Dwight Greene '70 Intern

Housed within the Office for Diversity and Academic Advancement, the Dwight Greene ‘70 intern creates and implements programs that foster Beverly Daniel Tatum’s ’74 ABCs for Engagement.  The ABCs are: Affirming Identities as a necessary prerequisite for building community, Building Community through complex and difficult dialogues to increase our collective sphere of influence, and Cultivating Leadership in individuals to lead by example and in the service of social justice.  This internship is a 12-month position, but it only requires that the intern telecommute during the summer for 2-5 hours per week. The intern will be expected to arrive on campus prior to new student orientation, which begins on August 26, 2008.  Work hours during the academic year will be approximately 10 hours per week.  The intern will work closely with the Dean for Diversity and Academic Advancement to implement WesConnects. This is a mentoring program designed to cultivate a network of support that recognizes and affirms the complex identities and multiple meanings associated with the concept of Student of Color (SOC) and foster relationships among incoming and returning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  Additional responsibilities are provided below.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with planning the SOC and Alumni of Color session during orientation 2008 held in August;
• Enhance the available career resources on positions linked to social justice and diversity
• Assist with the development of materials, infrastructure, and assessment for WesConnects;
• Assist with the selecting of mentors and other volunteers;
• Develop a culture of collaboration and community among mentors, underclass students, and allies across campus;
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned;

Qualifications:

• Sophomore, junior, or senior
• Excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, maturity, and self-motivation
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student, faculty, and staff populations
• Commitment to and knowledge of SOC community
• Capacity for discretion and confidentiality when working with students and administrators
• Team-oriented
• Knowledge and experience with current administrative software: (ie:  MS Word, Excel, Internet browsers, etc)
• Ability to work flexible hours (2-5 hours per week during the summer 10 hours per week during the academic year)
• Must be able to make a full year commitment

Professional Development:
This internship offers competitive wages ($10/hour), a flexible schedule with professional expectations, an exciting opportunity for leadership development, and the chance to help advance social justice and diversity at Wesleyan.  The Intern will report to the Dean for Diversity and Academic Advancement.

For more information contact:
Daniel Hiroyuki Teraguchi
Dean for Diversity and Academic Advancement
North College/First Floor, Room 122
(860)685-2272

Those wishing to apply should submit the online application. Deadline for the application is April 2, 2008 at 5 pm.

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