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Independent Studies Coordinator (GISPs, ISPs, and Academic Internships)

Fri, 03/15/2013 - 12:03
The Curricular Resource Center is a place where undergraduates advise each other about how to best engage with Brown’s curriculum and utilize its academic resources. Student coordinators share their expertise with their peers, advising about proposing and implementing independent study projects, finding experiential learning opportunities away from Brown, planning for life after graduation, and maximizing the campus’s resources. A center of the Dean of the College Office, the Curricular Resource Center collaborates with various departments, and it is a great starting point for students seeking a supportive community of peer advisers and learners. The Independent Studies Coordinators help undergraduate students create Group Independent Study Projects (GISPs), Independent Study Projects (ISPs), and Academic Internships for credit (AIs). The coordinators work in collaboration with the CRC Director and and Associate Dean of the College for Independent Studies to plan informational sessions and workshops about the proposal process, and she/he meets with students one-on-one or communicates with them via email to answer their questions about these options, in addition to the Global Independent Studies option through the Office of International Programs and the Departmental Independent Study option through academic departments. The IS Coordinators publicize and promote the independent studies curricular option campus wide to students, faculty and staff, thus raising the visibility of IS and creating a community of learning and support. The IS Coordinators serve as members of the CCC sub-committee on independent studies on making decisions about the proposals. In addition, the coordinators plan an end-of-semester "(G)ISP Talks" event, and maintain an update-to-date database of Providence-based community opportunities for research.

Summer Internships at Tech Start-Up

Thu, 03/14/2013 - 04:33
Personal (www.personal.com) gives individuals a web and mobile vault for securely storing, sharing and reusing their important data, notes and files at home and work, connecting them with trusted people, organizations and apps in their lives. Built on a privacy- and security-by-design platform, Personal helps individuals to properly leverage their data so they can realize the most value from it -- all with the peace of mind that the data in their vault remains legally theirs, they always know who can access it, and it can't be shared without their permission. We are an energetic, high- visibility, high-growth company – check out what Fast Company, Gigaom, The New York Times, The Economist, TechCocktail, and others have been saying about us. Personal is looking for paid full-time and part-time Undergraduate and Graduate interns in the following departments: Product Development, Communications/Marketing, Partnerships/Business Development, Developers, Legal/Policy, and Operations/IT for Summer 2013 in Washington, DC. Full intern descriptions are listed on the career page of our website www.personal.com/careers

India Initiative Assistant

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 11:44
The Brown-India Initiative is an interdisciplinary hub for the study of modern India conducting research with partners in India and informing public discourse. The India Initiative Assistant will serve as an important member of the team and will be allowed some creativity. Tasks will include developing and contributing content to the India Initiative website and providing support for events, publicity and faculty fellows.

Research Assistant for Professor Karp

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 11:29
Assist Professor Karp with ongoing research projects related to: 1) State and local government response to post-Sandy coastal devpt; 2) insurance industry response to global warming-induced sea level rise; and 3) watershed-based governance. The successful candidate will work under general supervision to gather and compile data from libraries, agency records and via interviews with envtl professionals.

Office Work for Law Firm

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 04:51
Seeking individual to work in office of a law firm. General office duties involving basic computer work, scanning, organizing and filing.

Arts and Environment Instructor

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 04:49
Musketaquid seeks part time seasonal teachers to help develop a new program of arts and environment education to children and adults. Our goal is to have every class teach an artistic skill and provide knowledge about some aspect of the environment. A slate of classes for a semester might include classes for children, classes for adults, some classes that have an outdoor element, and at least one class that provides some skill development and some connection to the history of the land and its people. Sample classes might include: If You Give A Kid A Camera, Literature and Art, Outdoor Painting, Survival Skills, Nature Detectives, Orienteering, Tracking, Outdoor Explorations and Art Sampler: canoeing, biking, hiking, swimming, yoga, photography, drawing, painting, journaling, singing, and dancing. Teachers co-develop curriculum with Musketaquid staff, and are encouraged to bring their skills and talents to the table. Summer schedule might include some in-studio class rotations with youth grades K-6, and afternoons taking small groups of youth and or adults outside to explore, build, learn, and create.

Academic office Aide

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 08:57
Basic office Skills: Run errands, filing, photocopying, set up for tea time, misc. duties as assigned.

Matched Advising Program Co-Coordinator

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 08:43
The Curricular Resource Center is a place where students help each other engage with Brown’s curriculum and utilize its academic resources. Founded in 1976, the CRC Director & student coordinators provide advice and run programs about particular areas of expertise, such as designing your own class. In addition, the CRC staffers work with other departments and peer advising programs to provide a broad spectrum of advice about the plethora of curricular resources at Brown. A center of the Dean of the College, the CRC is a great starting point for academic advice and finding a community of learners. Sophomore year can be a challenging time when students have to make many pivotal decisions. The Matched Advising Program for Sophomores (MAPS) pairs second-year students with junior and senior mentors for one-on-one support related to the concentration declaration process, academic opportunities, summer plans, and the transition to junior year. The mentors also coordinate campus-wide discussions for all sophomores. Come to the CRC or check out our website if you are interested in becoming a mentor/mentee. The MAPS Co-Coordinator spends the start of fall semester recruiting juniors and seniors to be mentors, and encouraging sophomores to apply to the program; all applicants are interviewed. The coordinators make the matches, plan the inaugural brunch held in mid-October, and coordinator the campus-wide panels and MAPS focus groups. Responsibilities: Oversight and direction of the entire Matched Advising Program for Sophomores including recruitment of sophomores and upperclass mentors, interviewing and training up to 100 peer mentors, expansion, advising and supervision of mentor and mentee groups, and ensuring participants comply with requirements for focus groups and panel/workshop events. Assessing areas of need and interest among participants and facilitating small group discussions accordingly. Planning, marketing, and evaluation of about 2 large events and 5 smaller focus groups each semester. Speaking in front of groups of 10 to 250 people. Serve as liaison between sophomore deans/advisers and MAPS participants as well as the entire sophomore class. Oversee program-related expenditures, implementation of evaluations, and community building. Challenges of the job: Recruitment of mentees and mentors in the program, increasing visibility of MAPS to all constituencies (faculty, students, administration), ensuring that each sophomore is appropriately matched to a mentor, monitoring progress and strength of individual mentor-mentee relationships throughout the course of the program, accommodating and adapting for unexpected circumstances among participants, fostering a community among diverse individuals, keeping all participants engaged, and ensuring attendance for panel and workshop events.

