Service Learning Trips Coordinator, Graduate Assistant

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Service Learning & Community Engagement, the Graduate Assistant for Service Learning Trips will provide administrative, training and assessment support to the implementation of the University’s service-learning curricular and co-curricular programs. This includes coordinating and executing 6-8 service learning trips (both domestic and international experiences) over the course of the academic year. Trips take place over Fall Break, Spring Break, and Summer. This is a two year, 20 hours/week appointment not to exceed 800 hours per year. Commitment runs from approximately August 1^st – May 30^th each of the two years.

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree required, current enrollment in Graduate Program in Higher Education Leadership at Messiah University.

Experience Required: Experience working in cross cultural contexts (facilitating short-term international teams preferred) and administrative or event planning experience.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position:

Office management skills including supervisory, administrative and strong organizational skills
Strong time management with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Exemplifies effective customer service and excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Excellent small group facilitation skills (i.e., comfortable leading others in training, reflection, etc.)
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with diverse constituency, both on and off-campus audiences
Relates well to college students
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Detail oriented
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Christian faith commitment required

Special Working Conditions: Requires a valid PA driver’s license as driving is necessary to assist with select off campus programs (ie. Fall training, staff retreats, ect.); occasional weekend and evening hours depending on meeting schedules and campus events.

		Primary Duties
1.		Coordinate logistics, including scheduling & booking of service learning trip experiences.
2.		Assist with announcements, publicity, and recruitment for service learning trips.
3.		Explore opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration when planning and recruiting for service trips.
4.		Liaison with the Development Office to coordinate fundraising programs and budget reports for service trip teams.
5.		Serve as a mentor and advisor to student service learning trip coordinators.
6.		Assist in the planning and organization of leader training, participant orientation, and re-entry retreats.
7.		Attend curricular and co-curricular meetings, as requested by the Director of Service Learning & Community Engagement
8.		Under the direction of the Director, coordinate risk-management protocols and establish best practices, policies and procedures for service learning trip programs.
9.		Capture stories of impact from student service trip participants and design an annual newsletter to share with donors.
10.		Plan and facilitate training to support international service learning team(s).
11.		Handle e-mail, phone calls, and messages related to service learning inquiries.
12.		Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
	Secondary Duties
1.	Assist with major service learning programming (i.e., MLK Day, Service Day, student training), as available.
2.	Partner with Campus Ministries to facilitate a 4x4 chapel series related to a topic of service & missions.
3.	Other duties as assigned.