Graduate Assistantships

All Graduate Assistantship positions are now CLOSED.

Graduate Assistantships are only open to graduate students.

Assistantship Openings

Application Process: Please click here for the Graduate Assistantship Application. Please be advised that you can apply for a maximum of three current assistantship positions at this time. The Financial Aid Office prefers an electronic copy of your resume and completed application when applying for any and all Graduate Assistantship Positions. You may submit these materials via email to finaid@naropa.edu.  Please include the text “Graduate Assistantship” in the subject line and indicate the position numbers of which you are applying within the body of your email. 

Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2008 (5pm)

All positions listed are for one full academic year unless otherwise noted.  Compensation will be a $2,000 scholarship/ semester and a $1,500/ semester stipend for 10 hour/ week positions.  5 hour/ week positions would receive a $1,000/ semester scholarship and a $750/ semester stipend.

Position 1
Name of Submitting Department Art
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional Support
Preferred weekly work assignment:  5 hours
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Sue Hammond West

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist in Art Studio class
2. Assist in prep for the class and demonstrations
3. Assist in curriculum development
4. Assist in working with students in class
5. Assist in demonstrations and teaching

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Any student with interest in Studio Art and teaching Studio Art welcome

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. punctuality, attendance and keeping appointments
2. leadership skills, communication skills
3. ability to contribute in a professional way to the class
4. ability to be innovative, expressive and energetic with the students
5. ability to be a role model for the undergrads
6. ability to take leadership in, outside of class, curriculum development

Positions 2, 3
Name of Submitting Department BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional Support (2 positions)
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Additional considerations: funded in spring and fall
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Susan Burggraf

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. support faculty across multiple BA contemplative psychology classes. Courses may include PSYB 101, Introduction to Western Psychology; PSYB 371, Personality Theories; PSYB 420, Abnormal Psychology; PSYB 241, Systems Thinking: Psychology and Social Systems; PSYB 357, Cognitive Psychology; PSYB 301, Statistics and Research Methods; PSYB 234, Perception; PSYB 304, Somatic Intelligence: The Neuroscience of our Body-Mind Connection; PSYB 208, Embodying Process and the Individual; PSYB 330 Introduction to Jungian Psychology; PSYB 354, Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology; and PSYB 350, Humanistic Psychology
2. assist in managing administrative and logistical aspects of the course such as arranging for equipment, readings, guest lectureres, etc.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Prefer MA psychology student and prefer second or third-year student

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. understanding of and appreciation for subject matter of courses
2. aptitude for interpersonal communication
3. excitement for learning and teaching
4. respect for and interest in undergraduate students

Position 4
Name of Submitting Department BA Contemplative Psychology  Position
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Additional considerations: full year needed but can spread the work assignment into the summer
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Susan Burggraf

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. work with research team to design student interviews based on the findings of the faculty interviews from 2006-2008 and from developmental theory
2. conduct and record interviews
3. transcribe tapes of interviews
4. participate in developing a scoring rubric for interviews and take a leadership role in working with othes in the team to score the interviews
5. compile and tabulate the datea and work collaboratively in writing up the results and discussing the findings in light of the therories

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  any graduate department ok but need background in psychological research

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. interviewing skills
2. interest in comtemplative education and college student development
3. well organized, good analytical skills, good research/critical thinking skills
4. ability to transcribe tapes in a timely way
5. team work skills such as being responsible to agreements, and some self-authoring capacity to take ownership of work

Position 5
Name of Submitting Department BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Additional considerations: Prefer funding for both fall and spring
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Carol A Frederick

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist the Administrative Director in the administrative functions of the department
2. Event planning and execution; includes attendance at the fall community retreat
3. Assist in various functions related to budget tracking
4. Coordinate PSYB 343 Community Retreat with Administrative Director
5. Assist in training and supervision of the work-study team

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Prefer applicant from any psychology masters program

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Relevant work experience
2. Administrative skill set
3. Ability to add value to the department
4. Attitude and interpersonal skills
5. Sense of humor

Position 6
Name of Submitting Department BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research and Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Additional considerations: Prefer funding for both fall and spring semesters
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Jane Carpenter-Cohn

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Collaborate on research design – schedule and conduct interviews
2. Writing, editing articles on Contemplative Psychology
3. Support for classroom activities – preparing materials i.e. Powerpoint presentations
4. Transcribing lecture and talks
5. Administrative duties – computer skills, filing, scanning, copying, answering phones and transferring calls, organizing

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Graduate Psychology, Religious Studies, Master in Divinity

