Graduate Assistantships

All Graduate Assistantship positions are now CLOSED .

Graduate Assistantships are only open to graduate students.

Assistantship Openings

Application Process: Please click here for the Graduate Assistantship Application. Please be advised that you can apply for a maximum of three current assistantship positions at this time. The Financial Aid Office prefers an electronic copy of your resume and completed application when applying for any and all Graduate Assistantship Positions. You may submit these materials via email to finaid@naropa.edu. Please include the text “Graduate Assistantship” in the subject line and indicate the position numbers of which you are applying within the body of your email. 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 (5 p.m.)

All positions listed are for one full academic year unless otherwise noted. Students who receive graduate assistantship positions must be enrolled at least half-time and meet all requirements for financial aid. Compensation will be a $2,000 scholarship/ semester and a $1,500/semester stipend for 10 hour/week positions. Five hour/ week positions would receive a $1,000/semester scholarship and a $750/semester stipend.

Position 1

Name of Submitting Department: Contemplative Education
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Hours per week: 10
Additional considerations: Prefer full year position
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Richard Brown

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Research materials and organizations related to various aspects of contemplative, mindful and spiritual education both within and outside the university. 
2. Research on minor projects related to departmental program development and improvement, including assisting with the management and collection of assessment data.
3. Gather, organize, catalog and file new and existing departmental educational resources
4. Assist with minor clerical and other duties connected with various projects.
5. Regular improvements and updates of the departmental web site.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. No preference

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Web-based and library research skills.
2. Organizational and filing abilities.
3. Intermediate skills with word and excel.
4. Previous experience with budget management preferred.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Ability to ask basic questions, such as priorities and procedures.
6. Ability to work collaboratively.
7. Interest in the field of contemplative/spiritual education.

Positions 2,3,4

Name of Submitting Department: Office of Undergraduate Education/Core Curriculum
Type of graduate assistant position (3 positions available): Instructional Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: We are requesting graduate assistants to provide instructional support for a total of up to ten sections of the Core Contemplative Practice Seminar (COR 130) over the course of the academic year. If all sections are fully enrolled, we will need GAs for six sections in the fall and four sections in the spring. These could be structured as either full year or semester-long positions. Each section will require a time commitment of approximately ten hours per week.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and/or Lead faculty for Contemplative Practice Seminar

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Attend all class sessions and provide instructional support to faculty. This could include the opportunity to present one or two short modules under supervision of the instructor.
2. Facilitate small group discussions.
3. Read and evaluate weekly reflection papers following the grading rubric provided by faculty (Note: Grading remains the responsibility of faculty).
4. Assist in managing administrative aspects of the course such as tracking attendance, arranging for AV equipment, etc.
5. Provide assistance with logistics and set-up for large group (multi-section) meetings.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Applicants could come from any department as long as they fit the criteria listed below.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Commitment to contemplative education and some experience with contemplative practice.   
2. Ability to lead a discussion groups.
3. Ability to organize and manage administrative aspects of the course.
4. Good oral and written communication skills and ability to respond constructively to both content and mechanics of student writing.

Positions 5,6

Name of Submitting Department: (COR 150)
Type of graduate assistant position (2 positions available): Instructional Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: We are requesting graduate assistants to provide instructional support for a total of up to eight sections of the Core Diversity Seminar (COR 150) over the course of the academic year. If all sections are fully enrolled, we will need GAs for five sections in the fall and three sections in the spring. These could be structured as either full year or semester-long positions. Each section will require a time commitment of approximately ten hours per week.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Barbara Catbagan/Lead Faculty for COR 150

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant:

1. Attend all class sessions and provide instructional support to faculty. This could include the opportunity to present one or two short modules under supervision of the instructor.
2. Facilitate small group discussions.
3. Read and evaluate weekly reflection papers following the grading rubric provided by faculty. (Note: Grading remains the responsibility of faculty)
4. May require attendance at some faculty meetings.
5. Assist in managing administrative aspects of the course such as tracking attendance, arranging for AV equipment, etc.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Applicants could come from any department as long as they fit the criteria listed below

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Well grounded in subject matter and committed to and experienced in diversity work.
2. Strong group facilitation skills.
3. Experience in working with diverse populations is desirable.
4. Good oral and written communication skills and ability to respond constructively to both content and mechanics of student writing.
5. Ability to organize and manage administrative aspects of the class.

