Graduate Supplemental Instruction Assistant Position

General Summary:
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a program operating out of the Center for Teaching and
Learning. SI aims to help students successfully complete historically difficult classes. Reporting
to the Assistant Director for Supplemental Instruction and the SI Coordinator the Graduate SI
Assistant oversees the day to day operations of the SI program and assists in supervising the SI
Leaders.

Graduate SI Assistant Responsibilities:
Program Management /Administrative Tasks (60%)
● Maintain all program records and data (session schedules, attendance, lesson plans,
evaluations, etc.)
● Conduct program research and assessment
● Update SI Coordinator regarding student employee performance
● Evaluate program policies and procedures; make recommendations for improvement to
the Assistant Director
● Manage SI session schedule and room reservations: maintain supplies and room
organization
● Create marketing and student engagement materials; maintain social media accounts
● Participate in department events and meetings
Supervision / Advising (40%)
● Assist in supervising 30-40 SI Leaders- students who lead guided study sessions for SI
participants in selected courses in order to achieve greater classroom engagement and
academic performance
● Conduct SI Leader session observations and performance evaluations
● Lead efforts in developing and facilitating SI Leader training
● Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring SI Leaders as needed
● Assist in holding biweekly meetings with SI Mentors
Position Requirements (Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required):
● This position is open only to graduate students
● Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Google Drive, and Social Networking
● Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Canva
● Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
● Excellent writing and communication skills
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Ability to work both independently and with a team
● Demonstration of agility and adaptability

Position Qualifications (Minimum level of education and/or experience needed to be
successful in the position):
● A bachelor's degree is required
● Previous supervision/ mentoring experience preferred
● All applicants must be eligible for student employment .
Hour requirements/schedule:
The student in this role can expect to work 20-25 hours per week during regular office hours
(9am-5pm) during the academic year with the potential to work during summer sessions.

Employment Period:
This position can begin immediately and is for the full upcoming academic year with the
potential to renew employment pending satisfactory performance and availability.
Application Instructions
Apply on campus job board. Please upload your cover letter and resume in a PDF document.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities associated with the position.
To learn more about the SI program, please visit
go.depaul.edu/si.
*** Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled

Live Oak Inc. Scholarships

Live Oak, Inc., is awarding $2,500 in Scholarships to Graduate students in any mental health related field. We are offering another $2,500 Grant for anyone involved in Community Organizing or Activism.

I am asking for your help in getting this information out to graduate students who might qualify for this Scholarship, and/or to other administrators at your University that might have access to graduate students who might be interested in this opportunity. 

The details for the scholarship are below, or you can follow, or send this link:https://liveoakchicago.com/what-we-do/professional-development/valuing-difference-scholarship/

The Valuing Difference Awards

Values Guiding the Scholarship and/or Grant

At Live Oak, we strive to recognize the consequences of privilege, oppression, discrimination and stigma, and therefore practice psychotherapy, consultation, and training that affirms the value of difference. In responding to systems of marginalization, people and communities often cope in ways that magnify feelings of shame, low self-esteem, and disconnection. Our intention of affirmative and inclusive approach is based on an understanding of an integrative change process, and therefore provides our clients with opportunities to reduce the disintegrating effects of power and privilege to promote self- actualization and integration. We aspire to emphasize the extent to which growth and connection is enhanced more from our differences than from our similarities.

Master’s Scholarship

($2,500 to be awarded either in full to one person, or in smaller amounts to several people.  Each award will be no less than $500/person)

Eligible Applicants

Students currently enrolled or about to begin graduate programs in any of following disciplines: Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, and Psychology, or a related field.

The intention of this scholarship is to encourage and support new clinicians who are aligned with these values and plan to implement them in their practice.

Community Activism Grant

($2,500 to be awarded either in full to one person, or in smaller amounts to several people.  Each award will be no less than $500/person)

Eligible Applicants

Persons actively engaged in community activism, organizing, advocacy, or support.

The intention of this grant is to encourage and support activists, organizers, advocates, and other support people who are aligned with these values and plan to implement them in their work.

Application Process (for each award)

Applicants will be required to provide the following materials:

• Resume or outline of relevant experience
• We welcome links to, or examples of, relevant work
• Position Statement (no more than three pages, double spaced) that, at a minimum, addresses the following questions:
• How do the applicant’s goals relate to the values that serve as the framework for this grant/scholarship? Please feel free to draw from personal/professional experiences when explaining this.
• How will the applicant use the scholarship/grant award in a way that is consistent with the scholarship’s/grant’s values?

Applicants should keep in mind that the review committee will base their decision on how the following 4 Areas are addressed in the proposal:

Area 1) Candidate is actively involved in the work that addresses the Valuing Difference scholarship/grant

Area 2) Candidate can articulate their view of how oppression and stigma impacts their clients/community and has a frame of understanding intersectionality

Area 3) Personal experiences of overcoming stigma or how the scholarship/grant could be a resource to help them do the work / continue the work.

Area 4) Candidate presents an intentional proposal/plan for using the scholarship/grant in a manner that is consistent with values

Deadline for Applications

All materials must be submitted by 11/30/18. They should be submitted electronically to: valuingdifference.scholarship@liveoakchicago.com.

Notification

People selected for scholarship/grant award will be notified by 12/15/18.