
   DePaul University O'Hare Campus
   3166 South River Road in Des Plaines
   
   Note: Donor time slots are available from 12:30 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. To make a reservation, contact the O'Hare Campus at (847) 296-5348 or email mpoli@depaul.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome!
   
   

3. Boycott Coke - Jan. 29

   
   Description: Come hear Luis Adolfo speak about his experiences being kidnapped and tortured by anti-union forces in Colombia.
   
   When: January 29 5:00
   
   Where:
   Schmitt Academic Center PIT
   DePaul University
   
   Sponsor: Amnesty International, Activist Student Union
   
   

4. Careers in Human & Social Services- Jan.29

   
   Description: This event is for students interested in learning more about careers in caring and cooperative environments. If understanding people and helping them is crucial for your career satisfaction, then this event is for you. Professionals working in advising, counseling, human services and social work will discuss what it is like to work in these fields, the education needed for certain positions as well as the challenges and rewards in working in various roles. Learn more about the possible careers available to you. Come meet these professionals and begin building your network.
   
   Meet people from these organizations, or with these careers
        Peace Corps
        Apna Ghar-Domestic Violence Shelter/Counseling
        Special Education and Mental Health Teaching
        Jewish Children's Bureau of Chicago
        The Amari Group-HR Consulting
        DePaul Center For Community Research
        GLBTQ Support Services
        Associated Colleges of Illinois' College Readiness Program
        Community Services Therapy
        Grand Prairie Services-Behavioral Healthcare
        Kaplan Test Preparation (they have free practice tests on 2/28)
        Volunteer/Alumni Development
   
   When: Thursday, January 29, 2004 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
   
   Where:
   Student Center, Multipurpose Room
   2250 N. Sheffield Road
   
   

5. Justice Matters- Legacies of the Holocaust and World War II- Jan. 29

   
   Description: An Evening with Mona Sue Weissmark, A discussion on the psychology of hatred and ethnic strife by way of emotions, stories and beliefs that are passed on to future generations.
   
   When: Jan. 29 6:00 pm
   
   Where:
   The Goethe-Institute
   150 North Michigan Avenue
   Suite 200
   
   Contact: 312.263.0472 http://www.goethe.de/uk/chi/enpkonf.htm#A27.
   
   

6. Study as Worship- Jan.29

   
   Description: Rabbinic Judaism developed this "academic" ideal after the fall of the Temple in 70 C.E. John C. Haughey, S.J., professor of Christian Ethics at Loyola University's Theology Department will discuss the New Testament Jesus' interpretation of this practice. In addition, its meaning and relevance for contemporary believers will be developed in this lecture.
   
   Where: Loyola University Crown Center Auditorium (Lake Shore)
   
   When: January 29th, 2004 7:30 pm
   
   Contact: Theology Department Loyola University 773-508-2350 or e-mail theology@luc.edu
   
   

7. Were You There? A Meditation on Lynching - Jan. 30

   
   Description: A ritual of recognition to the horrors of the practice, Were You There? is also a vehicle by which the transformative power of art will be used to honor the memories of thousands of slain African American men, women and children. The principal performers, Father Joseph Brown, Dr. Clarence Carter and Dr. Wilifred Delphin, will challenge lynching imagery with writings by prominent African Americans, such as Ida B. Wells, Richard Wright, and James Baldwin; and with African American music.
   
   When: Friday, January 30, 2004 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
   
   Where: DePaul University Student Center Multi Purpose Room (Suite 120)
   
   Please RSVP by contacting the Cultural Center
   Phone: (773) 325-7759
   Email: culturalcenter@depaul.edu
   
   

8. The Chicago Social Forum - Jan. 31

   
   Description: A "movement of movements,"the Chicago Social Forum seeks to create an ongoing center for activism that can educate, organize and mobilize diverse campaigns for social justice as well as involve individual activists on a range of issues. The Chicago Social Forum is one of a number of regional and local social forums being organized around the world. The Chicago forum is a step toward a proposed North American Social Forum in 2005.
   