Position 7

Name of Submitting Department: Office of Undergraduate Education/Core Curriculum
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: We are requesting a graduate assistant to provide instructional support for a total of up to four sections of the Core Civic Engagement Seminar (COR 220) over the course of the academic year. If all sections are fully enrolled, we will need a GA for two sections in the fall and two sections in the spring. The GA will also provide administrative support to Community Studies as assigned by the director. This position could be structured as either full year or semester-long. 

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Jessica Giles/Director of Community Studies & Lead Faculty for COR 220

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Attend all class sessions and provide instructional support to faculty. This may include presenting material in the assistant's area of expertise.
2. Facilitate small group discussions; give written feedback on student papers. (Note: Grading remains the responsibility of faculty)
3. Serve as as student resource during group project development and implementation.
4. Provide logistical and technical support for public events and culminating public presentation for all COR 220 sections; be available to meet with students to provide support for project planning and implementation.
5. Assist in managing administrative aspects of the course such as tracking attendance, arranging for AV equipment, etc. Also provide administrative/logistical support for Community Studies as assigned by director or as need arises.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Applicants could come from any department as long as they fit the criteria listed below

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Commitment to community-based learning.
2. Ability to lead a group discussions.
3. Experience in working with diverse populations is desirable.
4. Good oral and written communication skills and ability to respond constructively to both content and mechanics of student writing.
5. Ability to organize and manage administrative aspects of the class.
   

Position 8

Name of Submitting Department: Environmental Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: There is a possibility for some research to be done during summer months, but the main responsibilities for this position primarily occur during the academic year, beginning during orientation week. This position could be awarded one semester at a time.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Erin Firman, Administrative Director

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Instructional support for two courses per semester.
2. Likely courses include ENV 100, Physical Geography (fall); ENV 245, Geography: Pilgrimage and Sacred Landscape (spring); and one other course each semester. Actual courses assigned may depend on number of students enrolled.
3. Research related to any ENV courses as needed.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Priority given to Environmental Leadership student. Any department students is okay if the student possesses some background in Environmental Studies.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Priority given to Environmental Leadership student.
2. First-year graduate student from any department is acceptable if student has BA/BA in Environmental Studies or a related field.
3. Second-year graduate student from any other department is acceptable. A background in Environmental Studies is preferred.
4. Some teaching experience preferred.

Position 9

Name of Submitting Department: Environmental Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional Support, Research Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: This position could include some work in August before the formal start of the academic year. This position works best as full-year appointment. 

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Erin Firman, Administrative Director

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Logistical support for a variety of departmental projects and field-based courses.
2. Work with student groups, faculty and staff to coordinate Campus Sustainability Day events (fall) and Earth Day Events (spring).
3. Coordinated ENV series and other ENV outreach events as needed.
4. Instructional support for ENV357 - Creating a Learning Community (or other course as assigned).
5. Research to support ENV course development and/or other departmental projects.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Priortiy should be given to students in the Environmental Leadership Program. However, this GA may be from any department. Some background in Environmental Studies and/or event/project coordination is preferred.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Priority given to Environmental Leadership student.
2. Strong organizational, communication and research skills.
3. Event coordination experience preferred.
4. Some group facilitation / leadership experience preferred.
5. Background in Environmental Studies preferred.

Position 10a

Name of Submitting Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Hours per week: 5

Additional considerations: This position can be funded on a semester to semester basis and we will consider spreading the work over the summer months.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Alan Hartway

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist INTD faculty in developing the INTD MA program application to NCA
2. Continue researching INTD programs at other colleges to ascertain INTD mission statement, goals, and objectives, retention issues, program/curricular structures, residential and non residential programs
3. Assess MA level INTD practices at other universities

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. We prefer a WRI MA student as a candidate for this position.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Strong research and organizational skills
2. Ability to communicate skillfully
3. Ability to synthesize and analyze data and present it to the department
4. Openness to learning interdisciplinarity as practiced at Naropa University
5. Knowledge of Naropa University from a staff/administrative perspective
6. Strong writing skills

Position 10b

Name of Submitting Department: Peace Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative Support
Hours per week: 5

Additional considerations: We are requesting one GA position to assist the Administrative Director with two of her three departments. The time would be split as evenly as possible between the two departments (approximately 5 hours for each). Having one GA (rather than one for each department) will allow the Administrative Director to coordinate and delegate work in a more timely and efficient manner. Our request for a GA in Peace Studies was denied last year. This directly contributed to creating an overload of extra work for the Administrative Director (who serves as AD for three departments at 35 hours per week).

