Daily Archives: April 29, 2015

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY — Texas Civil Rights Project– Part Time Administrative Assistant

TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT

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TCRP seeks an individual with initiative, creativity, and commitment to grassroots community building to support legal work for immigrant victims of domestic violence.  Start date in mid-May. This position is part time (20-30 hours a week).

Primary Duties: assist in administrative capacity in helping file applications under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); maintain client communication; recruit and manage volunteers; assist in maintaining client database and templates; assist in compiling and analyzing grant reports; compile and maintain resource library; manage basic IT support; maintain and organize closed files; order and maintain office supplies.

Qualifications: must be fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken); typing and computer skills required; ability to plan and meet annual targets required; ability to work in fast-paced environment; strong organization skills.

Salary: Hourly rate of $12 – $17. Generally informal work setting with colleagues dedicated to social justice. TCRP is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, résumé, two professional references and a writing sample to Jennifer Aronson, Texas Civil Rights Project, 1405 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741.  Or via fax at 512-474-0726 or email at jaronson.tcrp@ gmail.com.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Applicants will be considered on an incoming basis.

CoLA “Styles – Franklin County” SCHOLARSHIP

Are you a Liberal Arts student with a 3.0 GPA (or higher) from any of these counties in Texas?

Franklin 

Camp

Delta

Hopkins

Lamar

Red River

Titus

Upshur

Wood County

You may be eligible for the  “Styles – Franklin County” scholarship: 

http://www.utexas.edu/coHi la/student-affairs/Programs/scholarships-hidden/Styles-Franklin-County-Scholarship.php

Applications are now being accepted!!  Deadline May 8, 2015.

2015 LAHSC AMC Scholarship!

The Amorous Mayhew Carlson scholarship is an annual award from Liberal Arts Honors Student Council to a student in LAH who has shown dedication and service to the Liberal Arts Honors program. This service does not need to be within LAHSC, but can be through involvement in any LAH organization or through involvement with the program itself. Nominations are not allowed, though we encourage all students to apply. The President and Vice President will decide on the winner who will be notified within two weeks of the application due date, Friday May 8. If you have any questions please contact Haley Williams or Kenneth Williams.