VISTA at College Misericordia

Dear Colleagues:
        College Misericordia in lovely Northeastern PA is looking for a VISTA 
for 2001-2002.  If you know of any graduating college seniors who might be 
interested, please pass this posting along.

JOB POSTING
The Center for Service Leadership at College Misericordia invites applicants 
for the position of AmeriCorp VISTA.  The VISTA will work with the Center staff 
to participate in implementation of the strategic plan.  Specific duties will 
include:
* Collaborating with the Office of Financial Aid and the Insalaco's Center for 
Career Development in coordination of work student placements for the "America 
Reads" program
* Support the "America Reads" program via the development and implementation of 
a tutor training program for students.
* Assist in the development of an "America Counts" program including developing 
the training program and assisting in placement and coordination
* Designing orientation programs for students, coordinate placements and 
supervise academic service learning experiences
* Assist in collection and analysis of data related to service learning
* Work with faculty to develop and/or modify courses for service learning
* Assist with investigation of international opportunities for service learning.

The successful candidate will have completed a college degree.  Community based 
experience is preferred.  Excellent communications skills are required.  The 
position requires a full year commitment with flexible scheduling.

The employment package includes $8,998.08 living allowance, a $4,725 education 
award or monthly stipend after completion of the year, campus housing, medical 
coverage, child care benefits, 2 weeks personal time, sick leave.  Review of 
applications will begin immediately and proceed until June 1, 2001.  Start date 
is August 20th.  If interested, please contact Helen J. Speziale, Director of 
the Center for Service Leadership, College Misericordia, 301 Lake Street, 
Dallas, PA  18612 9570) 674-6203; hspezial@miseri.edu.  A completed application 
and references will be required.
Helen J. Streubert Speziale, Ed.D., RN
Professor and Director of Service Learning
College Misericordia
301 Lake Street
Dallas, PA  18612
Hspezial@miseri.edu
(570) 674-6203 office
(570) 674-3052