   When: Saturday, January 31st 9 am - 6 pm
   
   Where: Jones High School, 606 S. State St.
   
   www.chicagosocialforum.org
   
   

9. Community Café- Jan. 31

   
   Description: Also, at every Community Cafe, there will be at least a 30minute Open Mic session for all those aspiring poets, essayists and expressionists out there. To sign up for the Open Mic, you can emailcafe@imancentral.org,with your name and contact information and a brief description of what you plan to do. Signing up for Open Mic is not a guarantee that you will go on. N'diga Coffee and Books is located at 3510 W. 63rd Street and insha'Allah will permanently house IMAN's Community Cafes. The suggested donation is $5 which will go towards IMAN's program and projects. Also, if you bring a gently used book you get a cup of coffee on the house. We hope to see you all there and please continue to pray for the success of N'diga and Community Cafe.
   
   When: Saturday January 31st6pm-9pm
   
   Where: At Café N'diga 3510 W. 63rd St
   
   Featured Performers: Akbar Azhar Usman MpacDJ: Man-O-Wax& Open Mic
   
   Sponsor: IMAN
   
   Contact: the IMAN office at 773-434-4626 or email cafe@imancentral.org
   
   

10. Speakers Training Workshop- Jan. 31

    
    Description: The Organization of Islamic Speakers Midwest presents Presenting Islam & Muslim Perspectives in Schools, Churches and Law Enforcement Agencies.
    
    Date: 1/31/2004
    
    Time: 8:30am-5pm
    
    Registration: $50.00
    
    Place: 300 W. Highridge Road, Villa Park, IL 60181 (Tentative Location)
    
    Contact Info: OIS office (630) 848-1475 or by e-mail: admin@oismidwest.org
    
    Note: Seats are limited. Call for reservations on or before January 24, 2004

Volunteer & Community Partnership Opportunities

1. Midwest Regional Planning Meeting for International Day of Action Against Caterpillar- Jan. 25

   
   Description: The Chicago chapter of the International Solidarity Movement and Northwest Suburban SUSTAIN are issuing a call for a Midwest Regional Planning meeting for organizations, faith communities, labor groups, Palestine solidarity groups and others to plan the International Day of Action against Caterpillar.
   
   When: Jan. 25 1:00- 5:00
   
   Where: Agape House 1046 W. Polk Street, Chicago
   
   Note: A call had been issued for this action to take place on Friday, April 9 in Peoria at Caterpillar corporate headquarters. We have, however, been informed by our contacts in Peoria that Caterpillar will be closed on April 9 for Good Friday. Twill be our responsibility to set a new date, plan and start organizing the logistics necessary to have a powerful action.
   
   Contact: ISMinChicago@aol.com with a contact name and phone number if your group is interested in participating in the January 25 meeting .and the April 9 action in Peoria against Caterpillar. For more information on the campaign against Caterpillar, please visit: www.sustaincampaign.org and www.catdestroyshomes.org
   
   

2. Instituto del Progreso Latino

   
   Description: The Citizenship Program at Instituto del Progreso Latino needs volunteers to help with tutoring, mock citizenship interviews, and application workshops. Instituto's mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training and employment that fosters full participation in the changing United States society while preserving cultural identity and dignity. Come help us make this vision a reality!
   
   When: immediately
   
   Where: Instituto del Progreso Latino 2570 S. Blue Island Ave. (in Pilsen)
   
   Sponsor: Instituto del Progreso Latino Citizenship Program
   
   Contact: Catherine Eichers, Outreach Coordinator 773 890 0055 catherine@idpl.org

State & National Events/Activities

1. None

   
   

New Resources

1. McNair Scholars Post- baccalaureate Programs

   
   The McNair Scholars Post-baccalaureate Program is now accepting applications for new scholars. We prepare carefully selected undergraduates for continued education through doctoral level thus increasing the number of underrepresented students in Ph.D. programs, allowing for a rise in the representation of these groups on college and university faculties.
   