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Excellent writing skills and transcribing talks and lectures.
2. Ability to organize and create systems for managing data.
3. Works independently – with creativity
4. Ability to work with and create Powerpoint presentations
5. Strong communication skills – including sense of humor

Position 7
Name of Submitting Department BA Contemplative Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Additional considerations: prefer funding for both fall and spring semesters
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Peter Grossenbacher

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. conduct interviews and/or questionnaire data collection in a study of meditation and contemplative spirituality
2. data entry in a study of meditation and contemplative spirituality
3. assist with verbal content analysis  in the study
4. collaborate on manuscript preparation for publication

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. previous exposure to empirical psychological research
2. aptitude for accurate interpersonal communication
3. previous expereience with meditation
4. demonstrated writing skills and attention

Position 8
Name of Submitting Department Contemplative Education
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Additional considerations Prefer full-year position.
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Richard Brown

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Research materials and organizations related to various aspects of contemplative, mindful, and spiritual education both within and outside the university.     
2. Research on minor projects related to departmental program development and improvement, including assisting with the management and collection of assessment data.
3. Gather, organize, catalog and file new and existing departmental educational resources.
4. Assist with minor clerical and other duties connected with various grant projects, such as the Lenz Foundation.
5. Assist with the Contemplative Pedagogy Seminar, including information management and communication with faculty and “associates.”

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  No preference

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Web-based and library research skills.
2. Organizational and filing abilities.
3. Intermediate skills with word and excel.
4. Previous experience with events coordination preferred.
5. Previous experience with budget management preferred.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Ability to ask basic questions, such as priorities and procedures.
7. Ability to work collaboratively.
8. Interest in the field of contemplative/spiritual education.

Positions 9, 10, 11
Name of Submitting Department Naropa Core
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support (3 positions available)
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations We are requesting three Graduate Assistants to provide instructional support for the core Contemplative Practice Seminar over the course of the academic year.    These could be structured as either full year or semester-long positions. 

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and/or Judith Simmer-Brown (Lead faculty for Contemplative Practice Seminar)

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Attend all class sessions and provide instructional support to faculty. This could include the opportunity to present one or two short modules under supervision of the instructor
2. Facilitate small group discussions
3. Read and evaluate weekly reflection papers following the grading rubric provided by faculty (Note: Grading remains the responsibility of faculty)
4. Provide assistance with logistics and set-up for large group (multi-section) meetings
5. Assist in managing administrative aspects of the course such as tracking attendance, arranging for AV equipment, etc.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Applicants could come from any department as long as they fit the criteria listed below.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Commitment to contemplative education and some experience with contemplative practice
2. Ability to lead a discussion group
3. Ability to organize and manage administrative aspects of the course
4. Good oral and written commuication skills and ability to respond constructively to both content and mechanics of student writing

Positions 12, 13
Name of Submitting Department Naropa Core
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support (2 positions available)
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations We are requesting two Graduate Assistants to provide instructional support for the core Diversity Seminar over the course of the academic year.  These could be structured as either full year or semester-long positions. 

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant
Barbara Catbagan (Lead faculty for Diversity Seminar)

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Attend all class sessions and provide instructional support to faculty
2. Facilitate small group discussions
3. Read and evaluate student's weekly work (Note: Grading remains the responsibility of faculty)
4. May require attendance at some faculty meetings
5. Assist in managing administrative aspects of the course such as tracking attendance, arranging for AV equipment, arranging speakers and speaker panels with local non-profits and other agencies.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. Applicants could come from any department as long as they fit the criteria listed below.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Well grounded in subject matter and committed to an experienced in diversity work
2. Strong group facilitation skills
3. Experience in working with diverse populations is desirable
4. Good oral and written commuication skills and ability to respond constructively to both content and mechanics of student writing
5. Ability to organize and manage administrative aspects of the class

Position 14
Name of Submitting Department Naropa Core
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 (flexible) hours per week

Additional considerations We are requesting one Graduate Assistant to provide instructional support for the core Civic Engagement Seminar over the course of the academic year.  These could be structured as either full year or semester-long positions. 

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant
Jessica Giles (Lead Faculty for the Civic Engagement Seminar)

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Attend all class sessions and provide instructional support to faculty.  This may include presenting material in the assistant's area of expertise
2. Facilitate small group discussions; give written feedback on student papers (Note: Grading remains the responsibility of faculty)
3. Serve as student resource during group project development and implementation
4. Provide logistical and technical support for public events and culminating public Presentation for all COR 220 sections; be available to meet with students to provide support for project planning and implementation
5. Assist in managing administrative aspects of the course such as tracking attendance, arranging for AV equipment, etc.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Applicants could come from any department as long as they fit the criteria listed below.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Commitment to community-based learning
2. Ability to lead a group discussion
3. Experience in working with diverse populations is desirable
4. Good oral and written commuication skills and ability to respond constructively to both content and mechanics of student writing
5. Ability to organize and manage administrative aspects of the course; ability to provide computer and AV technical support for public events is desirable

Position 15
Name of Submitting Department Environmental Studies
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support, Research Support, Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations This position could include some work in August before the formal start of the academic year.