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Juliet Wagner

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Create monthly newsletter for INTD
2. Assist in the mentor payment process for INTD
3. Create e-reserves (and modify as necessary) for INTD and PAX faculty
4. Assist PAX faculty and Administrative Director with special events, particularly coordination and set-up for classroom guest speakers
5. Maintain and update INTD information page on Eropa and webpage
6. Other duties as assigned

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Any department.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
2. Willingness to attend and assist at events outside of normal schedule
3. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
4. Strong attention to detail

Position 11

Name of Submitting Department:  MA Contemplative Counseling Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations This position is primarily research-oriented in nature, and will also work with the Administrative Graduate Assistant position on select projects.

This position will run for 12 months a year, and can accommodate a student taking a monthlong retreat, allowing students from the MACP to qualify.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: MacAndrew Jack

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist in the development, design and implementation of a research program looking at the effects of contemplative practice in the training of mental health professionals.
2. Drive to 3 MACP retreats for pre and post administrations of the MACP research project 6 times a year at Shambhala Mountain center.
3. Maintain and monitor database of MACP Research Project inculding designing new longitudinal and repeated measures data structures in database, entering data into spreadsheet for analysis with SPSS.
4. Review existing literature on meditation, mindfulness and mental health, and assesments of graduate training techniques and effectiveness, and write up this literature review for publication, if appropriate.
5. Administrate and lead MACP Research Group meetings with Dr. Jack.
6. Conduct validation of  current experimental scales of the MACP Research.
7. Instrument including factor analysis, item variance analysis, and scale item reduction into subscales to establish convergent and divergent validity analysis.
8. Developing additional research hypotheses.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Interest and enthusiasm for research.
2. Ability to work well with others on a research team.
3. Knowledge of and/or experience with research methodology, techniques and theory.
4. Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and psychology journal database research.
5. Flexibility to work on other tasks as needed.

Position 12

Name of Submitting Department:  MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations We prefer this to be funded as one semester appointments for two students - Fall & Spring.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Liz Acosta

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Act as a liaison to MarCom and all outside parties regarding all PR efforts for MFACP productions.
2. Focus on developing ongoing relationships with area theaters resulting in co-production opportunities for MFACP students.
3. Locate grant money to support development of new works and the interface of academia with contemporary professional theater.
4. Continue to develop ongoing template for the PR work of MFACP.
5. Oversee department box office line, e-mail and websites.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Fully martriculating (FA08/SP09) 1st or 2nd year MFACP graduate student in good academic standing.
2. Must exhibit financial need as determined by the free application of Federal student aid or international financial aid application.   
3. Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
4. Proficinecy in MS Word, Excel and internet reserach.
5. Proven theatrical public relations or marketing experience a plus.

Position 13

Name of Submitting Department:  MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: We prefer this to be funded as one semester appointments for two students - Fall & Spring.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Wendell Beavers

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Act as a liaison to all in-house and outside parties regarding efforts for MFACP productions; this includes but is not limited to all aspects of department perfromances, guest artists, contracted venues, media assistants, laiason w/ internal department PR.  
2. Focus on developing ongoing relationships with area theaters resulting in co-production opportunities for MFACP students.
3. Assist in organizing and implementing all rehearsal and perfomance schedules; this includes communication with all students, artists, production employees, and the chair.
4. Continue to develop ongoing template for the Production work of MFACP.
5. Assist with production employee scheduling and contracting.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Fully martriculating (FA08/SP09) 1st or 2nd year MFACP graduate student in good academic standing.
2. Must exibit financial need as determined by the free application of Federal student aid or international financial aid application.
3. Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
4. Proficinecy in MS Word, Excel and internet research.
5. Proven grant writing experience.

Positions 14, 15

Name of Submitting Department: BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position (2 positions available):  Instructional Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: Spring and Fall

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Jane Carpenter

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Support faculty across multiple BA contemplative psychology classes. Courses may include PSYB 101, Introduction to Western Psychology; PSYB 371, Personality Theories; PSYB 420, Abnormal Psychology; PSYB 241, Systems Thinking: Psychology and Social Systems; PSYB 357, Cognitive Psychology; PSYB 301, Statistics and Research Methods; PSYB 234, Perception; PSYB 304, Somatic Intelligence: The Neuroscience of our Body-Mind Connection; PSYB 208, Embodying Process and the Individual; PSYB 330 Introduction to Jungian Psychology; PSYB 354, Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology; and PSYB 350, Humanistic Psychology.
2. Assist in managing administrative and logistical aspects of the course such as arranging for equipment, readings, guest lecturers, etc.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. MA Psychology student preferred.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Understanding of and appreciation for subject matter of course to which applying.
2. Aptitude for interpersonal communication.
3. Excitement for learning and teaching.
4. Respect for and interest in undergraduate students.