   Some of the benefits of being a McNair Scholar:
   
   Paid research internship (course credit) with a faculty mentor,
   GRE test preparation,
   Academic counseling and tutoring,
   Professional workshops,
   Graduate school visits,
   Presentations at national conferences; and
   Graduate school advocacy
   
   For eligibility and program highlights, please visit the McNair Scholars Program website at http://condor.depaul.edu/~mcnair/
   
   Applications are available for students at SAC 166.
   Application Deadline is February 2nd.
   For more information, please contact our office at 773-325-4743 or visit us in SAC 166.
   
   

2. Fellowship in Aerospace History

   
   Deadline: 3-1-04
   
   Agency: American Historical Association
   
   Title: Fellowship in Aerospace History
   
   Purpose: Funds advanced research in history related to all aspects of aerospace, from the earliest human interest in flight to the present, including cultural and intellectual history, economic history, history of law and public policy, and history of science, engineering, and management.
   
   Listing: http://www.theaha.org/prizes/NASA.htm
   
   

3. Fellowship Program of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center

   
   Deadline: 3-1-04
   
   Agency: American Jewish Archives
   
   Title: Fellowship Program of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center
   
   Purpose: Provides recipients with month-long fellowships for research and writing at the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, located on the Cincinnati campus of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
   
   Listing: http://www.americanjewisharchives.org/aja/programs/index.html
   
   

4. Contemporary German Literature Grant

   
   Deadline: 3-1-04
   
   Agency: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
   
   Title: Contemporary German Literature Grant
   
   Purpose: Provides a summer research stipend at the Max Kade Center for Contemporary German Literature at Washington University in St. Louis of up to $3,000 for faculty planning to work in the field of contemporary German literature.
   
   Listing: http://www.daad.org/1/4/contemporary.htm
   
   

5. Visiting Research Fellowships in Colonial and U.S. History and Culture

   
   Deadline: 3-1-04
   
   Agency: Library Company of Philadelphia (and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania)
   
   Title: Visiting Research Fellowships in Colonial and U.S History and Culture
   
   Purpose: Grants one-month research in residence regarding the library's collections, which contain printed materials relating to all aspects of American history and culture up to about 1880.
   
   Listing: http://www.librarycompany.org/
   
   

6. Henry Crown Fellowship Program

   
   Deadline: 3-5-04
   
   Agency: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
   
   Title: Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP): Small/Mid-Sized Company Component, Multi-Company Grant
   
   Purpose: Helps Illinois workers' skills keep pace with new technologies and business practices. Intermediary organizations operating multi-company training programs are eligible.
   
   Listing: http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/bus/employ_ind_training.html
   
   Deadline: 3-19-04
   
   Agency: Aspen Institute
   
   Title: Henry Crown Fellowship Program
   
   Purpose: Develops our next generation of community-spirited leaders, providing them with the tools necessary to meet the challenges of corporate and civic leadership in the 21st century.
   
   Listing: http://www.aspeninstitute.org/index.asp?bid=477
   
   

7. Consultation Grants for Museam, Libraries and Special Projects

   
   Deadline: 3-22-04
   
   Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
   
   Title: Consultation Grants for Museums, Libraries and Special Projects
   
   Purpose: Helps museums, libraries, historical organizations, and community organizations develop a new project or chart a new direction.
   
   Listing: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/public-consult.html
   
   

8. Radio Projects: Consultation Grants

   
   Deadline: 3-22-04
   
   Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
   
   Title: Radio Projects: Consultation Grants
   
   Purpose: Increases the presence of the humanities within radio programming
   
   Listing: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/radioconsult.html
   
   

9. Radio Projects: Development and Production Grants

   
   Deadline: 3-22-04
   
   Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
   
   Title: Radio Projects: Development and Production Grants
   
   Purpose: Supports radio programs that address significant figures, events, or developments in the humanities.
   
   Listing: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/radiodev.html
   
   

10. Television Projects: Consultation Grants

    
    Deadline: 3-22-04
    
    Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
    
    Title: Television Projects: Consultation Grants
    
    Purpose: Enables television professionals to confer with humanities scholars in the earliest stages of developing programs.
    
    Listing: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/tvconsult.html

Jobs & Internships

1. Civic Education Project Site Coordinators

   
   Description: The Civic Education Project (CEP), a program of Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, is seeking outstanding Site Coordinators for our spring break youth service programs.
   
