Student Employee-ACE-Civic Engagement (multiple positions)
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Requisition:

202400428ST

Title:

Student Employee-ACE-Civic Engagement (multiple positions)

Employee Class:

Student Employee

College Work Study Position:

Yes

Department:

ACE

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week:

Up to 20

Hiring Rate:

$15.00/hour

Preferred Student Classification:

Open to all student classifications

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Civic Fellows will support the American Democracy Project (ADP), as part of the Center for Community Engagement (CCE), in planning and leading civic engagement work at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). This work will predominantly include deliberative dialogues and non-partisan voter engagement at SHSU.

Job duties will entail:
* Meeting planning deadlines and being an active spokesperson
* Assist in planning and conducting deliberative dialogue events
* Assist in planning and conducting civic professional development at SHSU
* Carry out voter education activities at SHSU
* Complete orientations, weekly timesheets, regular check-ins with the ADP/CCE, campus partners, and county/state/national affiliates
* Participate in professional development associated with civic engagement and campus initiatives (i.e. leadership, skill-building, election law training, historical­ context discussion blocks, deliberative dialogues, moderator, Perspectives, discussion blocks, and more)
* Complete written reflections. Attend reflection meetings.
* Contribute to the collection and dissemination of promotion/imagery of events via social media
* Attend campus, local, and potentially regional/state/national meetings to learn new skills, discuss issues, and network with other students and organizations passionate about civic engagement
* Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements for the Position:

* Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality policies (data and sensitive information).
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
* Ability to be flexible and change duties with short notice as needed.
* Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

The placement requires you to:

* Be a full-time, degree-seeking student and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
* Work up to 20 hours per week.
* Be reliable, professional, and willing to learn.

Open Date:

12/23/2024

Contact Name & Title:

Meira Wegmann, Civic Engagement Coordinator

Contact Phone:

9362942352

Contact Email:

adp@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #:

LSB 400P

Contact Instructions Summary:

For questions, please contact Meira Wegmann at adp@shsu.edu.

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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