This position works best as a full-year appointment.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Administrative Director: Gene Dilworth

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Logistical support for a variety of departmental projects and field-based courses.
2. Work with student groups, faculty and staff to coordinate Campus Sustainability Day events (fall) and Earth Day events (spring).
3. Coordinate ENV series and other ENV outreach events as needed.
4. Provide instructional support for ENV 357, Creating a Learning Community (or other course as assigned)
5. Research to support ENV course development and/or other departmental projects.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated. PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO  STUDENTS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THIS GA MAY BE FROM ANY DEPARTMENT. SOME BACKGROUND IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND/OR EVENT/PROJECT COORDINATION IS PREFERRED, BUT NOT NECESSARY.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Priority given to Environmental Leadership student.
2. Strong organizational, communication and research skills.
3. Event coordination experience preferred.
4. Some group facilitation/leadership experience preferred.
5. Background in environmental studies preferred.

Position 16
Name of Submitting Department Environmental Studies
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations: There is a possibility for some research to be done during summer months, but the main responsibilities for this position primarily occur during the academic year, beginning during orientation week.

Yes, this position could be awarded one semester at a time.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Administrative Director: Gene Dilworth

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR TWO COURSES PER SEMESTER.
2. LIKELY COURSES INCLUDE ENV 100 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (FALL); ENV  ENV 245 GEOGRAPHY: PILGRIMAGE AND SACRED LANDCAPE (SPRING); AND ONE OTHER COURSE EACH SEMESTER. ACTUAL COURSES ASSIGNED MAY DEPEND ON NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED
3. RESEARCH RELATED TO ANY ENV COURSES AS NEEDED.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  PRIORITY GIVEN TO ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP STUDENT. ANY DEPT IS OK IF SOME BACKGROUND IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. PRIORITY GIVEN TO ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP STUDENT.
2. FIRST YEAR GRAD STUDENT FROM ANY DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTABLE IF THEY HAVE BA/BS IN ENV STUDIES OR RELATED FIELD.
3. SECOND YEAR GRAD STUDENT FROM ANY OTHER DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTABLE, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES BACKGROUND PREFERRED.
4. SOME TEACHING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Position 17A
Name of Submitting Department INTD
Type of graduate assistant position:  Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 5 hours per week
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Juliet Wagner

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Compile guidelines for departmental thesis handbook
2. Create departmental newsletter and help organize departmental activities to build the INTD community
3. Assist in the management of mentorship tracking
4. Other administrative duties as assigned

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Strong writing and editing skills
2. Ability to communicate skillfully
3. Organizational and research skills
4. Openness to learning interdisciplinarity as practiced at Naropa University
5. Knowledge of Naropa University from a staff/administrative perspective

Position 17B
Name of Submitting Department INTD
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 5 hours per week
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Alan  Hartway

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Research INTD programs at other colleges to ascertain INTD mission statement, goals and objectives, retention issues,  program/curricular structures, residential and non-residential programs
2. Assess MA level INTD practices at other universities
3. Assist INTD faculty in developing the INTD MA program application to NCA
4. Organize and clearly present information and statistics on other MA INTD programs

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  We prefer an INTD MA candidate for this position, but all applicants will be considered.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Strong research and organizational skills
2. Ability to communicate skillfully
3. Ability to synthesize and analyze data and present it to the department
4. Openness to learning interdisciplinarity as practiced at Naropa University
5. Knowledge of Naropa University from a staff/administrative perspective
6. Strong writing skills

Position 18
Name of Submitting Department MASCP: Somatic Counseling Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations: Since the student will be involved in an ongoing research project, it would be best to have the same student for both semesters.  A portion of the hours can be extended into the summer.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Ryan Kennedy and Zoe Avstreih

