WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships
Scholars in Service Research Graduate Assistant
Position Description: WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships seeks a research
graduate assistant to support the WKU Scholars in Service program, a service scholarship
program at WKU. This graduate assistant will identify a research topic relating to the impact of
meaningful service experiences on student success and complete the research project by the end
of the assistantship period. The Bonner Leader graduate assistant will also have a significant role
in the planning, coordination, and reporting for the Scholars in Service program. The Scholars in
Service graduate assistant will work directly with WKU students, community service site
coordinators, and partnering WKU departments to implement the Scholars in Service program
under the supervision of program director.
Responsibilities related to management of the Scholars in Service program at WKU may
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Completing a research project relating to the impact of meaningful service experiences on
student success
Leading an interdisciplinary team of 15 undergraduate students in the completion of
service hours, training and development activities
Develop and maintain relationships with current and future service organizations
Plan and implement a student orientation event in coordination with WKU Master Plan
activities
Guide students in the completion of required documentation for program entry, reporting
of hours, and exit procedures
Assist students with the selection of service-learning sites
Develop a training and enrichment calendar for the 2016-17 academic year
Convene students for a biweekly reflection and planning meeting
Maintain program reporting and documentation through a reporting system
Assist students with financial aid and scholarship inquiries as needed
Plan a fundraising activity and service trip in coordination with students and partnering
WKU departments
Work with WKU Offices of Enrollment Management, Admissions, Scholarships and
Financial Aid to ensure the integration of program recruitment into existing university
efforts
Assist with student recruitment through speaking engagements and recruitment events
Assist with the coordination of required coursework through the Leadership Studies
department
Assist with program evaluation
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Desired Qualifications:
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Aptitude for applied research
Experience supervising and/or
mentoring students
Ability to manage time effectively
Self-motivated with the ability to
complete tasks
Excellent conversational skills
Excellent writing skills
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Excellent oral presentation skills
Positive attitude
Experience with service-learning
Experience with public service
Ability to plan and organize work
Ability to work with a team
Ability to multi-task
Department:
ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships
Application Materials:
Application Information: www.wku.edu/alive
Submit application, resume, letter of intent (up to three pages), and three letters of
recommendation via email, postal mail, or drop off at the ALIVE Center
Contact:
Aurelia Spaulding, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Aurelia.spaulding@wku.edu
(270) 782-0824
Mailing Address:
ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships
1906 College Heights Blvd. #21095
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Physical Address:
1818 US 31-W Bypass
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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