Position 16

Name of Submitting Department: BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: none

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Peter Grossenbacher

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Conduct interviews and/or questionnaire data collection in a study of meditation and contemplative spirituality.
2. Data entry in a study of meditation and contemplative spirituality.
3. Assist with verbal content analysis  in the study.
4. Collaborate on preparation of manuscript for publication.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Any department is fine.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Previous exposure to empirical psychological research.
2. Aptitude for accurate interpersonal communication.
3. Previous experience with meditation.
4. Demonstrated writing skills.
5. Willing attention to detail.

Position 17

Name of Submitting Department: BA Contemplative Psychology Position
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Susan Burggraf

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Work with research team to design student interviews based on the findings of the faculty interviews from 2006-2007 and from developmental theory.
2. Conduct and record interviews.
3. Transcribe tapes of interviews.
4. Participate in developing a scoring rubric for interviews and take a leadership role in working with othes in the team to score the interviews.
5. Compile and tabulate the data and work collaboratively in writing up the results and discussing the findings in light of the therories.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  MA contemplative counseling psychology student preferred

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Possess interviewing skills.
2. Interest in comtemplative education and college student development.
3. Well organized, good analytical skills, good research/critical thinking skills.
4. Ability to transcribe tapes in a timely way.
5. Team work skills such as being responsible to agreements, and some self-authoring capacity to take ownership of work.

Position 18

Name of Submitting Department: BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support, Research Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Jane Carpenter

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Administrative duties – computer skills, filing, scanning, copying, answering phones and transferring calls, organizing.
2. Writing, editing articles on Contemplative Psychology.
3. Support for classroom activities – preparing materials i.e. Powerpoint presentations.
4. Transcribing lecture and talks.
5. Collaborate on research design – schedule and conduct interviews.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Graduate Psychology, Religious Studies, Master in Divinity

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Excellent writing skills and transcribing talks and lectures.
2. Ability to organize and create systems for managing data.
3. Works independently – with creativity.
4. Ability to work with and create Powerpoint presentations.
5. Strong communication skills – including sense of humor.

Position 19

Name of Submitting Department: BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: Fall and Spring

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Carol A Frederick

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist the Administrative Director in all administrative functions of the department.
2. Event planning and execution; includes attendance at the fall community retreat.
3. Assist in various functions related to budget tracking.
4. Coordinate PSYB343 Community Retreat with Administrative Director.
5. Assist in training and supervision of the work-study team.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Prefer applicant from any psychology masters program

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Relevant work experience
2. Administrative skill set
3. Work ethic and leadership abilities
4. Can-do attitude and polished interpersonal skills
5. Sense of humor

Position 20

Name of Submitting Department:  Somatic Counseling Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations Best as a year-long position, as the nature of research requires consistency across the project. The hours could run into the summer, however.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Christine Caldwell

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. To assist in ongoing research projects of the Somatic faculty, with the possibility of becoming a co-researcher.
2. To assess community-based programs associated with the Somatic Department.
3. To receive support and mentoring for the student's own research interests.
4. To assist in the further development of learning activities in the Research & Statistics class.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Any of the Graduate School of Psychology Departments

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Strong work ethic, capacity to work independently
2. Good library and archival research skills, especially with online databases.
3. Interest in increasing capacity as a researcher, especially in community-based environments.
4. Some previous study of research methodology preferred. Familiarity with statistics a wonderful bonus.

Position 21

Name of Submitting Department:  Somatic Counseling Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: This position would need to be at least 9 months in length, due to the nature of research projects, but it would be fine if some of the hours moved into summer.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Christine Caldwell

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. To assist in ongoing faculty research projects - potentially being co-researchers with faculty.
2. To engage in program evaluation research for the department.
3. To engage in extra research projects (with faculty supervision) that can increase the student's research and publication capacities.
4. To learn Participatory Action Research methods so that the student can engage in research as a part of community service projects sponsored by the department.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Best to be from any of the Graduate School of Psychology Departments

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Ability to work independently, and to meet deadlines.
2. Ability to navigate library resources, especially online databases.
3. Familiarity with research methods (some experience with statisitcs would be helpful).
4. Interest in developing research capacities.
5. Initiative and good work ethic.