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. CONDUCT ONGOING RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING STRATEGIES IN A GRADUATE PSCHOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM.
2. ADMINISTER AND COLLECT STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIRES THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR
3. PREPARE  PRESENTATION FOR THE AMERICAN DANCE THERAPY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 2008
4. GATHER DATA, ASSIST WITH DATA ENTRY AND ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH WRITE UPS
5. LITERATURE REVIEW AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING, PUBLIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY SKILL BUILDING IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW OF RESUME AND APPLICATION
2. FORMAL INTERVIEW TO ASSESS QUALIFICATIONS WITH REGARD TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
3. INDEPENDENTLY MOTIVATED
4. PRIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Position 19
Name of Submitting Department MASCP: Somatic Counseling Psychology
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations: Since the student will be involved in an ongoing research project, it would be best to have the same student for both semesters.  A portion of the hours can be extended into the summer.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Ryan Kennedy and Zoe Avstreih

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. CONDUCT ONGOING RESEARCH ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING STRATEGIES IN A GRADUATE PSCHOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM.
2. ADMINISTER AND COLLECT STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIRES THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR
3. PREPARE  PRESENTATION FOR THE AMERICAN DANCE THERAPY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 2008
4. GATHER DATA, ASSIST WITH DATA ENTRY AND ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH WRITE UPS
5. LITERATURE REVIEW AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING, PUBLIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY SKILL BUILDING IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW OF RESUME AND APPLICATION
2. FORMAL INTERVIEW TO ASSESS QUALIFICATIONS WITH REGARD TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
3. INDEPENDENTLY MOTIVATED
4. PRIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Position 20A
Name of Submitting Department MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 5 hours per week 
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Wendell Beavers

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Act as a liaison to  all in-house and outside parties regarding efforts for MFACP productions; this includes but is not limited to all Guest Artists, contracted venues, media assistants, internal department PR contact 
2. Focus on developing ongoing relationships with area theaters resulting in co-production opportunities for MFACP students
3. Assist in organizing and implementing all rehearsal and perfomance schedules; this includes communication with all students, artists, production employess, and the Chair.
4. Continue to develop ongoing template for the Production work of MFACP
5. Assist with production employee scheduling and contracting

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Fully martriculating (FA08/SP09) 1st or 2nd year MFACP graduate student in good academic standing
2. Must exibit financial need as determined by the free application of Federal student aid or international financial aid application.
3. Strong communication skills - verbal and written
4. Proficinecy in MS Word, Excel and internet reserach
5. Proven grant writing experience

Position 20B
Name of Submitting Department MFA Theater: Contemporary Performance
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support 
Preferred weekly work assignment: 5 hours per week
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Wendell Beavers

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Act as a liaison to MarCom and all outside parties regarding PR efforts for MFACP productions
2. Focus on developing ongoing relationships with area theaters resulting in co-production opportunities for MFACP students
3. Locate grant money to support development of new works and the interface of academia with contemporary professional theater
4. Continue to develop ongoing template for the PR work of MFACP
5. Oversee department box office line

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Fully martriculating (FA08/SP09) 1st or 2nd year MFACP graduate student in good academic standing
2. Must exibit financial need as determined by the free application of Federal student aid or international financial aid application.
3. Strong communication skills - verbal and written
4. Proficinecy in MS Word, Excel and internet reserach
5. Proven grant writing experience

Position 21A
BFA Performance

Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support

Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week in the Fall 2008 semester

Additional considerations:  Half assistantship (full 10-hour position for one semester) to partially support the BFA curriculum. The instructional assignment will be determined by (and based on) the applicant's expertise in one of the three major BFA curricular components - dance, acting or voice.

The position cannot be applied in the summer semester.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant: Wendell Beavers

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Under the supervision of the Acting Co-Directors of the BFA program, develop complete syllabus for the assigned course component
2. Studio instruction of regularly scheduled BFA class in dance, acting or voice.
3. Advise student projects related to area of expertise
4. Participate in BFA community

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Only MFA-Contemporary Performance students are eligible.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Fully matriculating MFA student in good academic standing for 08-09 academic year
2. Expertise in area of BFA curriculum - Voice, Dance or Acting
3. Evidence of maturity and confidence to serve as role model to undergraduate performance students
4. Strong communication skills
5. Proficiency in MS Word
6. Must exhibit financial need as determined by the free application of Federal student aid or international financial aid applications

Position 21B
BFA Performance

Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support

Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week in the Spring 2009 Semester

Additional considerations:  Half assistantship (full 10-hour position for one semester) to partially support the BFA curriculum. The instructional assignment will be determined by (and based on) the applicant's expertise in one of the three major BFA curricular components - dance, acting or voice.

