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Position Title: Student Affairs Assistant (SAA)   About SFS: The School for Field Studies (SFS) creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work.   Position Summary: The SAA works closely with the Centre Director and Student Affairs Manager to provide support in all non-academic components of the program, including risk management, group dynamics, community engagement, and daily program operations.   Location: Current openings for the SAA position are in the following SFS locations: Yungaburra, Australia Contract Length: May 25, 2020 to December 9, 2020. The SAA will also be required to attend the Student Affairs Manager training at SFS HQ in Beverly, MA  in mid-August 2020. Reports to: Center Director. Day-to-day supervision may be delegated to Student Affairs Manager, Faculty, or Site Manager as appropriate.   Duties & Responsibilities: Under the oversight of the Center Director, the SAA, as an individual and as a member of the Center faculty/staff team, will assist in the following areas:   Student Affairs Assist in delivery of in-country orientation and ongoing training to students in the areas of community building, critical thinking, cross-cultural issues, conflict resolution, self-awareness, communal living, and health and safety Act as a resource to students on their program-related and personal needs Facilitate communication within the student group and between staff and students Preemptively monitor and address individual student and group attitudes and behavior Keep the Center Director informed of potential problems Participate in resolving group management issues and student discipline problems Facilitate establishment and support of student committees and organization of student tasks necessary to support residential aspects of the program (e.g. chores, food preparation, recycling efforts, center clean-ups, outreach projects) Safety & Risk Management Assist in monitoring the safety of all program participants Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all school-wide and Center rules and polices Ensure that incident information and reports are provided to SFS headquarters Assist in the submission of a Risk Management Plan to SFS headquarters prior to field trips Participate in the review and revision of Center risk assessment and management plans Assist in coordination of the Center’s emergency plans, including for evacuation and fire safety Maintain all land-based medical kits and safety supplies Community Outreach Work with Center faculty/staff to develop and implement community outreach activities Arrange recreational programming for students within the local community At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and local community Organize and facilitate guest speakers from the community Program Support Coordinate and communicate scheduling of program to students as needed Participate in training activities for new Center staff prior to and during the program Provide periodic reports, marketing materials, and student input to SFS headquarters Participate in preparation of final reports and Center field preparation guide revisions In cooperation with other Center staff and as delegated by the Program Coordinator, provide day-to-day coordination of interns Participate in planning activities prior to program start and in review post-program As requested by the Program Coordinator, assist with other logistical, group management, and administrative tasks Daily Center Life Live on-site for the duration of each program period and take meals with students On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Center-specific staff of the day duties Take part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social, and field activities Assist with administrative or logistical tasks such as running errands, driving personnel and students, record keeping, and routine maintenance of site and equipment as requested

About the role You will make significant contributions to the teaching effort in the discipline of Built Environment, primarily in the area of Building Services. You are also expected to carry out activities to develop your scholarship, research and/or expertise relevant to the profession of Building Surveying.   Duties Duties include: Engaging as a lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and student supervision Contributing to further development of undergraduate and postgraduate units and courses Performing scholarship, administrative and other activities within the College  

Academic B, $95,038 - $112,856 per annum + 17% employer superannuation contribution.  This is a full-time (36.75 hours per week) ongoing appointment. Apply your creative talents to a range of varied tasks Work in a high performing and motivated team The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus. About the role You are to make significant contributions to the teaching effort in the discipline of Built Environment, primarily in the broad area of Construction Management, Building Surveying and Building Design.You are also expected to carry out activities to develop your scholarship, research and/or expertise relevant to the profession of Building Construction.