What are Special Projects?
Special Projects are long-standing community-engaged projects housed at the Center for Community Engagement to advance Scholarship and Learning (CCESL). Either a Community-Engaged (CE) Fellow or a staff member from CCESL leads these projects, in collaboration with one or more community partner(s). Student Scholars can participate in these projects, gaining hands-on community-engaged experience. Additionally, students receive mentorship to reflect on these experiences, find meaning in their work, and explore ways to integrate their learning.
Student Scholars can receive compensation for contributing to special projects that are in the implementation stage. For an up-to-date list of special projects seeking Student Scholar support, and to learn which special projects can offer compensation, click here. More positions will be added to this list as projects develop. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
All special project opportunities will include the following responsibilities:
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Attend biweekly DUGC Student Scholar Meetings, Mondays 4:00-5:00pm. (schedule conflicts may be addressed on a case-by-case basis)
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Attend CCESL Student Trainings & complete Canvas materials
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Regular meetings with supervising mentor
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Completion of an ePortfolio by end of week 8 of Spring quarter
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Undergraduate Student Scholars: present your work at the DU Undergraduate Showcase (Spring Quarter)
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Graduate Student Scholars: submit a short (300-500 words) article on the project for publication in our Public Good Impact Newsletter by the end of week 8 of Spring quarter
Additionally, the student scholar and supervising CE fellow or CCESL staff member will decide on at least 3-4 additional responsibilities or duties related to their project.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current DU undergraduate or graduate student enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong interest in social change and collaborating with communities
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Standard office environment
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Unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high.
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Noise level is quiet to moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
- Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Student Scholars engaged in compensated special projects will be paid $20/hour and can earn up to $100 weekly during the academic year (excluding interim periods), corresponding to an estimated workload of around 5 hours.
To be compensated for work on a special project, students must submit a Student Scholar Application form and go through the selection process.
In compliance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), non-benefited employees accrue one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law. We welcome applications from underrepresented communities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. These are required for all part-time, full-time and student employee hires.