Independent Concentrations Coordinator

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 08:23
The Curricular Resource Center is a place where undergraduates advise each other about how to best engage with Brown’s curriculum and utilize its academic resources. Student coordinators share their expertise with their peers, advising about proposing and implementing independent study projects, finding experiential learning opportunities away from Brown, planning for life after graduation, and maximizing the campus’s resources. A center of the Dean of the College Office, the Curricular Resource Center collaborates with various departments, and it is a great starting point for students seeking a community of peer advisers and learners. The IC Coordinator(s) meets with students one-on-one to discuss the planning and application process. The IC Coordinator(s) also plan information sessions about the proposal process. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for leading the IC DUG and maintaining a database of students who have pursued IC's. The Coordinator serves on the CCC sub-committee for reviewing IC proposals with the CRC Director and Dean Rodriguez.

Retail Clerk

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 08:22
Cashier and customer service temporary positions available from

Intramural Flag Football Official

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 05:42
Shifts are Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons 3-7pm. The Intramural Sports Department is seeking dependable Flag Football officials for the Spring season. Officials enforce all league rules & policies and assist with league set up & break down. Officials report all injuries, vandalism, equipment needs or other problems to the site supervisor.

Helping with construction of a piece of furniturere

Tue, 03/12/2013 - 04:46
Help with constructing a piece of a complicated structure

Granoff Center Technical Assistant

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 12:44
Maintain inventory and track audio-visual equipment used for student projects and events in the Granoff Center for Creative Arts. Provide audio-visual and other technical and logistic support for classes and events in the Granoff Center.

Senior Week Class Workers

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 09:17
Senior Week Class Workers will assist the Office of Student Activities in the overall staffing of Senior Week events from May 17 through May 23, 2013. This includes attending Senior Week events and assisting University staff and Class of 2013 officers to sell and/or collect tickets at the door of events, be knowledgeable of the week's schedule and relay information to attendees as needed, liaise at events with outside vendors including bus company and talent as needed, and other duties as assigned. Must attend a Social Function Manager Workshop.

Third World Center Graphic Designer

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 08:27
The Third World Center (TWC) Graphic Designer position will be responsible for the creation of calendars, posters, invitations and flyers for the various programs of the TWC including the Heritage Series, Student Initiatives, and MPC Program. Responsibilities include: frequent meetings with the Program Associate, Heritage Series programmers, Initiative programmers as well as MPC staff to formulate poster concepts for the various events that take place throughout the academic year. attending a mandatory Spring and Fall training attending mandatory monthly meetings with all TWC student staff. assisting TWC staff and other programmers in the work of the Center. keeping track of all work done throughout the academic year.

Native American Heritage Series Programmer

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 04:55
The primary role of the Native American Series Programmer involves coordinating and programming the Native American Series. The programmer(s) must work closely with Native Americans at Brown (NAB), and all other student organizations relating to Native students on campus to facilitate communication and schedule events. The programmer(s) should also: reach out to non-Native student organizations seeking collaborative programming and co-sponsorship. attend a monthly Spring and Fall Training attend mandatory monthly meetings with all TWC staff planning of the series a semester in advance to ensure timely programming. creation of a planning binder to help with future event planning. programming at least one faculty engagement event. programmers will also need to recruit and work closely with a steering committee to ensure that the opinion of the greater Native American community on campus is considered. Programmers will need to access funds through UFB and launch fundraising efforts involving student organizations, departments and center. organizing and overseeing all projects under the supervision of the TWC Assistant Director and Program Associate. providing support to the TWC in the student recruitment process assist TWC staff and other programmers in the work of the Center. Traditionally, the Native American Programmer has also worked closely with the staff of the Center for Race and Ethnicity and the Haffenreffer Museum.

Caregiver

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 04:34
We are looking for a responsible, mature, and caring individual to care for 2 young children (ages 5 and 9). Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am until 3:30 pm. Duties include preparing snacks/lunch, swimming (at the pool club), reading, organizing activities such as library and playground trips and arts and crafts, and assisting with ongoing summer educational work.

Computer Cluster Consultant

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 12:50
The Help Desk Consulting Program is looking for students to work in the four CIS-supported computing clusters around campus, including the Rock, CIT, and SciLi.

Consultants working in the clusters handle basic computer questions related to the cluster computers and also maintain the printers. The starting pay for this position is: $ 8.95/hr.

Experienced consultants are also eligible to work at the CIS Help Desk (HD) on Thayer Street for an even higher pay rate.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the HDCP web site for more information about the program and for further details on the application process. Note that we will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis. Although we do have a final deadline for the application (which may change, please see the website), we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. If you are hired, dealing with all of the red tape such that you can work can be a timely process.

http://www.brown.edu/hdcp/jobs.

Part-Time Sales Consultant

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 11:52
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