Engagement Fellow - Aleshire Center

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aleshire Center Engagement Fellow will possess knowledge of the Aleshire Center Leadership and Community Engagement programs, including curricular and co-curricular activities. This role involves overseeing and assisting in the execution of co-curricular programs. The candidate must have already been chosen by the staff of the Aleshire Center as a Fellow. Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in Topeka, Kansas, with a student body of just over 7,000 students. The university is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body, cultivating a robust learning and working environment. Washburn employs over one thousand faculty and staff and strives to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture with a healthy work/life balance. The university aims to create an environment reflecting its core values: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community, and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for.

Requirements

Must be a selected Fellow of the Aleshire Center for the current academic year.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and initiative.
Effective communication skills – grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading for corrections as well as proper and timely replies as needed.
Knowledgeable of the Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of prominent computer programs (Word, Canva, etc.)
Be able to use social media platforms effectively (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Responsibilities

Helps coordinate and oversee student involvement in the co-curricular programs of the Aleshire Center.
Maintains constant knowledge of the Aleshire Center, creating support among all students involved in the Aleshire Center.
Recruit students, both incoming and current, to become involved in the Aleshire Center.
Displays a commitment to the creation of new programs and events to engage a diverse group of students.
Arranges leadership training and facilitates learning experiences for the students, campus, and greater community as appropriate.
Acts as a role model for current and prospective students and be a positive representation of Washburn University and the Aleshire Center for Leadership & Community Engagement.
Complete tasks as needed for specific role as Fellow.
Work in the Aleshire Center student office as required.
Provide support to the Aleshire Center students.
Show flexibility if other tasks are required by the Aleshire Center staff.
Performs additional job-related or non-related duties as assigned.