The position cannot be applied in the summer semester.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Wendell Beavers

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Under the supervision of the Acting Co-Directors of the BFA program, develop complete syllabus for the assigned course component
2. Studio instruction of regularly scheduled BFA class in dance, acting or voice.
3. Advise student projects related to area of expertise
4. Participate in BFA community

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Only MFA-Contemporary Performance students are eligible.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Fully matriculating MFA student in good academic standing for 08-09 academic year
2. Expertise in area of BFA curriculum - Voice, Dance or Acting
3. Evidence of maturity and confidence to serve as role model to undergraduate performance students
4. Strong communication skills
5. Proficiency in MS Word
6. Must exhibit financial need as determined by the free application of Federal student aid or international financial aid applications

Position 22
Name of Submitting Department Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant John Weber

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. ASSISTS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR IN COURSE SCHEDULING.  COORDINATES & TROUBLE SHOOTS ONGOING SCHEDULING ISSUES.   
2. PLANS AND COORDINATES DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS SUCH AS VISITING TEACHER EVENTS/WEEKENDS,  FACULTY MEETINGS, STUDENTS GATHERINGS, COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS, ORAL EXAMS/GRADUATION CELEBRATION, PRACTICE WEEK, .
3. MAINTAINS DEPARTMENT WEBSITE THROUGH UPDATING INFORMATION, IMAGES, AND STUDENT INTERVIEWS WORKING WITH COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT. 
4. WORKING CLOSELY WITH A.D., FOLLOWS UP ON COMMUNICATION WITH ADJUNCT FACULTY  AND STUDENTS. FOLLOWS UP ON ORIENTATION WITH NEW FACULTY.
5. OVERSEES REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENTAL: COURSE SCHEDULES, PROGRAM FACT SHEETS, AND BROCHURES, STUDENT & FACULTY HANDBOOKS, DEVELOPS CHARTS AND FORMS FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE.   

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  It is best if this is a Religious Studies Student because of the background needed.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. FAMILIARITY WITH DEPARTMENT, CURRICULUM & RELIGIOUS STUDIES FIELD    
2. HARDWORKING, RESOURCEFUL, HUMBLE, AND COMPASSIONATE
3. STRENGTH IN COMMUNICATION, CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
4. CLERICAL;OFFICE EXPERIENCE: MICROSOFT WORD, EXCELL, OUTLOOK, TYPING SKILLS   
5. RELIABLE ATTENDANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, WILLINGNESS TO LEARN   
6. EXHIBIT SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL NEED AS REFLECTED ON THE FAFSA

Position 23
Name of Submitting Department Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional, Research and Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations: This position is in two parts: general instructional support for the M-Div program and research/administrative support position for the Chaplaincy Project.  Both proposals are for 5 hours a week during the academic year, neither proposal would work during the summer.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Roger Dorris, Victoria Howard
List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. SUPPORT OF FACULTY IN THE M-DIV COURSES, INCLUDING PREARATION OF SOUCE BOOKS AND SYLLABI, DEVELOPMENT OF COURSE MATERIALS, SUPPORTING MEDIA AND VISITING SPEAKERS. 
2. ADDITIOANAL M-DIV COURSES SUPPORT: WORKING WITH STUDENTS (PARTICULARLY BA) IN PREPARING THEIR INDIVIDUAL GENOGRAMS & ROLL PLAYING.
3. CHAPLAINCY PROJECT: TO COLLECT AND STORE DATA ON NCP ACTIVITIES AND ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTATION       
4. TO MANAGE INFORMATIONAL OUTREACH AND PUBLICITY FOR THE COMMUNITY.
5. TO SERVE AS TEAM LEADER IN WEEKLY MEETINGS; TO HOLD THE AGENDA.
6. TO WORK WITH FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN DESIGNING APPROPRIATE NCP RESEARCH COMPONENTS
7. WORK WITH CHAPLAINS SCHEDULING NEEDS FOR NU-BASED PASTORAL CARE SESSIONS AND OTHER MEETINGS.  

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  The student would be selected from the M-Div pool of senior students.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. SENIOR MASTER OF DIVINITY STUDENT     
2. COMMUNICATION AND PROCESS SKILLS
3. POTENTIAL FOR DOING RESEARCH     
4. UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTEMPLATIVE VIEW OF THE CHAPLAIN'S   ROLE  
5. ABILITY TO WORK WITH A FLEXIBLE AGENDA    
6. EXIBIT SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL NEED AS REFLECTED ON THE FAFSA

Position 24
Name of Submitting Department Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional, Research, and Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations: This is a two-semester commitment, supporting faculty members and academic instruction in the Religious Studies department.  This position would be unworkable during the summer.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant JUDITH SIMMER-BROWN (AND SARAH HARDING

