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Undergraduate Research Assistant Position with INTO Mason 

INTO Mason is hiring an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support a curriculum development grant seeking to: 

  • Integrate and align civic engagement and antiracist and inclusive excellence (ARIE) learning goals throughout the undergraduate International Pathways curriculum  
  • Redesign key courses to ensure that they suit the linguistic and cultural needs of Pathway students and Direct Entry international students at both Fairfax and Mason Korea campuses  

The changes we propose within and across these courses would result in a well-scaffolded, intentional integration of learning outcomes related to civic engagement, antiracism, inclusion, and equity, with materials and activities designed to meet the needs of international students and multilingual learners. With the curricular changes we propose, international students would be prepared to engage more fully in campus and community life and conversations around antiracism and inclusion.  

The undergraduate RA would work from August 2023 – June 2024, on the following tasks:  

  • Independently researching diverse art, literature, music and other media from diverse cultural groups in the U.S.  
  • Organizing and summarizing research   
  • Researching and developing culturally and linguistically appropriate course materials  
  • Testing course materials and activities as well as survey or interview questions  
  • Recruiting research participants  
  • Conducting interviews, observations, or other data collection  

Requirements:  

  • Strong interest in Social Sciences, History, Literature, Art, or Education  
  • Ability to work well independently  
  • Strong research, organization, and communication skills  
  • Excellent attention to detail  

Pay: $15/hour, maximum of $4000/semester  

Instructions:  

  1. Submit CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or on Handshake  
  1. Submit 2-3 minute video explaining your interest and fit for this position: https://flip.com/b1236cee  (Join code: b1236cee) 

Financial Well-Being Peer Mentor Part-Time Position Available

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The Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) and Early Identification Program (EIP) are hiring a Financial Well-Being Peer Mentor for Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024. Please read below for more information and apply on Mason360 by Monday, May 15, 2023! 

Position Pay, Commitment, & Eligibility Requirements:

Rate: $17.00 per hour

Part-Time: Up to 10 hours a week commitment

Open to graduate and undergraduate students. Experience working with students preferred.

Deadline: May 15, 2023

Application: Apply in Mason360

Position Details:

The Financial Well-Being Peer Mentor (FWB Peer Mentor) will play an integral role in mentoring and assisting EIP high school students with understanding the financial cost of higher education. The FWB Peer Mentor will assist students and their families through small group coaching, lead workshops, and individual counseling; and provide continuous mentorship to high school students throughout the upcoming school year. The FWB Peer Mentor will have experience in mentoring high school aged students along with an understanding of the complexities that come with reading financial award letters, applying for the FAFSA, and transitioning from high school to college as first-generation college students. The FWB Peer Mentor will directly report to the Assistant Director for Financial Well-Being in the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC). In addition, the FWB Peer Mentor will work closely with the Assistant Director for College Readiness, Early Identification Program (EIP). The FWB Peer Mentor will be an in-person and virtual position for Summer 2023 to Spring 2024.

More Information:

View the official job listing by logging in to Mason360 to view the detailed position description, preferred qualifications, and to apply!

Summer 2023 Graduate Peer Advisor (GPA) Opportunities

Summer 2023 Graduate Peer Advisor Opportunities

The CEHD Office of Student and Academic Affairs (SAA), in collaboration with the Office of the Associate Provost for Graduation Education (APGE), will support up to five (5) Graduate Peer Advisors (GPAs) for Summer 2023.

View this announcement for additional details about the position(s) and the qualifications. The position duties are fairly broad in support of CEHD graduate student enrollment, retention, and student success. The GPAs will support projects throughout the College and will have occasional meetings and trainings with the APGE staff. 

The duration of the appointment is June 10, 2023 – August 24, 2023.

The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT. Apply here!

Select applicants will be invited to interview the week of April 24, 2023. Finalists will be notified by Friday, April 28, and will be required to officially accept the offer in writing by Monday, May 1. Please contact [email protected] with questions.

Spring 2023 Career Fairs

Spring 2023 Career Fairs

Are you interested in learning what career opportunities await you after graduation? Looking to make connections with potential employers in your field? Take a moment to scroll through the several Career Fairs taking place at Mason this Spring, some specifically for CEHD students! 

Spring 2023 Career Fair

Mason’s Spring Career Fair is Wednesday, February 22 & Thursday, February 23, and this is your opportunity to meet with employers, connect with alumni, find opportunities, and plan for the future! More than 200 employers will be taking over the entire lower level of the Johnson Center for two days in search of Mason talent to fill full-time positions, part-time jobs, and internships. To help you get ready, University Career Services is hosting two days of Resume Clinic and a Prepare for the Fair Workshop before the big event. Get all the details here!

