Hello Everyone!
I want to share a job announcement and some information about changes in our
office. We are planning a changing of the guard in our office. Greg, our
associate coordinator, is leaving to go to graduade school this fall as you
know. I am planning to leave also. I became an adoptive mom of a Romanian
toddler in late October. After a couple of months back at work, I have
decided I would rather be spending my time with my new son.
We had originally planned to hire two new staff people, but have now decided
to just fill the coordinator position. We are a grant funded office. By
hiring one person rather than two we can guarantee the doors will be open
for two more years rather than one. That will give the new coordinator more
time and breathing room for seeking internal and external funding.
***NOTE TO THOSE WHO APPLIED FOR THE ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR POSITION****
Your application is automatically being reviewed for the Coordinator
position. We are sorry for any inconvenience this change may cause for you.
PLEASE feel free to call or email me if you have any questions about the
search or new postion (Regina: 804/287-6518 or rswinford@urvax.urich.edu).
Now for the position announcement. Please share with those who might be
interested. Thanks!
------- POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT -------
The University of Richmond invites applications for the position of
Coordinator of the Learning in Community Settings (LINCS) office. Starting
date is May 1, 1996.
LINCS Mission
1. to promote and assist service-learning that integrates community
service and the curriculum at the University of Richmond
2. to assist community problem solving and cooperation in Richmond
among community agencies, organizations and local universities
3. to assist and work with other universities to further develop
service-learning methods and procedures that integrate service
and the curriculum
Primary Responsibilities
* Assist with the integration of community service into the curricula
at the University of Richmond by working with faculty and
students
* Maintain budget and seek external funding
* Supervise and monitor the placement of work-study students and
service-learners in community organizations
* Supervise AmeriCorps member (pending re-funding) and a tutoring
assistance program
* Coordinate Community Problem Solving Seminars (COMPS), an eight week
summer seminar which combines an internship in a community
agency with in-class study and field trips
Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree. A Masters Degree and/or two
years of experioence in service-learning programs is preferred.
Qualifications include student training, placement and supervision skills;
budgetary and grant writing experience; a committment to community service;
computer skills; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please submit a letter of application and a resume listing three references
to the Human Resources Department, Maryland Hall, University of Richmond, VA
23173. Deadline for applications is March 20, 1996. Please direct all
questions to Regina Wink Swinford, LINCS Coordinator, at
rswinford@urvax.urich.edu or 804/287-6518.
The University of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Regina Wink Swinford
Learning in Community Settings (LINCS)
234 Jepson Hall
University of Richmond, VA 23173
phone: 804/287-6518 fax:804/287-6584
"You are not alone and it's not that bad."
Garrison Keillor