Civic Education Graduate Assistant
The Annette Strauss Institue for Civic Life is seeking a motivated and innovative Graduate Assistant with an interest in K-12 public education, specifically in the area of social studies and civic education. The 20 hour per week role is to administer the Strauss Institute’s Speak Up! Speak Out! K-12 project-based civic education program.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support and expand the Speak Up! Speak Out! K-12 civic education program by overseeing content creation, communication, outreach, teacher coordination, implementation, and evaluation. (40%)
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Identify, propose, and execute new opportunities to advance the Institute's K-12 educational initiatives. (10%)
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Transition the program's focus to primarily target middle schools. (10%)
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Develop training materials and attend conferences to cultivate partnerships and promote K-12 educational outreach programs, activities, and curriculum for the Institute. (10%)
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Simplify and streamline educator participation in the program to encourage increased involvement and ease of integration into the curriculum. (10%)
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Collaborate in securing external funding and contribute to maintaining the fiscal sustainability of the Institute's K-12 initiatives. (10%)
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Undertake other duties as assigned by the Director and contribute to special projects as needed. (10%)
Qualifications:
- Enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Prior experience in program management, operations, or a related field
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Relevant experience in education, program coordination, or related fields.
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Familiarity with K-12 educational settings and practices.
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Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills:
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Proficiency in project management tools and stakeholder communication.
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Established network within educational and community networks.
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Experience in securing external funding and proposal writing.
Compensation:
- Competitive stipend based on qualifications and experience.
Apply now:
To initiate your application, please follow these instructions:
Utilize the provided link to submit the required documents: a resume, a cover letter, and two references.