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Position Announcement
Student Affairs Manager
Center for Marine Resource Studies
South Caicos Island, Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I.
The four main objectives of this residential position are to:
1) Provide non-academic program support for students and faculty;
2) Provide academic support for the British West Indies Culture and Society course by acting as a teaching assistant;
3) Develop and implement a program of environmental awareness among the local schools with which we work; and
4) Foster and maintain positive community relations, including organizing and implementing a strong program of community outreach and service.
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of successful group facilitation, team building, conflict resolution, the ability to foster in students a sense of community and group responsibility, a proactive attitude toward program safety, a respect for local culture(s), and an appreciation of the logistically complex nature of being an active participant in a residential, field-based, academic program.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Masters preferred
- Professional outdoor, experiential, and/or field education experience
- Significant experience managing student groups in a residential setting
- Demonstrated skills in: group facilitation, team building, conflict resolution, outdoor leadership, risk management
- Demonstrated community outreach experience and organization
- Wilderness First Responder and CPR Certifications, or equivalent
- Clean driving record and ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Windows
Desired Qualifications: - Experience living or working in host country or region with appropriate language skills
- Previous experience in developing materials for promoting environmental awareness
- Life Saving or Emergency Water Safety Certification
- Computer skills
- EMT or WEMT certification
Other Expectations: - Ability to work well both as a team member and independently
- Willingness to work flexible hours and live on-site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff
and groups of U.S. undergraduate students and visiting researchers or programs - Demonstrated commitment to environmental and community issues
Start Date: August 2010 Starting Salary: $17,000 USD, on-site room and board, and excellent benefits. TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experiences to: The School for Field Studies at jobs@fieldstudies.org. Faxes and hard copies will not be accepted. EOE.
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