Position Opening - Graduate Assistant for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement, NASPA

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Graduate Assistant, Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement

NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education is offering a graduate assistantship to a doctoral student interested in civic learning and democratic engagement. This assistantship will allow the student to continue to develop research and program analysis skills, as well as expertise in civic learning initiatives, as part of a team of researchers, practitioners and higher education experts.

NASPA is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. We serve a full range of professionals who provide programs, experiences, and services that cultivate student learning and success in concert with the mission of our colleges and universities. The graduate assistant will provide assistance for NASPA’s Director of Civic Learning Initiatives, as well as provide program support to the Lead Initiative; share information through the Lead Initiative blog and scholarly writing; and promote voter engagement activities. 

The assistantship will begin in February of 2014 and conclude in the Fall/Winter of 2014.  Extensions may be possible based upon both student and NASPA interest.  The graduate assistant position requires approximately 20 hours of work per week.  Both local and remote candidates will be considered.

For more information, please download the full job description here or contact Laura Sponsler, Ph.D., Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at lsponsler@naspa.org