Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Education Coordinator

Political Science

Position Overview

The University of Kansas (KU) Political Science Department is seeking an Education Coordinator for the Washington, D.C. Internship Program. For over twenty-five years, the department has maintained a residential internship program in Washington, D.C., running from the first week of January to the last week of April. Typical enrollments range from five to thirty students each year. The program primarily draws from KU, but it is open to any public university student in Kansas. Students are responsible for finding and obtaining their own internships. The department typically coordinates housing for students.

Students in the program typically enroll in at least nine credit hours related to the internship. Three of those credit hours are in the form of the “Washington Seminar.” The seminar is run as a weekly speakers series, running the length of the program from January to April. Invited speakers typically have professional experience in politics or policy in Washington, D.C. Seminars are in-person. Students are expected to complete certain assignments for a letter grade for their seminar assessment.

The late Professor Burdett Loomis founded the program. Professor Patrick Miller now serves as the Washington, D.C. Program Director.

This is a part-time temporary Education Coordinator position. The successful candidate should have relevant work experience in politics or policy in Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will need to host the weekly seminars in-person in Washington, D.C., and be physically accessible to our students in the city when needed. Ties to KU and the Washington, D.C. Internship Program are preferred, but not required.

This is an approximate nine-month appointment with pay-periods spanning the Spring and Fall semesters of each calendar year. The start date is January 3, 2023.

At the University of Kansas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our culture and university strategic plan. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged, noting the value that differences bring to our organization, students, staff, faculty, and community. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the date of the appointment.

Job Description

50% Coordinating the Program and Washington D.C. Seminar

• Manage all aspects of the Washington D.C. Seminar.
• Including: arranging speakers, developing the overall program, securing meeting space, hosting and attending the meetings in-person.
• Communicating with the students.
• Developing and grading assignments (primarily during the Spring semester).

25% Internship Program

• Assist students with the internship search process during the Fall semesters. Including communicating with students, reviewing their search materials, providing advice.
• Remotely attending at least one internship program interest meeting (during the Fall semester).

20% Housing Accommodations and Assistance

• Assist the Program Director with securing housing for the students and making arrangements for their stay in Washington D.C.
• Primary contact for students during their stay in Washington D.C. for any emergencies and issues related to housing or living in the city (during the Fall and Spring semesters).

5% Program Management and Planning

• Work with the Program Director and the Political Science Department Chair on the overall management and planning of the program (during the Fall and Spring semesters).   

Position Requirements

• Work location is in the Washington D.C. area.
• Some remote online work as determined by the Supervisor or Program Director.
• Hybrid position for Fall and Spring Semesters.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree and three years of relevant work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform detailed work, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

2. Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills, as evidence by application materials.

3. Knowledge of and familiarity with Washington, D.C. politics and institutions.

4. Knowledge of/access to networks of potential resource individuals for the KU internship program.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Degree in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

2. Knowledge of KU and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' requirements, policies, and procedures.

3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

4. Demonstrated decision-making skills.

Contact Information to Applicants

Professor Patrick Miller

patrick.miller@ku.edu

(785) 864-3523

Additional Candidate Instruction

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via BrassRing; a complete application will include;

An evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in resume, and (3) information provided from professional references.

Application review will begin on November 7, 2022; and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is obtained. Please submit application prior to this date for first consideration.

Advertised Salary Range: 28.00 hourly

Application Review Begins: 07-Nov-2022

Anticipated Start Date: 03-Jan-2023

Primary Campus: Outside KS/MO not listed

FTE: .50

Reg/Temp: Temporary

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

- Hours: 10 hours - up to 20 hours weekly; during the Spring and Fall semesters

- Work schedule is flexible as is determined by the Supervisor or Program Director;

- Work location is in the Washington D.C. area, with some remote online work as determined by the Supervisor or Program director

- Hybrid position

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).