Community Engagement Associate: Native American and Indigenous Studies Course Support

Seasonal role: (1/6/2025-5/15/2025 ) 

Estimated pay: $14.00 per hour 

Company division: Institute for Engaged Learning 

Location type: On-site 

Academic year up to 10 hours per week 

Role Description  

DUE is home to IEL which is sponsoring these types of positions across campus. This specific position is part of the Community Engagement Associates program in which students work in a specific department on campus to support campus and community engagement initiatives. You will see more information on the specific job and department below.  

Department Sponsor:  

School of Liberal Arts

Native American & Indigenous Studies (NAIS)

  

Course/Curriculum Support CEA

The Course/Curriculum Support CEA works directly with a faculty or staff mentor to support the integration of community engagement/service learning in at least one course  or in the development of program curricula. In a course/curriculum support role, the employee should demonstrate critical reflection and self-direction to effectively coordinated or co-lead class discussions and/or community partner meetings. Leadership and intuition are necessary to fulfill technical and administrative tasks, research pedagogical strategies/learning theories, and assist with course preparation and assessment. Work may include but is not limited to collecting information and maintaining records, practicing written and oral communication with students and community partners, and assisting with class reflection and discussion.

 Number of positions available: 1 

Project Summary and Goals:  

Course: Intro to Native American and Indigenous Studies

This position requires an engaging, multiculturally aware student to assist in the planning, organizing, and development of a course in partnership with a federally recognized tribe. The student will also provide assistance in the guidance and direction of the NAIS office.

Positions, Duties, and Tasks: 

 Student work will focus on developing facilitation guides tailored to the needs of Indiana educators, particularly those working with IPS and tribal communities. These guides are designed to enhance cultural competency, incorporate Native histories and perspectives, and honor the unique experiences of Indigenous students and families.
 

Learning objectives:  

In accordance with the IU Indianapolis Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success, experience in CEA positions will help students meet the learning outcomes below and become acquainted with the following profiles:  

Communicator  

Convey ideas effectively and ethically in oral, written, and visual forms across public, private, interpersonal, and team settings, using face-to-face and mediated channels  

Describe the value of being involved in service or other forms of community engagement  

Community contributor  

Identify community or social issues that need to be addressed  

Demonstrate evidence of respectful engagement with their own and other communities and cultures  

Problem solver  

Make connections among ideas and experiences 

Availability needed for the CEA(s) schedule:  

10 hours weekly: M-R