What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant for Fred Rogers Institute position at Saint Vincent College?
Description
Position Title: Fred Rogers Institute Graduate Assistant
Reports to: Director
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: Be part of the Fred Rogers Institute’s work to understand and extend the legacy of Fred Rogers in serving children in childcare, schools, and communities. Contribute to one or more research and development projects across child development settings, including childcare, school, and other educational or health community settings. Actively develop and coordinate academic integration involving Fred Rogers Scholars and the Incubator 143 research and development lab. Work closely with Fred Rogers Institute and Saint Vincent College staff, faculty, and students to develop project actions and timelines. Work closely with community partners, including childcare, providers, schools, and other non-profit agencies, to establish and sustain project initiatives to help support and improve high quality professional practices with children in both early childhood and other developmental settings. Engage or lead in developing research and evaluation plans, training and learning experiences, and community organizing and coordination.
Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Institute-related field (Psychology, Education, Sociology, Human Development) is required; enrollment in a Saint Vincent College graduate program is required.
Experience
All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, andencourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Title: Fred Rogers Institute Graduate Assistant
Reports to: Director
Supervises: N/A
Primary function: Be part of the Fred Rogers Institute’s work to understand and extend the legacy of Fred Rogers in serving children in childcare, schools, and communities. Contribute to one or more research and development projects across child development settings, including childcare, school, and other educational or health community settings. Actively develop and coordinate academic integration involving Fred Rogers Scholars and the Incubator 143 research and development lab. Work closely with Fred Rogers Institute and Saint Vincent College staff, faculty, and students to develop project actions and timelines. Work closely with community partners, including childcare, providers, schools, and other non-profit agencies, to establish and sustain project initiatives to help support and improve high quality professional practices with children in both early childhood and other developmental settings. Engage or lead in developing research and evaluation plans, training and learning experiences, and community organizing and coordination.
Required Qualifications
Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Institute-related field (Psychology, Education, Sociology, Human Development) is required; enrollment in a Saint Vincent College graduate program is required.
Experience
- An interest, and some experience, in working in research settings, with projects related to educational and child development programs, experience working with community organizations in a research capacity, and experience with mentoring and supervising students in a higher education setting.
- Technology proficient with computer and audio/video equipment.
- Engage and coordinate professionals in universities and community programs
- Connect with community partners, professionals, and parents\
- Coordinate action with community programs and organizations who serve children and youth through partnerships, collaborations, and contractual work
- Coordinate and collaborate with Fred Rogers Institute staff and faculty, Saint Vincent College faculty and students, and experts and students from other institutions in the context of the projects
- Assist in other related project initiatives at the Fred Rogers Center
All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, andencourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