Position 22

Name of Submitting Department:  Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support, Research Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: Best during academic year, both semesters, as classroom and general instructional support.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Phil Stanley & Tenpa Gyaltsen, Language Faculty

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Support of faculty in the Tibetan Tradition M.A. courses and language study, including preparation of sourcebooks and syllabi, development of course materials, supporting media and visiting speakers, additional course support.
2. Tutorial support for students.
3. Bibliographic support for these courses, including library reserves, acquisitions, inter-library loan and regional library searches.
4. Additional administrative support of departmental faculty related to departmental projects in the areas of curriculum, evalutation, admissions, student advising, and hosting.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Religious Studies, psychology programs, Writing and Poetics.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Familiarity with the Religious Studies Department, curriculum, requirements and faculty.
2. Library research skills, knowledge of Tibetan and/or Sanskrit language.
3. Experience and ability to lead discussions and tutor students.
4. Organized and reliable in teaching and administrative responsibilities.
5. Exhibit significant financial need as reflected on the FAFSA or International Financial Aid application.
   

Position 23

Name of Submitting Department:  Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support, Research Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: This proposal is in two parts: general instructional support for the M-Div program and research/administrative support for the Chaplaincy Project. Each part is 5 hours per week, during both the fall and spring semesters.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Roger Dorris/Victoria Howard

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Support of faculty in the M-Div courses, including preparation of source books and syllabi, development of course materials, supporting media and visiting speakers.
2. Additional M-Div courses' suppor: working with students (Particularly BA) in preparing their individual genograms and role playing.
3. Chaplaincy Project: to collect and store data on NCP activities and archival documentation.
4. To manage informational outreach and publicity for the community.
5. To serve as team leader in weekly meetings; to hold agenda.
6. To work with faculty and students in designing appropriate NCP research components.
7. Work with chaplains scheduling needs for Nu-Based Pastoral Care sessions and other meetings. 

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. G.A. would be selected from MDiv pool of senior students.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Senior Master of Divinity student
2. Communication and process skills
3. Potential for doing research
4. Understanding of the contemplative view of the Chaplain's role.
5. Ability to work with a flexible agenda.
6. Exhibit significant finanical need as reflected on the FAFSA.

Position 24

Name of Submitting Department:  Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations:  This position would have to be both semesters beacause of the tremendous amount of training involved.  It could not be spread over the summer. It would have to be a minimun of 10 hours a week.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: John Weber

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assists Administrative Director in course scheduling. Coordinates & trouble shoots ongoing scheduling issues.      
2. Plans and coordinates departmental events such as visiting teacher events/weekends, faculty meetings, student gatherings, community building events, oral exams/graduation celebration and practice week.
3. Maintains department website through updating information, images, student interviews working with Communications Department.
4. Working closely with A.D., follows up on communication with adjunct faculty and students. Follows up on orientation with new faculty.
5. Oversees revisions to department: course schedules, program fact sheets, and brochures, student & faculty handbooks, develops charts and forms for departmental use.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  No preference.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Familiarity with department, curriculum & Religious Studies field.
2. Hardworking, resourceful, humble and compassionate.
3. Strength in communication, creative problem solving
4. Clerical experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, typing skills
5. Reliable attendance, attention to detail, willingness to learn
6. Exhibit significant financial need as reflected on the FAFSA or International Financial Aid application.

Position 25

Name of Submitting Department:  Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support, Research Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: This is a two-semester commitment, supporting faculty members and academic instruction in the Religious Studies department.  This position would be unworkable during the summer.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Judith Simmer-Brown & Sarah Harding

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Support of faculty in the History of Religions M.A. courses and B.A. courses, including sourcebooks and syllabi development, preparing course materials, supporting media and visiting speakers, additional course support.
2. Classroom assistance as discussion group leader, tutorial support for students, support for paper research, preparation of early drafts for term papers, grading in undergraduate courses.
3. Bibliographic support for these courses, including library reserve, acquisitions, inter-library loan and regional library searches.
4. Additional administrative support of departmental faculty related to departmental projects in the areas of curriculum, evaluation, admissions, student advising and hosting.
5. Meditation instruction or Chaplaincy support of students, if the graduate assistant has the appropriate qualifications.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  It is best if this is a Religious Studies student because of the background needed.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Familiarity with the Religious Studies Department, curriculum, requirements and faculty.
2. Excellent writing skills and library research skills.
3. Experience and ability to lead discussions, tutor students, grading where appropriate, good communication skills.
4. Organized and reliable in teaching and administrative responsibilities.
5. If possible, training as a Mindfulness Mentor or Chaplain training.
6. Exhibit significant financial need as reflected on the FAFSA.

