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Job Title	Job Type	College/Unit	Campus	Min. Education	Job Description
Job Title	Job Type	College/Unit	Campus	Min. Education
Graduate Research Associate	Graduate Asst	Westphal College of Media Arts and Design		Graduate
Graduate Research Associate	Graduate Asst	Westphal College of Media Arts and Design		Graduate	Job Type Graduate Asst Minimum Education Graduate College/Unit Westphal College of Media Arts and Design Campus Job Description Graduate Research Associate *Nowak Metro Finance Lab* *Position Overview* The Nowak Metro Finance Lab at the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University is seeking applicants for a Graduate Research Associate internship for the summer of 2021. The Graduate Research Associate will work directly with Bruce Katz, the Director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, assisting the Director with original research and writing. Founded in 2018, the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University has strived to help cities and regions design, finance and deliver transformative initiatives to drive inclusive and equitable growth. The Lab has a national network of reflective practitioners that enables it to capture and codify local innovations that can be scaled by working with multiple channels of investors and intermediaries (e.g., cities and mayors, business leadership groups, philanthropies, CDFIs, business accelerators for entrepreneurs of color). Its toolkit of best practice solutions to support under-served communities includes (a) development of new data tools to help cities customize solutions; (b) development of new financial models for cities and intermediaries; (c) knowledge and research to disseminate models; and (d) convening through planning and finance workshops designed to bring innovative solutions to urban challenges. Since the onset of the pandemic, the Lab’s work has focused on understanding COVID’s impact on small businesses, pioneering city recovery playbooks to stabilize and grow Black- and Brown-owned businesses and aligning local action with federal investments and policies. Summer 2021 projects include: Helping cities create Command Centers to coordinate and align federally backed investments for post pandemic recovery Creating new models for small business ecosystems that can nurture, mentor, capitalize and grow businesses owned by people of color Codifying emerging financial products for private sector investors and public sector entities Codifying best practice solutions, in the US and beyond, around the regeneration of commercial corridors and disadvantaged neighborhoods researching and dispersing best practices for supplier diversity and MBE contracting in publicly-backed infrastructure projects [while narrow, I think there is a lot of material to be researched here] The employment term will be for 2.5 to 3 months from the date of hire, with the opportunity to renew during the 2020-21 academic year based on performance and project funding. Selected candidates will be expected to work remotely due to the current pandemic circumstances and conduct periodic in-person meetings at the Lindy Institute’s offices in Philadelphia, PA, depending on imposed travel restrictions. *Compensation:* Based on experience. The Graduate Research Associate is a non-exempt position eligible to work up to 40 hours per week. *Application Process:* Interested Candidates should send a cover letter and resume/CV to mkt74@drexel.edu with the Subject Line “Graduate Research Associate.” No phone calls, please. Applications due April 30, 2021 Qualifications Qualifications Experience A Bachelors degree is required, with preference given to candidates possessing or pursing Masters degrees in real estate finance, public finance, city/regional planning (with a focus on public-private partnerships), urban strategy, business administration, public policy, public health or another allied field. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated prior work or research experience in the aforementioned fields. Skills/Abilities The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker and problem-solver; a highly organized self-starter and able to work independently with minimal direction; and should possess the research, writing, and communication skills to synthesize complex research into digestible findings. Essential Functions: Perform original research and develop strategies related to increasing minority business ownership and entrepreneurship, inclusive growth in historically socio-economically distressed areas, anchor institutions and their relationships to advancing equitable neighborhood development, and deployment of public, private, and non-profit assets to achieve those goals Analyze and synthesize research findings into memos, white papers, and reports Work with the Lindy Institute staff to coordinate graphic design efforts for report products Communicate and coordinate with internal staff and external stakeholders via email and phone to ensure deliverable timelines and expectations are met Other related duties as necessary Available Positions 1 Department Graduate Location Contact Information Mary Tredway mkt74@drexel.edu
Student Services Assistant	Part-Time	School of Public Health	University City
Student Services Assistant	Part-Time	School of Public Health	University City		Job Type Part-Time Minimum Education College/Unit School of Public Health Campus University City Job Description Position Summary: The Student Services Assistant will work collaboratively with the Education Team and assist in developing, facilitating, and evaluating Orientation and co-curricular programs. Collaboration, communication, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role. This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Student and Alumni Services. Responsibilities: New Student Orientation • Assist with the planning and implementation of DSPH Graduate Student Orientation and new student programming, including attending meetings, creating schedules, and distributing evaluations. • Assist with recruitment and training of Orientation Leaders (OLs) by updating and/or developing position description, marketing materials, and training materials. • Create and facilitate social engagement programming opportunities to assist in student relationship building during Orientation. • Coordinate Student Organization Fair for Dornsife School of Public Health Student Organizations. Student Communications • Utilize Qualtrics to manage registration and evaluations, maintain attendance records, evaluate feedback, and make recommendations for future improvements • Manage content and postings for the student intranet (Dornsife DASH) and/or Drexel Learn • Coordinate weekly student e-newsletters using MailChimp • Develop and implement social media initiatives related to student engagement and Orientation • Coordinate print/communication materials such as advertisements, flyers, handouts or resource guides that may be necessary for events Special Events and Programs • Assist the Assistant Dean of Students with new programs related to professional & community service opportunities for public health students and/or alumni • Assist with the coordination of the Annual Pinning and Welcome Ceremony • Attend regular team meetings with the Assistant Dean and Associate Director and other meetings as assigned • Fulfill other duties as assigned that are mutually agreed upon by Associate Director of Student and Alumni Services and Student Services Assistant. Qualifications • Required: The applicant is pursuing their master’s degree in Higher Education or relevant master’s degree at Drexel University. • Preferred: Leadership experience in a student organization, programming board, Student Government, Residential Assistant, or equivalent student leadership role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media. Skills: • Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication • Strong organizational skills • Ability to take initiative, work autonomously in a fast-paced environment • Remain flexible and creative through various roadblocks • Ability to meet deadlines while managing competing project priorities • Marketing experience or graphic or video design experience a plus • Demonstrated effectiveness in interacting with students, staff, and families of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. Available Positions 1 Department Office of Education Location Nesbitt Hall, 3215 Market Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19143. In response to COVID-19, this position may operate remotely and/or in person. Contact Information Michelle Quigley, Associate Director for Student and Alumni Services mcm458@drexel.edu 267-359-6089