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. SUPPORT OF FACULTY IN THE HISTORY OF RELIGIONS M.A. COURSES AND B.A. COURSES, INCLUDING SOURCEBOOKS AND SYLLABI DEVELOPMENT, PREPARING COURSE MATERIALS, SUPPORTING MEDIA AND VISITING SPEAKERS, ADDITIONAL COURSE SUPPORT.
2. CLASSROOM ASSISTANCE AS DISCUSSION GROUP LEADERS, TUTORIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, SUPPORT FOR PAPER RESEARCH, PREPARATION OF EARLY DRAFTS FOR TERM PAPERS, GRADING IN UNDERGRADUATE COURSES.
3. BIBLIOGRAPHIC SUPPORT FOR THESE COURSES, INCLUDING LIBRARY RESERVES, ACQUISITIONS, INTER-LIBRARY LOAN AND REGIONAL LIBRARY SEARCHES.
4. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENTAL FACULTY RELATED TO DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS IN THE AREAS OF CURRICULUM, EVALUATION, ADMISSIONS, STUDENT ADVISING, AND HOSTING..
5. MEDITATION INSTRUCTION OR CHAPLAINCY SUPPORT OF STUDENTS, IF THE GRADUATE ASSISTANT HAS THE APPROPRIATE QUALIFICATIONS.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  It is best if this is a Religious Studies Student because of the background needed.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. FAMILIARITY WITH THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT, CURRICULUM, REQUIREMENTS AND FACULTY.   
2. EXCELLENT WRITING SKILLS, LIBRARY RESEARCH SKILLS..
3. EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO LEAD DISCUSSIONS, TUTOR STUDENTS, GRADING WHERE APPROPRIATE, GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
4. ORGANIZED, RELIABLE, IN TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES.
5. IF POSSIBLE, TRAINING AS A MINDFULNESS MENTOR OR CHAPLAIN TRAINING.
6. EXHIBIT SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL NEED AS REFLECTED ON THE FAFSA  

Position 25
Name of Submitting Department Religious Studies
Type of graduate assistant position: Instructional, Research and Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: # of hours per week = 10

Additional considerations: Best during academic year, both semesters, as classroom and general instructional support. This position would be unworkable during the summer.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant PHIL STANLEY (AND TENPA GYALTSEN, LANGUAGE FACULTY)

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. SUPPORT OF FACULTY IN THE TIBETAN TRADITION M.A. COURSES AND LANGUAGE STUDY, INCLUDING PREPARATION OF SOURCEBOOKS AND SYLLABI, DEVELOPMENT OF COURSE MATERIALS, SUPPORTING MEDIA AND VISITING SPEAKERS, ADDITIONAL COURSE SUPPORT.   
2. TUTORIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
3. BIBLIOGRAPHIC SUPPORT FOR THESE COURSES, INCLUDING LIBRARY RESERVES, ACQUISITIONS, INTER-LIBRARY LOAN AND REGIONAL LIBRARY SEARCHES.
4. WORKING CLOSELY WITH A.D., FOLLOWS UP ON COMMUNICATION WITH ADJUNCT FACULTY  AND STUDENTS. FOLLOWS UP ON ORIENTATION WITH NEW FACULTY.
5. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT  OF DEPARTMENTAL FACULTY RELATED TO DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS IN THE AREAS OF CURRICULUM, EVALUATION, ADMISSIONS, STUDENTS ADVISING, AND HOSTING.

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  It is best if this is a Religious Studies Student because of the background needed.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. FAMILIARITY WITH THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT, CURRICULUM, REQUIREMENTS AND FACULTY.   
2. LIBRARY RESEARCH SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OF TIBETAN AND/OR SANSKRIT LANGUAGE.
3. EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO LEAD DISCUSSIONS, TUTOR STUDENTS,
4. ORGANIZED, RELIABLE IN TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES.
5. EXHIBIT SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL NEED AS REFLECTED ON THE FAFSA  

Position 26
Name of Submitting Department Writing and Poetics
Type of graduate assistant position:  Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Amy Catanzano, Administrative Director/Adjunct Faculty

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Assist in event planning and producing literary events in the Reading Series
2. Assist in developing, editing, and designing posters and other promotional materials
3. Support program development, alumni relations, and recruitment/retention initiatives
4. Assist the department with purchasing, purchase orders, and accounting
5. Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff on department projects

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  This position is only open to Writing & Poetics MFA students.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Advanced computer skills (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel) 
2. Event planning experience and familiarity with literary readings
3. Advanced writing, editing, and communication skills
4. Previous administrative support experience and familiarity with department culture
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team

Position 27
Name of Submitting Department: Writing & Poetics
Type of graduate assistant position: Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Amy Catanzano, Administrative Director/Adjunct Faculty and Junior Burke, Faculty Chair