Position 26

Name of Submitting Department:  TCP
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support,  Research Support
Hours per week: Flexible

Additional considerations: This position would be from September through May for the research support portion of this position. In the fall semester only we will also need support for the Group Dynamics course, PSYT 680. This class meets five times on the Paramita campus on Tuesdays from 6:10-9 p.m., during the last week in August and throughout September. The support for this class includes attending the three hour class, plus 1/2 hour prior to and following the class, as well as, one hour per week outside of class to prepare power point materials, as needed.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Carla Clements

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Support for faculty and students in Research and Program Evaluation, Research Project and Assessment classes (Fall and Spring semesters).
2. Provide technical support (Fall and Spring semesters).
3. Assist with creating classroom powerpoint presentations (Fall only).
4. Assist instructor in classroom management (e.g. attendance, small group activities, answering questions) (Fall only).
5. Copy and manage classroom materials, handouts, etc. (Fall only)

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Somatic or contemplative graduate programs

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Research experience and expertise.
2. Organizational and computer skills; competence with power point.
3. Some previous experience with Group Dynamics and Leadership course content.
4. Maturity, professionalism and dependabilty; ability to present "instructor" role with other graduate students
5. Technical knowledge to perform technical support.

Position 27

Name of Submitting Department:  TCP, Art Therapy Track
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support, Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: Our needs in art therapy require that we ask for a 2-semester GA position. Unfortunately, a summer position does not serve our needs.

The Naropa Community Art Studio (NCAS) is our research laboratory for studying various models of social engagement through art. For several years now we have been investigating the territory of practice where art is therapeutic without being clinical. This unique terrain has afforded us many opportunities. For example, we have presented our findings at national conferences. We have also published this work, hopefully with more articles on the way. These accomplishments could not have materialized without a GA position.

The RA will be instrumental in conducting literature searches, gathering data for projects, and helping to set the research agenda for that year. Faculty are also aided in various ways by the GA. For example, I plan to compile and organize a detailed collection of transpersonal material on art therapy. The GA position will help complete this large project.

Finally, the NCAS has become a featured public relations model for NU, representing a service oriented success story that both serves students and marginalized members of our larger community. Next year we plan to move more towards working more with student services at NU as well as the counseling center. We hope to offer more services to the NU community and need the GA position to help facitiltate this process.

As a program, we will continue to pioneer this field within the larger field of art therapy. We have received national recognition for this work. Therefore, we hope to build on our established momentum. Without an GA, our future successes would be in serious jeopardy.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Michael Franklin

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Research support, especially around NCAS
2. Administrative support with the NCAS (ordering materials, inventory, studio management, support for studio manager, PR, data collection
3. Grant writing
4. Working towards presenting with faculty at conferences.
5. Helping to coordinate with NU student services.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Our preference is for a GA from the Art Therapy program

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Strong interest in research
2. Excellent organizational skills
3. Excellent writing skills, word processing,excel and overall computer skills
4. Strong interest in art therapy. contemplative education, and socially engaged community based models.
5. Strong ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
6. Strong library skills
7. Comfortable offering and receiving feedback

Position 28

Name of Submitting Department:  Writing & Poetics
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: This is a one academic year appointment.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Amy Catanzano, Administrative Director/Adjunct Faculty

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist with Bombay Gin literary journal, contributing logistical and editorial support to the Editorial Board and department faculty and staff.
2. Assist in efforts to expand readership of Bombay Gin and implement a distribution plan for Bombay Gin and The Naropa Press.
3. Assist in developing, editing and designing posters and other promotional materials.
4. Research best practices in literary journals and assist in implementing findings.
5. Assist in developing, writing and designing Interzone, the department's newsletter.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  This position is only open to Writing & Poetics MFA students.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Experience with small press and commercial publishing.
2. Experience with designing and editing newsletters and other marketing collatora.l
3. Advanced computer skills: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel.
4. Advanced writing, editing, research and communication skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Position 29

Name of Submitting Department:  Writing and Poetics
Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: This is a one year (academic year) appointment.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Amy Catanzano, Administrative Director/Adjunct Faculty

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Support program development, alumni relations and recruitment/retention initiatives.
2. Assist the department with purchasing, purchase orders and accounting.
3. Assist in event planning and producing literary events in the Reading Series.
4. Assist in developing, editing, and designing posters and other promotional materials.
5. Collaborate with students, faculty and staff on department projects.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  This position is only open to Writing & Poetics MFA students

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Advanced computer skills: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel
2. Experience in event planning, basic accounting and project management
3. Advanced writing, editing and communication skills
4. Previous administrative support experience and familiarity with department culture.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Position 30

Name of Submitting Department:  Academic Affairs
Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative Support
Hours per week: 5

