Naropa University Boulder , CO 80301
Posted 4 weeks ago
Faculty Liaison
We are searching for an experienced Faculty Liaison
Position Title: Faculty Liaison
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Department/Program: Summer Writing Program 12080
Work Location Authorization: 100% On-Site
Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus
Reports to: SWP Coordinator
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FTE: 50% (20 hrs/week)
Compensation: $16.00 an hour
Application Deadline: May 17, 2024 or until filled
Job Summary
Assist visiting SWP faculty members & SWP staff with administrative, technical, and transportation needs. This is a temporary position for 3 weeks (includes one 2hour paid training prior to start date). Runs from June 9 - June 29, 2024. This position will require a 23/24 Federal Workstudy award.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
On-deck Monday mornings to assist the smooth launch of each week.
Check in with Program Assistants daily regarding guest faculty assignments and their events
Serve as primary point of contact for your guest faculty
Assist guest faculty & program staff with classroom set-up
Collect guest faculty administrative and course related paperwork
Check out and return library equipment for workshops
Assist guest faculty with events scheduling, tech, and classroom needs
Be prepared to answer guest faculty questions about workshops, events, paperwork, and tech needs
Oordinate tech needs for the PAC crew with the Faculty Director Assistant.
Provides transportation to and from events
Courier mail and messages to guest faculty
Collect intro and interview materials
Provide service in other areas in which the guest faculty member may need support
What Naropa Requires…
Must have or be working on obtaining a BA or MFA in a field related to Writing & Poetics
Be a currently enrolled JKS student
Be attentive, respectful, and prompt
Ability to manage time and multitask
Highly organized and professional
Valid Driver's License
All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace.
All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
What We'd Like You to Have…
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
Be able to use a recording device
Operate a printing machine
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: lift up to 30 pounds, stand, walk, sit, run, handle/finger, bend at the waist, reach above shoulder level, kneel, crouch, interruptions/distractions, and heat/cold
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November
Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year's
Naropa's health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 - 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa's retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to "touch the magic." Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University's commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.
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