Graduate Assistant for the Bonner Leader Program in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania at Elizabethtown College

The Center for Community and Civic Engagement at Elizabethtown College is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support our Bonner Leader Program.

This position is part-time, 20 hours a week, with flexible scheduling and includes 9 free graduate credits per semester in our School of Graduation and Professional Studies. This position is scheduled to start on July 20, 2026. The hourly rate for this position is $12.85/hr.

For full consideration please provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) and a core group of student leaders to launch programs therein. This includes supporting the building of a Bonner Leaders Program, a nationally recognized four-year undergraduate civic leadership development program providing community engagement, academic support, professional development opportunities, and a social network for students. It also includes services provided by the CCCE to students, faculty, staff, and the community. This position will report to the Program Manager of the Center for Community and Civic Engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with the Program Manager of the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) and Senior Director of Engagement, Mission and Impact (EMI) to facilitate implementation of specific projects and programs.
• Help enhance and deliver the Elizabethtown College Bonner Program curriculum.
• Participate in admissions efforts for incoming students
• Plan and hold regular meetings with Bonner Leader Program Students and other program leaders.
• Involve Bonner Leader Program students in various service opportunities and activities and complete the essential tracking of student engagements.
• Contribute to CCCE and Bonner Leader Program activities designed to develop in students the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to contribute meaningful ways to the community and world.
• Act as a liaison between Bonner Leader students and the community partners.
• Supervise the student-run Bonner Leadership Team.
• Collect, review, and analyze students’ reflections and feedback on student programs within the institute.
• Assist students in working on community-engaged capstone projects.
• Track and maintain BWEBERS data records.
• Handle all Bonner-related payroll using Paylocity on a weekly basis, ensuring all information is correct and updated in the system.
• Assist with the delivery of presentations designed to increase student awareness of and participation in community engagement, civic engagement, and service learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve on various college committees as necessary
• Conduct all responsibilities safely according to regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position involves direct supervision of students. This would entail mentoring them, providing professional development and service opportunities for them, and assisting them in the creation of their community-engaged projects. This position is required to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Elizabethtown College’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to work weekends
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work within strict deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent written communication skills (i.e. business letter writing, grammar, etc.)
• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e. ability to deal effectively with others, speak professionally on the phone, etc.)
• Sense of creativity
• Proficient with Microsoft® Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time
• Required to walk about
• Required to maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running
• Required to reach up and out with hands and arms
• Required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions
• Required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Required to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Required to lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
• Required to push and/or pull up to 25 pounds a distance of 10 feet
• Required to stand for long periods of time

VISION REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform this position, individuals must possess the following:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
• Adjustable focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is regularly exposed to indoor conditions and moderate noise levels; the individual is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes.