Auburn University Center for ED Outreach - VISTA
Company: Americorps
Location: Auburn
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Auburn University Center for ED Outreach - VISTA
Auburn University's commitment to public engagement includes a
strategic goal to partner with units within University Outreach,
school districts, government, and non-profit organizations to
provide initiatives specifically designed to prepare underserved
K-12 students in the state of Alabama for college and or the
workforce. In tapping into the human and intellectual resources of
Auburn University and other partnerships, the Center for
Educational Outreach and Engagement (CEOE) will provide academic,
social, and cultural experiences to these students with the
intention of leveraging their opportunities for success in college
and society at-large. Additionally, CEOE is mindful of 21st Century
skills that students will need as global citizens. Hence, CEOE will
develop and implement programs and experiences that enhances
international exchange and expands the global capabilities of
students. Existing Programs in CEOE are as follows: Young
Professionals in Training (YPiT), a mentoring and tutoring program
for students in 5th12th grades. The goal of the program is to
empower participants and offer a pathway to Auburn University
through a curriculum that encompasses academic, social, and
emotional support. The program is a collaboration between Auburn
University Outreach, Truman Pierce Institute (TPI), and the Curtis
House, a local non-profit agency; Learning Spaces Saturday School
is designed to provide hands-on activities for students on
Saturdays. The program provides hands-on activities for students
including local field trips, sessions on character building,
wellness, art, natural sciences, history, STEM, global awareness,
and other interesting topics; and Outreach Student Ambassadors
includes students who are dedicated to assisting Auburn University
Outreach in developing, promoting, and supporting university
programs that serve the broader community. Further help on this
page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : The VISTA will work collaboratively with the CEOE
staff with coordinating and facilitating various K-12 initiatives
for underserved students within the state of Alabama, accompany
CEOE staff during K-12 site visits, assist with conducting research
on K-12 Best Practices College Access Programs throughout the
United States. The VISTA will collaborate with IT to develop
marketing strategies that will promote the programs, resources, and
services sponsored by CEOE. The member will review CEOE programming
and modify the program processes as needed.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation
Allowance , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of
Service Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Non-Profit Management , Computers/Technology , General Skills ,
Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Counseling , Youth Development ,
Community Organization , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work
, Communications , Social Services , Fund raising/Grant Writing ,
Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Public Speaking .
Keywords: Americorps, Auburn , Auburn University Center for ED Outreach - VISTA, Other , Auburn, Alabama
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