   In an effort to promote citizenship, leadership, and social responsibility, CEP projects gather diverse high school students from throughout the Chicago-area to participate in week-long service learning field studies during their spring breaks. Past programs have placed students in communities across the country, from Native American reservations to Washington, DC.
   
   All our temporary staff receive training, a cash stipend, and free travel, room, and board for the duration of the program.
   
   For more information, contact Jenna Fournel at 847-467-2572 or j-fournel@northwestern.edu.
   
   Job Description
   
   The Site Coordinator fills many critical roles during the program. The SC is the primary "teacher" for the program, leading lessons, facilitating reflection discussions, and evaluating students. The SC is also the primary administrator, serving as a link between the program and the CEP /CTD administration at Northwestern. SCs will be the official "face" of each project with host agencies, housing contacts, parents, and CEP/CTD. SCs are ultimately responsible for the safety and quality of each group's experience. SCs also supervise the two assisting Residential Counselors. The stipend for this position is $450 plus training, travel, and room and board for the week.
   
   Time Commitments
   
   New Staff Orientation Saturday, January 31, 9-12
   All-Staff Retreat Saturday/Sunday, February 21-22
   Open House Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
   Student Orientation Saturday, March 13, 9:00 am -5:00 pm
   Field Study (you will attend one of these weeks and will be responsible for students 24 hours a day for all seven days)
          Week 1: March 21-27
          Week 2: March 28 - April 3
          Week 3: April 12-18
   
   Local Action Project Date and time to be determined by site coordinator
   Closing Ceremony Saturday, May 1
   
   

2. Research Assistant to monitor legal and civil rights context for Muslims and Arabs.

   
   I am doing a study on the impact of 9/11 on Arab Muslims in the Chicago area. Most of the study is conducted through one-on-one interviews. But I am also monitoring civil rights issues, arrests, immigration policies, global events, etc. I have already published a number of articles on this topic and will list those already available below. I am finding that monitoring these issues takes up half of my day, making it hard to keep up with other aspects of the research. I am looking for an assistant who could use available internet resources to categorize and quantify these issues, under my guidance. I am now looking for financial resources for this person, but in the meantime, I thought maybe a student could work on it for a law school class, internship, or indepedent study. I am able and willing to work with their professors in this regard.
   
   I am also looking for more people to interview for the study (takes about 1.5 hours). Interviews are confidential and no names are recorded.
   
   Please have anyone interested in working with me or being interviewed for the study contact me at: cainkar@uic.edu.
   
   My Recent Publications Include:
   
   2003 "A Fervor for Muslims: Special Registration" Journal of Islamic Law and Culture. Volume 7, #2.
   
   2003 "Targeting Muslims, at Ashcroft's Discretion" Middle East Report On-Line (Washington DC: MERIP) March 14.HYPERLINK "http://www.merip.org/mero/mero031403.html
   
   2002 "No Longer Invisible: Arab and Muslim Exclusion After September 11" Middle East Report (Washington DC: MERIP) Fall. Volume 224. http://www.merip.org/mer/mer224/ 224_cainkar.html.
   
   2004 "Strategies for What Matters Most: Low-Income Muslim Communities in the US" Report for the Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore: Annie E. Casey Foundation).
   
   2004 "Migration as a Method of Coping with Turbulence among Palestinians" Journal of Comparative Family Studies, Special Issue on the Middle East, Winter.
   
   Forthcoming, "The Impact of 9/11 on Muslims and Arabs in the United States," in John Tirman, ed., The Maze of Fear: Security & Migration
   
   After September 11th (New York; The New Press) Spring, 2004.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Louise Cainkar
   
   

3. Animal Steward

   
   Reports to: Shelter Manager
   
   Job Summary: An Animal Steward has responsibility for the day-to-day care of the shelter animals and cleaning of the shelter, as defined by policies determined by the shelter's Medical Director and the Board. Given that we are a small organization with limited resources, we expect all animal stewards to be courteous, helpful and respectful to fellow staff, volunteers, visitors, Shelter Manager, Board of Directors, Executive Director and Medical Director. All stewards will be trained on shelter procedures including hygiene, veterinary and general basic care procedures.
   