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Support the development of a new Naropa press
2. Assist with Bombay Gin literary journal, contributing logistical and editorial support to Editorial Board and department faculty and staff
3. Assist in efforts to expand readership of Bombay Gin and implement a distribution plan for Bombay Gin and Naropa Press
4. Research best practices in managing and editing literary journals and assist in implementing findings
5. Assist in developing, writing, and designing Interzone, the department's newsletter 

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  This position is only open to Writing & Poetics MFA students.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Experience with small press and commercial publishing
2. Experience with designing and editing newsletters and other marketing collateral
3. Advanced computer skills (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, MS Word, MS Excel)
4. Advanced writing, editing, research, and communication skills
5. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team

Position 28
Name of Submitting Department TCP- Art Therapy
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours

Additional considerations: The Naropa Community Art Studio (NCAS) is our research laboratory for studying various models of social engagement through art. For several years now we have been investigating the territoryof practice where art is therapeutic without being clinical. We have presented our findings at national conferences, and have also published this work, with more articles on the way. These accomplishments could not have materialized without an RA position.
The RA will be instrumental in conducting literature searches, gathering data for projects, and helping to set the research agenda for the year. It is also a desire to put together an edited book on the NCAS, with all the chapters written by Naropa University facutly, community studio members, select students, and our RA from this year and past years. The RA also helps with the planning and preparation for our program lecture series. Faculty are also aided in various ways by the RA. For example, I plan to compile and organize a detailed collection of transpersonal material on art therapy. The RA position will help to complete this large project.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Michael Franklin

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Research support, especially around the NCAS
2. Administratie support with the NCAS (ordering materials, inventory, studio management, support for studio manager, PR, data collection)
3. Grant writing
4. Presenting with faculty at conferences

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  We prefer to seek someone from within our Program
List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. strong interest in research
2. excellent organizational skills
3. excellent writing, word processing and computer skills
4. strong interest in art therapy, contemplative education, and social engagement
5. strong ability to work directly with faculty, as well as independently
6. strong library skills

Position 29
Name of Submitting Department: Office of Academic Affairs
Type of graduate assistant position:  Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 5 hours

Additional considerations: The selected GA will assist Academic Affairs in preparing for, and supporting, the first class of Lenz Residential Fellows, a group of three visiting scholars who will be working on projects related to the application of Buddhism to American Culture & Values.  Supported by a grant from the Frederick P. Lenz for American Buddhism, this project invites distinguished artists, professors, community leaders, practitioners, and so on to campus, to audit courses, confer with faculty, and complete a publication or other project.  The selected GA assists Academic Affairs in arranging for each Fellow's stay on campus (including serving as liaison to faculty and departments with whom the Fellow may wish to study and otherwise work with; arranging for a public lecture or workshop; providing clerical support to the GAs; etc.).  The GA also assists Academic Affairs in promoting the next year's Lenz Fellows competition, handling applications, and so on. 

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant:  Stuart Sigman (VPAA); Elizabeth Garfield (Executive Assistant to Academic Affairs)

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Communicate with incoming Lenz Residential Fellows, to arrange for office set-up, initial schedule of campus meetings (including class auditing), etc.
2. Provide clerical support to Fellows while on campus, and as liaison between Fellows and various administrative offices and academic departments on campus
3. Assist Academic Affairs in ensuring that reasonable needs of Fellows are being met
4. Assist Academic Affairs in coordination of promoting and processing of applications for next round of Lenz Fellows competition
5. Assist Academic Affairs in coordination of Lenz Distinguished Speaker Series, a parallel program to the Lenz Fellows project

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  There is no preferred program for applicants.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. strong interest in representing the university's efforts to provide outreach to, and support of, visiting scholars
2. excellent organizational and communication skills; professional demeanor
3. good word processing and computer skills
4. strong ability to work independently

This is a grant-funded position.

Position 30
Name of Submitting Department MA Psychology: Contemplative Psychotherapy
Type of graduate assistant position:  Research Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations: This position is primarily Research-oriented in nature, and will also work with the Administrative Graduate Assistant position on select projects.
This position will run for 12 months a year, though the work is equivalent to 10 hours per week for the two regular academic semesters; it can accommodate a student taking a monthlong retreat, allowing students from the MACP to qualify.

Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant MacAndrew  Jack

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. 1.  Assist in the development, design, and implementation of a research program looking at the effects of contemplative practice in the training of mental health professionals
2. 2.  Drive to 3 MACP retreats for pre and post administrations of the MACP research project 6 times a year at Shambhala Mountain center
3. 3.  Maintain and monitor database of MACP Research Project including designing new longitudinal and repeated measures data structures in database, entering data into spreadsheet for analysis with SPSS
4. 4.  Review existing literature on meditation, mindfulness and mental health, and assessments of graduate training techniques and effectiveness, and write up this literature review for publication, if appropriate.
5. 5.  Administrate and lead MACP Research Group meetings with Dr. Jack
6. 6.  Conduct validation of current experimental scales of the MACP Research
   Instrument including factor analysis, item variance analysis, and scale item reduction into subscales to establish convergent and divergent validity analysis.  Develop additional research hypotheses.     

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Interest and enthusiasm for research
2. Ability to work well with others on a research team
3. Knowledge of and/or experience with research methodology, techniques, and theory
4. Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and psychology journal database research
5. Flexibility to work on other tasks as needed 

Position 31
Name of Submitting Department Transpersonal Counseling
Type of graduate assistant position:  Instructional Support, Research Support, Administrative Support
Preferred weekly work assignment: 10 hours per week

Additional considerations:  In the fall, the GA will attend and assist the instructor in logistics, administrative support including groupactivities, and creating, setting up and running Power Point presentations in five classes of Group Dynamics(8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 10/7). This class meets on the Paramita campus on Tuesdays from 6:10-9:00 pm.. The position would require approximately 1 hour outside of class to prepare Power Point materials as needed.  In addition, this position would be required to support multiple sections of Assessment and Appraisal across fall and spring semesters. In this class the GA would be asked to monitor test materials, inventory test materials, coordinate test packages, assist with groups in classroom and be part of the ongoing work students are involved in (as allowed by the GA's time schedule.) The department recognizes that the GA may not be available to attend each of the classes in all of the sections, but these courses will need assistance throughout the year dependent on the availability of the GA. 
 
Name of primary supervisor for graduate assistant Carla Clements and Cynthia Tamesue

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Under the faculty member's direction, conducts research and creates materials for Power Point presentations
2. Assists faculty member in delivery of course content by occasionally making presentations under the supervision of the faculty member
3. Assists instructor in classroom management i.e., attendance, small group activities, answering questions, etc.
4. Manages class materials, testing materials, etc.
5. Assists department front desk in preparing assessment classroom documents
6. Some administrative support required

If this graduate assistant position will be open to students from outside your department, please indicate the preferred department(s) in which the applicant should be matriculated.  Any graduate student with computer skills including Power Point (both creating and delivery); skill with classroom and administrative management; experience in program assessment.

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Availability during the class sessions: Group Dynamics course (see above); more dates for Appraisal and Assessment
2. Computer competence; experience with Power Point and Excel
3. Maturity; ability to present "GA" role with other graduate students
4. Prior completion of Group Dynamics and Assessment/Appraisal courses.
5. Willingness to assist dept management with administrative functions.
6. Organizational and data management skills helpful.

Positions 32A, 32B, 33A, 33B, 34A, 34B
Name of Submitting Department Naropa Writing Center

Type of graduate assistant position
  Direct Instruction (Instructor-of-Record for a course)

Each position: 10 hours per week in either Fall 08 or Spring 09.

Name of primary supervisor: Michelle Naka Pierce and Melissa R. Root

List of primary responsibilities for graduate assistant

1. Develop and teach lesson plans for the three-hour class period each week, including discussion and experiential, collaborative, and contemplative activities
2. Facilitate workshopping of writing assignments (whole class and small groups )
3. Assign weekly readings and writing assignments
4. Respond in writing to student work each week and grade final projects
5. Meet with mentoring faculty periodically to process the class and discuss concerns and lesson plans. Mentor will observe teaching and provide feedback.
6. Hold regular office hours
7. Meet with all students for mid-semester check-in
8. Optional: have an opportunity to serve on the assessment committee and gain professional development in this area

List criteria that the department intends to use in evaluating applicants.

1. Applicants must be senior writing fellows for the NWC (i.e., graduate students from any department who have completed three credits of writing pedagogy and have consulted in the NWC for at least one semester, and have been a TA in WS I or II). An understanding of the NWC's pedagogical foundations: WAC (WTL, LTW), MI, writing process, collaborative learning, diversity awareness, contemplative education, etc.
2. Request: Cover letter, CV, detailed lesson plan for WS I or II with pedagogy statement
3. Advanced writing abilities
4. Strong interpersonal and collaborative teaching skills
5. Attention to detail and initiative to teach independently
6. An interest in further study of writing pedagogy and practice in the classroom

Application Process: Please send resume and a completed application when responding to Any and All Graduate Assistantship Positions via email or mail to:

Office of Financial Aid
2130 Arapahoe Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302
Email: finaid@naropa.edu
Fax: 303-546-3536

Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2008 (5pm)