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Service-Learning Assistants

Definition of Service-Learning Assistants SLA's

Service-Learning Assistants (SLA) work closely with faculty members and the Center for Service-Learning in referring students to agencies to complete their service-learning assignment.  They often serve as liaisons between the class and our department.

 

Duties:

  • Attend one mandatory orientation
  • Attend mandatory monthly Service-Learning Assistant Meetings
  • Report weekly to the Program Specialist
  • Attend the class to which you are assigned
  • Ensure all service-learning students have signed and turned in their forms
  • Assist faculty in placing students
  • Keep your class database information updated
  • Make certificates at the end of the semester for all those who completed service-learning
  • Report issues or problems to the Center for Service-Learning  

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work with faculty and students in a professional manner
  • Be a “go getter” (Help place students, keep in contact with teacher, be assertive, etc)
  • Have good communication skills (willing and able to make announcements to the class)
  • Have good organizational skills.  Service-Learning Assistants work closely with instructors by keeping an up-to-date weekly database of forms and students’ progress
  • Dependable, punctual, and knowledgeable
  • Knowledge of computer applications and record keeping skills
  • Have completed personal service-learning experience (recommended)
  • Can maintain a positive attitude about service-learning to other students and community partners

Time Frame:

Able to spend as much time needed to complete all assigned duties.  The length of the position is for one semester.

Location:

Mesa Community College, Center for Service-Learning, at Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain Campus.  Each student will be placed in different classrooms so the exact location varies.

Supervisors:      

  • Dawn Rhodes, Program Specialist at 480.461.7763 (Classes held at Southern & Dobson before 4:00pm)
  • Christin Franco, Program Specialist at 480.461.7459 (Classes held at Southern & Dobson after 4:00pm & online)
  • Sarah Galarza, Office Coordinator at 480.464.7820 (Classes at Red Mountain)

Benefits:

  • Service-Learning Assistants will receive a service activity award at the end of the semester depending on the completion of all assigned duties*
  • Students will gain leadership experience
  • Letters of recommendations can be written
  • Chance to network with faculty and students
  • This is a great experience to put on resumes and scholarship applications