   Major areas of responsibility are:
   * feeding of animals
   * cleaning of animal habitats
   * cleaning of animal dishes and boxes
   * medicating animals as directed by Shelter Manager and veterinary team
   * daily washing of laundry
   * answering both the shelter's public phone line and the private line and assisting callers in a professional and respectful manner
   * answering the shelter's door and assisting visitors in a professional and respectful manner
   * handling inquiries from the public-including adoption inquiries in a professional and respectful manner
   * helping to monitor the day-to-day health & behavior of the shelter animals
   * reporting any unusual changes in health or behavior to Shelter Manager, veterinary staff or Board
   * keeping shelter neat and orderly, and reporting supply needs to Shelter Manager
   * handling emergency situations, such as the dumping of animals, according to shelter policy
   * providing medical information for upkeep of records and, if vet tech staff or Shelter Manager is unavailable, updates medical charts for animals as necessary
   * other tasks or duties as assigned by the Shelter Manager, Medical Director and/or Board of Directors
   * Act as a team member to help advance the prosperity of the shelter as directed by the Shelter Manager, Board of Directors, Medical Director and Executive Director
   
   Additional Responsibilities are:
   * functions as a resource for volunteers on matters of shelter procedures, including offering guidance to, assistance to and training of volunteers on an as-needed basis.
   
   The animal stewards report directly to the Shelter Manager. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.
   
   Send cover letter and resume (in Word) to shane@reddoorshelter.org.
   
   

4. PROGRAM & MARKETING COORDINATOR - Tufts Programs Abroad, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts

   
   Job Description:
   Assumes responsibility for promoting study abroad for Tufts students and for marketing Tufts' own foreign programs. Designs and produces brochures and advertisements; maintains Tufts Programs Abroad website; responds to requests for specific information from individual students regarding Tufts' foreign programs; maintains database of students and provides statistical information as requested; conducts twice-weekly general information meetings on study abroad; maintains study abroad resource library.
   
   Required Skills:
   Requires Bachelor's degree, foreign study experience and/or current knowledge of study abroad, and three years' experience in publicity, marketing, and/or recruiting. Advanced degree preferred. Must possess excellent computer skills, including website design, desktop publishing, and database management. Strong public speaking skills essential, as well as the ability to write persuasively and edit accurately.
   
   To Apply:
   Apply on-line at www.tufts.edu (Job Opportunities: Job Listings: Non-Faculty: Medford). PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS MESSAGE. Questions can be directed to Tufts University Human Resources at (617) 627-6272.
   
   

5. Passages Academic Relations Manager

   
   Location: San Francisco, CA
   
   Company Overview:
   A member company of the World Study Group, Passages operates short-term study abroad programs for North American colleges and universities. Passages anticipates substantial growth in the coming years as demand for international academic opportunities increases.
   
   Passages is looking for a motivated, high-energy individual to help drive this growth through strong sales skills and a dedication to international education.
   
   Job description
   * Attain individual sales goals, with ultimate responsibility for program enrollments.
   * Identify, approach and sell to potential sales leads (colleges, universities and other educational institutions) to expand the scope of Passages' business.
   * Cultivate and enhance existing relationships by serving as the primary liaison to faculty and administrative contacts.
   * Gather market information, thus playing a key role in informing Passages' marketing orientation and general strategy.
   * Generate targeted awareness for Passages through direct sales calls, faculty development workshops and national and regional NAFSA conferences.
   
   Skill and Experience Requirements
   * Exceptional skills in oral and written communication: persuasive, articulate and energetic
   * Can work autonomously; a self-starter
   * Organized and detail-oriented
   * Committed to international education; study abroad experience a plus.
   * Experience in institutional, "consultative" sales preferred.
   * Experience living and working abroad also preferred.
   
   Compensation to include salary, generous benefits package and performance-based bonus.
   
   To apply, please email a resume and letter of interest to Michael Fee, Managing Director, at mfee@worldstudygroup.com.
   
