What are the responsibilities and job description for the Liberations Scholars Program Coordinator position at George Fox University - Staff and Administrator?
Job Description
Job Description
George Fox University's The Liberation Scholars Program is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to support first-generation college-bound students, particularly within Latinx communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong network in local high schools and experience in student support, marketing, and recruitment. Working alongside the Program Director, the Program Coordinator will help develop co-curricular programming, build community partnerships, and create opportunities for college prep and civic engagement.
About the Job :
Liberation Scholars Program introduces intellectually curious Latinx high school students to the humanities, college life, and civic engagement. Students participate in a two-week summer experience on the George Fox University campus, where they read, write, and discuss transformative texts from ancient Greek philosophers to contemporary Latinx thinkers. The program also supports the students on their journey to college during the following academic year with activities like essay workshops and college readiness resources.
George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Executing grant directives of promoting college access, humanities education, and civic service among underserved high school populations.
Defining and documenting program procedures according to direction given by Grant PI.
Identifying target market populations of eligible students
Developing field trips, activities, and workshops related to program focus areas.
We're looking for candidates who have :
Preference Will be Given to Those Who Have the Following Attributes :
Job information :
George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.
As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.
What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?
Faith-friendly : Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
Unapologetically Christian : As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
Live out your calling : You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Equip students for kingdom work : You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
For your personal well-being we offer :
Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website
Letter of Interest
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.
George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.
In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.
