FALL 2015 - The Program on Intergroup Relations

FALL 2015
PROGRAM COORDINATOR APPLICATION
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Please send resume & application by
Friday, April 24th by 5pm
to: igrcommonground@umich.edu
CommonGround is part of The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR), developed for students
to learn about social inequalities and social justice through short, request based workshops. We
offer an opportunity for those who are interested in the programmatic aspects of social justice
education to connect with other student leaders who are passionate about social justice, and
developing skills in marketing, recruitment, training, and community building as well as
facilitating.
The Program Coordinator Position
We seek a program coordinator to be a part of the CommonGround Programming Team. Program coordinators
put CommonGround’s goals into action by supporting and training student facilitators,
collaborating with student coordinators to build community throughout CommonGround,
managing requested workshops, and participating in marketing/recruitment activities. No prior
experience with CommonGround or IGR is necessary but it is a plus.
Application Timeline
• The application and your resume is due by Friday, April 24th by 5pm
• Interviews will be held on a rolling basis from the time we receive your application
until Friday, May 1st.
• Applicants will be notified of their selection via email by Wednesday, May 6th.
• Please contact us at IGRCommonGround@umich.edu with any questions you may have.
• For more information, or to request a workshop: http://www.igr.umich.edu/programs/
information
Program Coordinator Position Requirements:
• Prior facilitation experience (not necessarily with IGR) and knowledge about social
justice concepts such as social identity, power, privilege, and oppression.
• In following with the IGR mission, a commitment to the pursuit of social justice
through education is vital.
• Time and energy to commit to this position (10-15 hours/week, some nights and
weekends)
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Exceptional time management skills
The Program on Intergroup Relations
1214 S. University, 2nd Fl, Suite B—Galleria Building
734-763-1875
www.igr.umich.edu
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead informal monthly trainings with Student Coordinators and Workshop Facilitators to
promote skill development.
• Manage workshops by conducting intake meetings and workshop planning meetings.
• Co-facilitate workshops and trainings with IGR staff and students.
• Planning CommonGround workshop curriculum.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the CommonGround weekend
training retreat.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the CommonGround Programming Team.
• S upport the Student Coordinator team, a group of student volunteers who
guide the direction of the program.
• Organize appreciation initiatives for CommonGround Facilitators and Student Coordinators
• Develop and/or implement strategies for the retention of CommonGround Workshop
Facilitators and Student Coordinators
• Perform administrative tasks and other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Commit to a regular 10-15 hr/week work schedule, with some additional nights and
weekends for retreats.
• Participate in strategic planning for recruitment cycles.
Please fill out the following application in Adobe Reader or Acrobat, not Mac Preview.
The Program on Intergroup Relations
1214 S. University, 2nd Fl, Suite B—Galleria Building
734-763-1875
www.igr.umich.edu
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General Information
Name
Email address
Current phone
Personal Information:
Current Class Standing
(ex. 1st yr., senior, MA, PhD, other)
Major(s)/Degree(s)
Age
Gender
Race(s)
Ethnicity(-ies)
Attractionality/Sexual Orientation
Religious or Spiritual
Identification(s)
Ability/Disability Status
Socioeconomic/Class Background
Nation(s) of Origin
Tribal Affiliation(s)
Additional Identities
Have you had previous
involvement with IGR?
Have you had previous
involvement with
CommonGround?
The Program on Intergroup Relations
1214 S. University, 2nd Fl, Suite B—Galleria Building
734-763-1875
www.igr.umich.edu
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Previous social justice involvement, facilitation, or related experiences:
Group/Organization/Event Explain the purpose of the group/organization/event and your
specific role
a. List any campus/community involvement:
For the following questions, please type responses here or attach in a
separate document:
I. Discuss a time when you realized you had privilege. How do you think this has strengthened
you as a social change agent?
The Program on Intergroup Relations
1214 S. University, 2nd Fl, Suite B—Galleria Building
734-763-1875
www.igr.umich.edu
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II. During your time at the University of Michigan, what have you noticed about social justice
issues on campus? Briefly evaluate UM’s inclusivity and relationship to social justice.
III. Based on your experiences with either a student organization, a nonprofit, or a work
space, what have you learned about power and oppression in organizational/professional
settings? How have you thought about and navigated those contexts?
IV. Please respond to the scenario: A guest speaker comes to your class to give career advice.
She recommends that people not rush towards getting a job: “Wait and take your time. Don’t
worry so much and an opportunity will eventually come up.” What implicit and explicit
assumptions do you notice in her words to the class? How would you handle the situation?
The Program on Intergroup Relations
1214 S. University, 2nd Fl, Suite B—Galleria Building
734-763-1875
www.igr.umich.edu
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Interview Availability
We will be inviting all applicants to come in for an interview with members of the CommonGround Programming Team. All interviews will be held in the IGR Office, located at 1214 S. University on the
Second Floor (directly above Starbucks).
Please indicate 3 blocks of times in the next two weeks when you will available for at least 1
hour and rank them in order of preference:
Preference
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Date & Time
Submit completed application and your resume NO LATER than Friday, April 24th by
5PM.
Please submit applications/resumes by email to IGRCommonGround@umich.edu.
Or submit paper copies to 1214 S. University, 2nd Fl, Suite B (Attn: CommonGround).
Questions? Email IGRCommonGround@umich.edu
The Program on Intergroup Relations
1214 S. University, 2nd Fl, Suite B—Galleria Building
734-763-1875
www.igr.umich.edu
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