   

6. State University of New York at Oswego Department of International Education

   
   The State University of New York at Oswego announces a position in advisement and recruitment of US students for overseas academic programs in Asian-Pacific Region, specifically Australia/New Zealand, China/Japan. The Program Specialist will be responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students participating in Oswego's programs in these countries, direct liaison with partner universities and overseas program directors, liaison with US universities with regard to student applications and coordination and housing of representatives from partner universities during visits to Oswego. The successful candidate will serve informally as a resource for students from these areas who may be studying at Oswego and consult with the International Student Adviser concerning any issues and programs that may arise.
   
   Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing. Computer skills.
   
   Preferred Qualifications: Overseas experience in study abroad, knowledge of higher-education systems in Australia and New Zealand and two years experience in international education.
   
   The salary for this position is $31,000.
   
   Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts and three letters of reference to:
   
   Nancy Lalik
   Office of Human Resources
   410 Culkin Hall
   SUNY Oswego
   Oswego, New York 13126
   
   Review of applications will begin February 15, 2004 and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
   
   SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer
   
   

7. Program Coordinator Skidmore College

   
   Skidmore College seeks a Program Coordinator to provide vital administrative support to the Office of International Programs and its Director. Responsibilities include advising for both Skidmore and non-Skidmore programs and for managing/administering several Skidmore programs (preferably those in London); developing, revising and producing all informational materials produced by OIP, both written and digital; promoting and recruiting for her/his Skidmore programs both on and off campus; and managing a variety of daily programmatic and administrative operations within the office.
   
   Qualifications:
   BA in related field with minimum three years of professional, administrative experience in international education. MA preferred. Administrative and budgetary experience essential, as is experience in advising undergraduate students in a higher education setting. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with college students, faculty, staff, and parents. Experience in developing and producing a variety of publications and informational and advertising materials, written and digital. Strong oral and written communication skills and editorial skills. Excellent organizational and writing skills a must. Broad familiarity with popular administrative computer applications, including web applications. Study abroad experience or significant travel and work abroad, preferably in the United Kingdom. Should be energetic, self-directed, flexible, attentive to detail, and extremely well-organized and hard working. Ability to work effectively in intercultural situations and in dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere in which expectations are high. Must be able to handle multiple and complex responsibilities with grace and a good sense of humor. Knowledge of a foreign language desirable. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
   
   Application review will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of February 15, 2004. Salary and benefits are competitive. Cover letter, resume and names of three references should be mailed or faxed to Skidmore's Office of Human Resources. For more information about the position, see Skidmore's web site at http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/hr/jobs/index.html. Skidmore College strongly encourages applications from women and men of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
   
   

8. ARCADIA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR EDUCATION ABROAD ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-SOUTHWEST

   
   Job Summary: The Center for Education Abroad's Southwest Assistant Director is responsible for representing the Center's seventy programs in ten different countries and following up directly with student inquirers to maximize enrollments. The incumbent works independently out of a home-office in Southern California by visiting colleges and universities within the region (Southern CA, NV, AZ, TX, LA, OK, AR) as well as professional conferences.
   
   Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
   * Making 50-60 institutional visits per semester to present and discuss the Center's programs and services through meetings with students, advisors and faculty. This is done through information tables and study abroad fairs at sending universities as well as meetings with students, advisors, and faculty members.
   * Following up contacts and advising students on study options via telephone and e-mail.
   * Maintaining regular contact with advisors in the region through telephone calls and e-mails.
   * Writing timely trip reports to inform other Center staff about developments at institutions in the region.
   * Using the Arcadia University intranet to produce reports incorporating key institutional statistical information before making institutional visits.
   * Becoming familiar with the Center's services and programs through reading the literature, studying the website, and participating in US and overseas-based training programs.
   * Helping with production of publications on the field of study abroad to be used in monographs, at workshops, and at appropriate conferences.
   * Contributing as part of a team of assistant directors located throughout the US.
   * Assisting other offices of the Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad as needed.
   
   This job requires the incumbent to establish a home office and spend at least 100 days per-year on the road.
   
   Supervision: This position reports to the Director of Enrollment Management at the Center for Education Abroad.
   
   Minimum Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of study abroad with at least two years experience in higher education. Experience as an advisor or representing other programs is preferred. Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred.
   
