IKEEP Research Assistant

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Classification Information


Posting Number STH002091P
Employee Category Student/Temporary

Position Information


Position Title IKEEP Research Assistant
Location Moscow
Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department Dept of Curriculum & Instruction
FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Pay Range $21.16 per hour
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
Hours will be 20 hours per week during the academic year (mid-August to mid-May). Summer hours will be negotiable with an expectation of around 10-20 hours per week dependent upon funding.

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP) is seeking a part-time graduate research assistant to serve as the liaison and coordinator for the IKEEP for Young People (IK4YP) program pathway. IKEEP is a program in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences that recruits, retains and nurtures Native people and community partners to support the health and wellbeing of Native youth in K-12 school systems. IK4YP is a new program in IKEEP to support Native youth in early career exploration in education, both K-12 and community-based learning. IK4YP brings Indigenous philosophies of teaching and learning, such as place-based learning, land-based learning, and intergenerational learning, into conversation with European/Western philosophies of teaching and learning to offer an Indigenous lens on what schooling is and what schooling can be to better serve Native communities. The IK4YP research assistant will work in conjunction with the IKEEP director and IKEEP manager to coordinate IK4YP program courses and activities, facilitate recruitment and dual credit enrollment activities, support students and teachers enrolled in IKEEP for Young People, and support cross-site communication and curricular implementation. Additional responsibilities include documenting program activities and outcomes regarding preparing youth and underclassmen to succeed in baccalaureate teacher certification programs.

Responsibilities


Job Duty Function Act as IKEEP for Young People Coordinator by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Communicating with IK4YP partner high schools/districts, Tribal, university and state education audiences
  • Supporting local high schools to recruit eligible high school students to IK4YP from regional/local high schools and tribal communities
  • Supporting high school students and school teachers/counselors with enrollment in dual credit courses offered by IK4YP
  • Coordinating instructor schedules and guest presenters for IK4YP courses
  • Co-instructing IK4YP courses as needed; assist with course planning
  • Arranging professional development opportunities for course instructors
  • Assistign IKEEP manager with coordinating biannual IKEEP summits; facilitate IK4YP student attendance of summits
  • Documenting program outcomes via research such as surveys, course observations, participant interviews
Percentage Of Time 100%
Essential/Marginal Essential

Position Qualifications


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in American Indian Studies, natural resource management, education, social sciences, or related field
  • Accepted and enrolled in a graduate degree program
  • Experience with community, K-12, summer or extracurricular educational activities
  • Experience working in teams
  • Computational and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with youth in K-12 academic and/or extracurricular settings
  • Knowledge of Idaho’s tribal communities
  • Strong communication skills, oral and written
  • Familiarity with K-12 lesson planning via a multicultural/Indigenous lens
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information


Posting Date 04/10/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
in addition to completing the online application, all applicants should include a resume/CV and a list of three (3) references with contact information.
First consideration will be given to applications received by April 19, 2024.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
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