AMERICORP VISTA POSITION

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Immediately.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  This is a full-time position.

SALARY/RANK: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:  An Associate’s Degree is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with outstanding interpersonal skills.  A strong desire to work closely with college students and low-income individuals and families.  Is capable of working independently.  The candidate must be committed both personally and professionally to the mission and purpose of Christian higher education.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the continued development of the Family Savings Account program administered through Community Action Southwest.  Identifying and recruiting low-income families and individuals who need assistance in acquiring equity and generating savings.  Develop family support program (pre- and post-homeownership) for newly selected families who will receive a Habitat for Humanity home through Greene County Habitat for Humanity.  Responsible for recruiting Waynesburg College students to assist in providing direct service to families and individuals identified.  Participate in National Days of Service events identified by Pennsylvania Campus Compact.

THE COLLEGE: Waynesburg College is a Christian higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs both on the Waynesburg campus and in adult centers in the Pittsburgh region. Directed by its Christian values, the College provides opportunities for scholarship, leadership and service to all of our students through an academic foundation for life-long learning and compassionate contribution to others. Special care is taken to employ people who embody the values and perspectives of the institution in their teaching, their personal lives, and their relationships with students. Serving more than 1500 students, the College is guided by a sound strategic vision and has served as a leader in service-learning, technology applications and student-centered learning among higher education institutions. The beautiful historic Waynesburg campus is located only one hour from Pittsburgh. The College is a member of CCCU and APCU. For further information, please see the College home page (www.waynesburg.edu). 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates must submit a CV (resume) and letter of interest that articulates the relationship between his/her faith and the Christian education mission of Waynesburg College. The candidate should also include a statement of philosophy of  community supports systems as it pertains to Christian higher education, transcripts (copies are acceptable initially), and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of five references to: 

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
WAYNESBURG COLLEGE 
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Email: pmariner@waynesburg.edu

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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