   To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources, Box CEAAD, Arcadia University, 450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038. AA/EOE
   
   

9. Study Abroad CoordinatorAdministrative Professional Position Office of International Programs, Colorado State University

   
   POSITION:
   The full-time Study Abroad Coordinator is the administrative professional responsible for providing study abroad advising, program management and marketing coordination within the Office of International Programs. This position reports to the Director of Study Abroad.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES:
   STUDY ABROAD ADVISING
   - Serve as primary advisor for educational opportunities abroad in Asia and the Pacific.
   - Advise students, faculty, staff and parents on Colorado State administrative policies, procedures and opportunities for study abroad.
   - Present information sessions and presentations on study abroad to prospective study abroad students, parents and members of the CSU community.
   - Communicate with students while abroad, as necessary.
   - Advise incoming exchange students from assigned regions about application and registration procedures, and serve as their primary advisor during their studies at CSU.
   - Serve as liaison to Residence Life and the Global Village program
   - Serve as liaison to the Transitions program for international students.
   
   PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
   - Manage CSU study abroad and reciprocal exchange programs in Asia and the Pacific.
   - Communicate, as necessary, with program coordinators at partner institutions.
   - Produce written documents for CSU programs in assigned region.
   - Process applications, written communication with students, and coordination of immigration documents for incoming exchange students.
   - Coordinate regional and program-specific orientations for outbound students.
   - Assist with the planning and presentation of general orientation and re-entry sessions.
   - Pre-register incoming exchange students including extensive contact with faculty for class overrides and approvals.
   - Collaborate with Director of Study Abroad to coordinate visits by staff from partner institutions abroad.
   - Write program reports as requested.
   
   MARKETING AND PROMOTION
   - Oversee marketing and promotional outreach efforts for study abroad including the design and implementation of annual marketing plan.
   - Coordinate promotion of study abroad and international education opportunities to Colorado State students through:
        - Bi-annual study abroad fairs
        - Presentations to residence halls, student organizations and undergraduate classrooms.
        - Design and placement of advertisements in university publications
        - Organization and maintenance of study abroad materials in International Resource Center
        - Coordinate annual study abroad photo and essay contests
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   Applicants for the job must have the following:
   1. Bachelor's degree, master's preferred.
   2. Two or more years professional work experience in the field of international education.
   3. Experience studying or working outside of the United States for at least four months.
   4. Public speaking experience.
   5. Experience in marketing or promotion.
   6. Demonstrated skills in written communication.
   7. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
   8. Demonstrated experience using desktop publishing software.
   
   Skills that are highly desirable include:
   
   1. Foreign language fluency.
   2. Master's degree.
   3. Previous experience in study abroad program administration and student advising in an academic setting.
   4. Experience using a Microsoft Access database.
   5. Experience with Microsoft Publisher, Pagemaker, or Photoshop.
   
   SALARY RANGE: $30,000 - $32,000, plus benefits equaling approximately 20% of salary.
   
   Please send cover letter, resume, and list of three references to:
   Jason Kinnear, Search Committee Chair
   Study Abroad Coordinator Position
   Office of International Programs
   Campus Delivery 1024
   Colorado State University
   Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024
   
   For full consideration, applications (including cover letter, resume and list of three references) should be received by February 20, 2004.
   
   Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and complies with all federal and Colorado state laws, regulations and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in Room 101, Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.
   
   

10. THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Assistant Director, International Services Office

    
    Grade: 18
    
    BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    To manage the technology and compliance activities of SEVIS; to manage the development and implementation of programming for non-immigrant students and scholars; and to assist in overseeing general departmental operational functions to include supervision of administrative and support staff.
    
    CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    * Develops procedures for accurate and timely reporting to fully comply with the regulatory requirements of SEVIS using the batch system.
    * Manages implementation and on-going maintenance for flow of data between Banner, fsaATLAS, and SEVIS.
    * Monitors SEVIS records and produce reports and queries.
    * Trouble-shoots technical problems related to internal and external data systems.
    * Serves as International Services Office (ISO) liaison to University's ISS unit on technical issues related to SEVIS.
    * Coordinates data-sharing between ISO and relevant campus departments.
    * Manages social and cultural programs sponsored by (ISO); manages the program budget for non-immigrant international social and cultural programs sponsored by the ISO.
    * Coordinates orientation activities for international students and scholars.
    * Assists with development of departmental publications.
    * Advises international students and scholars in academic and personal matters, immigration issues, employment, cultural adjustment, and related concerns.
    * Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
    * Plans, assigns, supervises the work of, and trains administrative and support staff.
    * Assists in maintaining oversight for general departmental operations functions, including facilities, equipment, and telecommunications functions.
    * Assists the Director in managing the budget; assists with monitoring mid-cycle budget transactions; oversees entry of data into departmental budget software program; makes budgetary recommendations and authorizes limited expenditures in the absence of Director.
    
    RELATED DUTIES
    * Keeps abreast of changing regulations, laws and world conditions that affect international students and scholars.
    * Attends council and association conferences and sponsored meetings to secure information and standards on international educational exchange.
    * Represents the University at embassy and international events, conferences, and meetings.
    * Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
    
    SUPERVISION RECEIVED
    Administrative and functional supervision is received on a weekly basis from the Director, International Services Office.
    
    SUPERVISION EXERCISED
    Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over four or more administrative and support staff.
    
    ENTRY- LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS
    A Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Communication, International Affairs, related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, is necessary.
    A minimum of two (2) years in international educational exchange administration is necessary.
    U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, required by federal regulations of persons serving as DSO or ARO, is necessary.
    Working knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations related to international educational exchange is necessary.
    Experience with SEVIS utilizing the batch system is strongly preferred.
    One year supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
    GW offers a comprehensive package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees, their spouses or same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children.
    
    TO APPLY, please refer to requisition #R12316 and submit a resume on line via the Staff Employment Opportunities search feature available at www.gwu.edu/~hrs/eo, or submit a resume and cover letter, which includes the requisition number, to:
    The George Washington University
    Dept. HRS, 2033 K Street NW, Suite 220
    Washington, D.C., 20052
    Fax: (202) 994-9609
    
    

11. Towson University Director of Study Abroad Office - International Programs

    
    Location: Towson, MD
    
    Salary: Commensurate with experience
    
    Application Deadline: The selection process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
    
    Qualifications: Requirements - Bachelor's degree, five years experience in study abroad or related field; ability to communicate clearly, supervise staff, advise students, manage a budget, and work cooperatively with university faculty and administrators. Preferred - Master's degree, fluency in at least one foreign language, and experience living abroad.
    
    Responsibilities: Direct administrative and operational functions of the Study Abroad Office; develop and maintain policies, procedures, and budgets; create and implement long-range goals and objectives; coordinate with faculty on study abroad programs, advise study abroad students; advise AVP on study abroad issues, chair faculty advisory committee, and coordinate with other University System of Maryland study abroad offices.
    
    To Apply: Submit resume with cover letter stating Title, Vacancy #E-313-03 and contact information of three employer references to TU Human Resources; 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252 (fax 410-704-2891). Towson University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer & has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities & veterans are encourage to apply.
    
    Additional Information: Towson University invites applications for the Director of the Study Abroad Office, a position that reports to Associate Vice President for International Programs and Faculty Development.
    
    

12. Director, Study Abroad Office, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

    
    The Study Abroad Office seeks an experienced study abroad professional to fill the permanent position of Director. 2-4 years of experience in management and policy development in a university study abroad setting is required, as well as PhD or equivalent experience. Overseas living/ study experience necessary and foreign language proficiency strongly preferred. Additional international experience beneficial. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external constituencies a must. Leadership and team building skills essential. Commitment to expanding study abroad opportunities for UIC students vital. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
    
    Submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for 3 references to: Director Search Committee, UIC Study Abroad Office (MC 227), 601 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607; Fax (312) 996-9492. For fullest consideration, submit by January 6, 2004. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity employer.
    
    

13. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Deputy Director International Academic Programs

    
    The University of Wisconsin-Madison is receiving applications for the Deputy Director of International Academic Programs (study abroad). Please visit the following website for the position description and more information: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_045251.html .

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