Additional considerations: The selected GA will assist Academic Affairs in preparing for, and supporting, the second class of Lenz Residential Fellows, two visiting scholars who will be working on projects related to the application of Buddhism to American Culture & Values.  Supported by a grant from the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism, this project invites distinguished artists, professors, community leaders, practitioners, and so on to campus, to audit courses, confer with faculty, and complete a publication or other project.  The selected GA assists Academic Affairs in arranging for each Fellow’s stay on campus (including serving as liaison to faculty and departments with whom the Fellow may wish to study and otherwise work; arranging for a public lecture or workshop; providing clerical support to the Fellows; etc.)  The GA also assists Academic Affairs in promoting the next year’s Lenz Fellows competition, handling applications, and so on.

Name of primary supervisors for graduate assistant: Elizabeth Garfield, Executive Assistant to Stuart Sigman, Vice President for Academic Affairs

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Communicate with incoming Lenz Residential Fellows, to arrange for initial schedule of campus meetings (including class auditing), selection of a faculty mentor, housing suggestions, etc.
2. Provide clerical support to Fellows while on campus, and act as liaison between Fellows and various administrative offices and academic departments on campus
3. Assist Academic Affairs in ensuring that reasonable needs of Fellows are being met
4. Assist Academic Affairs in coordination of promoting and processing of applications for next round of Lenz Fellows competition
5. Assist Academic Affairs in coordination of Lenz Distinguished Speaker Series, a parallel program to the Lenz Fellows project

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  There is no preferred program for applicants.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Strong interest in representing the university's efforts to provide outreach to, and support of, visiting scholars.
2. Excellent organizational and communication skills; professional demeanor
3. Good word processing and computer skills
4. Strong ability to work independently

Positions 31 and 32

Name of Submitting Department:  Undergraduate Academic Advising
Type of graduate assistant position (2 positions available): Instructional and Administrative Support
Hours per week: 10

Additional considerations: We are requesting graduate assistants to provide instructional and administrative support for the Academic Support Program (ASP). The GAs for this position will facilitate workshops, and will provide case management and administrative support for ASP.  We request that this position be funded one semester at a time.  

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Wendy Levin, Director of Undergraduate Advising

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Provide individual academic support to students, addressing study skills, time management, tutoring, etc.
2. Design and deliver workshops on study skills, time management, transition to college academics, library resources and related topics
3. Collaborate with faculty and academic advisors to ensure student success
4. Attend weekly ASP team meeting
5. Thorough and timely record keeping, data collection

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  This position is open to all departments

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Experience tutoring high school or college students.
2. Experience teaching study skills and time management skills.
3. Excellent group presentation skills are essential.
4. Ability to work independently and as a supportive and fully contributing team member.
5. Excellent problem solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
6. Excellent administrative skills.

Positions 33, 34, 35

Name of Submitting Department:  Naropa Writing Center
Type of graduate assistant position (3 positions available): Direct Instruction (Instructor-of-Record for a course)
Hours per week: 10

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Michelle Naka Pierce and Melissa R. Root, faculty of WS I and II

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Develop and teach lesson plans for the three-hour class period each week. Teaching activities will include discussion and experiential, collaborative and contemplative activities.
2. Facilitate the workshopping of writing assignments with the whole class and with small groups.
3. Assign weekly readings and writing assignments.
4. Respond in writing to student work each week and grade final projects.
5. Meet with mentoring faculty periodically to process the class and discuss concerns and lesson plans. Mentor will observe teaching and process with GA about the observation.
6. Hold regular office hours.
7. Meet with all students for midsemester check-in.
8. Optional: have an opportunity to serve on the assessment committee and gain professional development in this area.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Applicants must be senior writing fellows for the NWC (i.e., graduate students from any department who have completed three credits of writing pedagogy and have consulted in the NWC for at least one semester, and have been a TA in WS I or II).

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Request: Cover letter, CV, detailed lesson plan with pedagogy statement
2. Advanced writing abilities
3. Strong interpersonal and collaborative teaching skills.
4. Attention to detail and initiative to teach independently.
5. Sample lesson plan that illustrates appropriate objectives for WS I or II.
6. An understanding of the NWC's pedagogical foundations: WAC (WTL, LTW), MI, writing process, collaborative learning, diversity awareness, contemplative education, etc.
7. An interest in further study of writing pedagogy and practice in the classroom.