2023 Education Recruitment Day

Education Recruitment Day will be in Dewberry Hall at the Johnson Center on Wednesday, March 8. There are already 72 employers planning to be on-campus for the day to connect with CEHD students. If you are interested in teaching, counseling, social work, speech language pathology, occupational therapy, or related fields, do not miss this hiring event from 9:00 – 11:30 am. Mark your calendar and put in your leave request from work that day. Employers will be conducting interviews in the afternoon with jobseekers identified at the fair in the morning, so it is possible to have a job offer by the end of the day!

2023 Career Jam
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Are you a Sports, Recreation, and Tourism Management (SRTM), Kinesiology or Communication student looking for potential career or internship opportunities? Stop by the 2023 Career Jam on Tuesday, March 7 from 3 to 6 pm in Dewberry Hall! This is the perfect occasion to find potential internship and job opportunities with top employers in our industries. This event is designed to help you network, explore opportunities within the field, and get a chance to meet with employers who are looking to hire you. You don’t want to miss it! 

Please use this link to RSVP by February 28 at 5 pm. We hope to see you there! 

This event is in collaboration with the School of Sports, Recreation, and Tourism Management (SRTM), the School of Kinesiology (SOK), the Department of Communication, and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. 

Education Employment Opportunities

Spring 2023 Education Employment Opportunities

Several employment opportunities have recently opened up to current Mason students within the field of education! View the employers and positions available below, and scroll down for details.

Mason GPA Position: 

Faculty Senate Clerk

Manassas Park City Schools:

Social Studies Teacher

ESOL Teacher (Grades PreK – 12)

English/Language Arts Teacher (Grades 6 – 8)

CTE Business and Information Technology Teacher

Math Teacher (Grades 6 – 8)

Special Education Teacher

The Maryland School for the Blind:

Paraeducator

Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)

GPA Position: Faculty Senate Clerk

Position Description:  

This will be a 10 hour/week position that will include a stipend and partial tuition, and is an especially great opportunity for someone who is interested in higher education, leadership, policy, planning, and organizational change.  The GPA will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the work of the Faculty Senate. This work will include:

  • Creating and maintaining Senate records includes working with the Secretary of the Faculty Senate directly.  
  • Conducting research and synthesis tasks as needed for the Faculty Senate and its committees.  
  • Working with the Secretary and Chair of the Faculty Senate to keep accurate committee information and posting all updated materials on our soon to be revised website.  
  • Managing Senate communications in a timely fashion, including drafting messages and documents. 

     

Learning Outcomes:  

  • Use organizational communication skills and higher education leadership skills and knowledge to coordinate the efforts of the Faculty Senate.   
  • Apply research skills to identify emerge practices, review existing literature, and synthesize findings into draft documents for the Faculty Senate and its committees, when requested.   
  • Use strategic communication skills to draft messages and documents, manage communication, and collaborate on creating an organizational communication strategy for the team’s work. 

     

How to Apply: 

Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to [email protected].  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Manassas Park City VA Schools

Job PositionHandshake LinkSchool Year (Qualification)Majors (Qualification)
Social Studies Teacherhttps://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/4432810Senior, Masters, DoctorateSecondary Education
ESOL Teacher (Grades PreK – 12)https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/3893371Senior, Masters, DoctorateSpecial Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Higher Education, and Secondary Education
English/Language Arts (Grades 6-8)https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/4432767Senior, Masters, DoctorateSpecial Education, and Secondary Education
CTE Business and Information Technology Teacherhttps://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/4521861Junior, Senior, MastersSpecial Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Health & Physical Education, Secondary Education, and Education Administration
Math Teacher (Grade 6-8)https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/4524313Senior, Masters, AlumniSpecial Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Secondary Education, and Education Administration
Special Education Teacherhttps://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/7229220Seniors, Masters (Graduating Dec 2022 – May 2023)Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health & Physical Education, and Secondary Education

The Maryland School for the Blind

Job PositionHandshake LinkSchool Year (Qualification)Majors (Qualification)
Paraeducatorhttps://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/7252054All school years allowedSpecial Education, Teaching Assistants
Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)https://gmu.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/7251965Senior, Masters, Doctorate, Postdoctoral Studies, Alumni, Certificate ProgramSpecial Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Health & Physical Education, Secondary Education, and Education Administration