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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Penn State College of Engineering is seeking to fill a part-time graduate program support position to assist with various administrative duties at the University Park ...

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Graduate Program Mentoring Coordinator

Graduate Program Mentoring Coordinator

IslandWood

Bainbridge Island, WA • On-site

$23.85 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

IslandWood Overview
Our mission at IslandWood is to provide exceptional learning experiences and to inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship. All our work sits at the intersection of environment, education, and justice. IslandWood is a team-oriented, collaborative organization that nurtures a respectful, professional workplace. We're building a staff to reflect the diversity of the people we serve around the region. We embrace change and support a culture of learning, gratitude, and accountability.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
IslandWood's Graduate Program Mentoring Coordinator position will support the Senior Practicum Faculty and the Education for Environment and Community (EEC) Team to provide mentoring and support for graduate students during their ten-month EEC Program. Through inclusive partnership with the senior faculty for Practicum this individual will mentor and provide instructional coaching through a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) lens for graduate students, support learning for IW staff who serve as mentors, coordinate the mentoring program by supporting the design and implementation of the mentoring at IslandWood.
The Graduate Program Mentoring Coordinator will play a key role in graduate community development and assist graduates to become the best educators they can be. The Graduate Program Mentoring Coordinator will also lead on communications with graduate students.
We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having a staff that authentically reflects the communities we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.
Job Title: Graduate Program Mentoring Coordinator
Classification: Full Time Hourly/Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday occasional weekend
Pay Range: $23.85 - $28.00/HR
Job Location: Bainbridge Island Campus
Benefit Package:
Full-time Employee benefit package includes:
  • 100% IslandWood paid Medical, or a low employee contribution option offered
  • 100% IslandWood paid Dental and Vision option
  • HSA with IslandWood contribution (based on qualifying medical plan)
  • Life/AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance paid by IslandWood
  • Voluntary Employee Benefits: Life/Hospital/Critical Care Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance program, Flexible spending accounts and 401k with employer match(after 6 months of employment)
  • Variety of Employee Discounts
  • Employee Discount for IW Summer Camps

Paid Time off annual benefit:
IslandWood offers 3 weeks paid vacation, floating holidays, 10 annual paid holidays (paid if applicable during contract period) and 80 hours of paid annual sick leave.Prorated based on date of hire and length of service.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Mentoring Graduate Students - approx. 80%
  • Mentor up to twelve graduate students (approximately six per cohort)
  • Collaborate with Senior Faculty for Practicum to design and implement mentoring at IslandWood
  • Facilitate professional learning community for IW staff who are mentoring graduate students
  • Take video/field observations
  • Collaborate with graduate students to identify and attain instructional goals
  • Support graduates during orientation and throughout the academic year
  • Participate in teaching/modeling campus program curriculum and pedagogical strategies
  • Encompass model teaching, instructional coaching, and supporting practicum sessions

Support the EEC Grad Program - approx. 20%
  • Support Senior Practicum Faculty to weave mentoring into practicum.
  • Provide administrative support for the Education for Environment and Community (EEC)
  • Collaborate with the Recruitment Manager to provide campus tours, Participate in online info sessions, and meet with prospective students to support EEC recruitment
  • Lead on communication with graduate community, care & support
  • Liaise with internal departments (kitchen, P&C, admin) to facilitate intake for incoming graduate students
  • Complete special projects as identified by EEC Director in support of the program
  • Commit to learning and growing through feedback in an active learning community
  • Support Island Wood's work towards justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's degree in education, instructional coaching, environmental education, environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field or equivalent relevant expertise.
  • Minimum 2 years' teaching experience in informal or formal settings
  • Ability to integrate creative experiential programs and work with elementary students and adults in a dynamic, respectful, rigorous, creative, and enthusiastic way
  • Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose
  • Ability to respond professionally to a variety of situations that may arise quickly
  • Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment

Must pass child safety screening procedure, post-offer.
IslandWood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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