Position 36

Name of Submitting Department: University Housing
Type of graduate assistant position: Research and Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours

Additional considerations: Prefer funding for both fall and spring

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Lisa Constantino

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Organizes and coordinate all Restorative Justice Circles, Judicial Processes and role plays for the community.
2. Tracks student contracts in database and follows up with paperwork and fees.
3. Researches Restorative Justice methods and best practices at other Universities.
4. Liaisons with Boulder Community network of Restorative Justice resources.
5. Judicial System Program Evaluation.
6. Writes grants.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Any student with interest in Restorative Justice and Student Affairs/University Housing is welcome

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants

1. Punctuality, attendance and keeping appointments, detail oriented
2. Leadership skills, communication skills, integrity and be an effective role model
3. Excellent computer skills- MS word, excel, and outlook
4. Ability to contribute in a professional way to the Judicial system.
5. Ability to be innovative, expressive and energetic with the faculty, staff, and students.
6. Some experience with the Restorative Justice principles.
7. Some experience with grant writing (preferred).
8. Maintain confidentiality and understand/maintain boundaries while interacting with student population.
9. Self-starter, who can be pro-active regarding research and have excellent web research skills.

Position 37

Name of Submitting Department: University Housing
Type of graduate assistant position: Research and Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations: Prefer funding for both fall and spring

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Lisa Constantino

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist the Director in the administrative functions of the department.
2. Front line reception for those using University Housing system, on-campus inquiries in person, by phone or by email. Delivery of all basic services, answering basic questions of new and prospective students and the general public, arranging tours, tracking applications, liaison with the Department of Admissions, coordinate preview weekend with Admissions, and keep track of requests for information from students.
3. Assist in various functions related to budget tracking.
4. Collect information to update the Snow Lion student handbook. Keep in contact with Marketing regarding all webupdates and arrange new marketing material.
5. Assist in training and supervision of the work-study team.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Prefer applicant from any department with interest in Student Affairs/University Housing

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants

1. Relevant work experience.
2. Administrative and supervisory skill set.
3. Ability to add value to the department.
4. Attitude and interpersonal skills.
5. Good customer service skills.

Position 38

Name of Position: Student Wellness & Alcohol/Other Drugs Coordinator
Name of Department: Student Affairs
Hours/week: 10 hours per week (fall & spring)

Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative and Implementation Support

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Jenevieve Glemming & Lisa Constantino

List of Primary Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement and evaluate health promotions, sober events and educational programs.
2. Use evidence-based and cost-efficient wellness programs to promote optimal health.
3. Network and support non-users and those in recovery; provide Harm Reduction education for current users.
4. Research, apply for and implement grants (with support from Development Office) with the goal of creating self-sustainable programming.
5. Collaborate with various students and staff initiatives, wellness activities, sobriety support and social norms campaigns.
6. Sustain and development of the team of Peer Wellness Educators to involve students in campus-wide health advocacy for a variety of health initiatives (recruit, train, supervisor, support and track).

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. no preference

Criteria in Evaluating Applicants:

1. Must have maturity and professional judgment necessary to organize and direct programs.
2. Able to work well with students, faculty, administrators and staff.
3. Commitment and sensitivity to providing health promotion that addresses the needs of a diverse population.
4. Respect for and interest in multi-cultural sensitivity.
5. Masters degree in progress; 1year related experience preferred in the field of Wellness, Health or Alcohol and Other Drugs.
   

Position 39

Name of Position: Student Activities Coordinator
Name of Department: Student Affairs
Hours/week: 10 hours per week (fall & spring)

Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative and Implementation Support

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Jenevieve Glemming & Bob Cillo

List of Primary Responsibilities:

1. Dedicated to the work, outreach and support the development of student activities and the coordination of “FUN” on our three campuses.
2. Implement Co-curricular Transcripts.
3. Engage students in activities, events, student groups and building community (to positively impact retention, life skill development and student satisfaction).
4. Research, secure and implement grant funding and donations for such initiatives.
5. Recruit, organize, train and supervise Student Groups & Student Life Programming (SLP.)
6. Design community appreciation of campus engagement (i.e. Student Leadership Lunch).

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. no preference

Criteria in Evaluating Applicants:

1. Must have maturity and professional judgment necessary to organize and direct programs.
2. Able to work well with students, faculty, administrators and staff.
3. Excitement to providing community building activities that sensitively address the needs of a diverse population.
4. Respect for and interest in multi-cultural sensitivity.
5. Masters degree in progress; 1year related experience preferred in the field of leadership, community building or group work.

Application Process: Please send resume and a completed application when responding to any graduate assistantship positions via email or mail to:

Office of Financial Aid
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Email: finaid@naropa.edu
Fax: 303-546-3536

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 (5 p.m.)