FELLOWSHIPS

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team on how to best market and promote OCCD services to the student body functioning in various learning environments that will promote internships and first-job opportunities for our students.
• With direction from center staff, oversee strategic component of OCCD networking and panel events within set industry areas.
• Support all career development events, fairs, and engagement activities including but not limited to: networking events, resume reviews & mock interviews with employers, internship and career fairs, site visits, and large signature events.
• Foster relationships with campus partners, such as school-based advising centers, Employer Engagement, and affinity groups to spread awareness of OCCD and assist in professional development for the larger Merrimack community.
• Understand the offerings and resources available from OCCD to promote to students, campus staff and faculty, employer partners, and guests to support incoming traffic.
• Facilitate access to Handshake platform, serving as back up to Employer Relations team in approval processes and connecting employers to the fastest way to engage with students.
• Support workshops and other career education opportunities as they arise throughout the year - an interest in presenting workshops is ideal.
• Assist with managing the OCCD email and phone inboxes as needed.
• Provide updates and suggestions to the OCCD leadership team to promote positive outcomes.
• May have ability to supervise student staff depending on interest and staffing.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, by establishing channels of communication with prospective students to introduce them to and inform them of Merrimack College; facilitate their relationship with the institution throughout the admission process – inquiry through enrolled students.
• Counsel students and families throughout the application process by answering questions, as well as providing general support and advice.
• Represent Merrimack in local territories by attending college fairs, individual visits to secondary schools, and other recruitment and yield events. (in-person & virtually)
• Represent the Office of Admission at special events, such as Open Houses and Admitted Student Days.
• Lead information sessions, conduct interviews, and engage in 1:1 meetings with students & families.
• Assist with application evaluation and review.
• Staff Mack, Merrimack’s text-bot, to support text based communication initiatives.
• Respond to phone & email inquiries.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Position Responsibilities

• Cost out collective bargaining proposals
• Draft an Onboarding Handbook for New Select Board Members
• Update Employee Handbook
• Research and prepare policies for the Select Board
• Prepare Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Town Meeting articles, and Annual Town Report
• Assist in recruitment efforts
• Initiate performance data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Assist in the procurement of goods and services, including developing updated solicitations and contracts
• Participate in the Town's various climate initiatives, including building efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and helping residents and businesses be better stewards of earth

Position Responsibilities

• Assigned as a teaching assistant for the possible following courses:
• MUS 1350 - Athletic Bands
• MUS 1351 - Jazz Ensemble
• MUS 1354 - Concert Band
• MUS 1355 - Chamber Music Ensembles
• Conduct performances of the athletic bands as assigned by the directors
• Attend and help lead our band camp, and participate in our leadership retreat
• Maintain and facilitate the use of our music technology equipment
• Help organize materials on our classroom learning platforms
• Monitor students’ attendance
• Maintain our list of resources to support students in rehearsal and performance
• Conduct study sessions for students under faculty advisement
• Help to develop outreach and community building for Music Majors/Minors
• Help to organize social events in consultation with faculty and student leaders within the Visual and Performing Arts Department
• Help advise and maintain social media outlets, and help gather and organize music news to share with the Visual and Performing Arts Department administrator
• Help connect students with relevant music resources on campus and in the community

Position Responsibilities

• Policy review and development
• Collective bargaining preparation
• Safety committee administration
• Researching training programs
• Auditing of the HR function
• Classification and compensation analysis
• Researching benefits programs
• Workflow process analysis

Position Responsibilities

• Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Complete CITI IRB Board Training
• Assist with preparation for IRB convened meetings.
• Participate in convened meetings, assist with minutes.
• Serve as a preliminary analyst for project proposals to assist with proposal routing.
• Become familiar with and assist with the Cayuse Human Ethics Platform (Electronic IRB dashboard).
• Assist with CITI training administrative duties.
• Complete CITI training course reviews and provide proposals for new modules to be delivered at Merrimack College.
• Create IRB training modules and provide in-person training presentations.
• Become familiar with the REDCap platform, learn tasks associated with REDCap administrator role.
• Assist REDCap Administrator with project development.
• Create REDCap training modules and provide in-person training presentations.
• Assist Director of Research Compliance in ensuring that the College is complying with all applicable regulations and policies regarding financial conflict of interest (FCOI), responsible conduct of research (RCR), and research misconduct.
• Ensure protocols and approvals for regulatory compliance are kept current throughout the life of the project.
• Create informational tools and training resources as it pertains to compliance requirements for specific agencies and organizations (National Institute of Health, Department of Health and Human Services).
• Review and assist with drafting new research-related policies for Merrimack College.
• Collaborate with OSP staff in order to assist with the submission of proposals, letters of intent, pre-proposals, and white papers on behalf of the College. Provide information as it pertains to human subject research and the IRB during this process.
• Review and provide updates on current information regarding any changes to policies, practices, and regulations.
• Assist in the development of training materials and participate in training events (with potential to lead their own training presentation).
• Complete review and demo potential research-related software and applications.
• Support faculty and staff with information needed during the entire grant lifecycle, beginning with funding opportunities through grant closeout.
• Assist in updating the OSP Website.
• Assist in the development of newsletters, reports, and OSP broadcast announcements.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop leadership trainings, workshops, and programs for students on campus.
• Assist and advise the Student Government Association in cooperation with the Director of Student Involvement.
• Advise student leaders (Clubs & Organizations, FSL, Student Employees, Residential Assistants, Unity House Assistants, etc.) in programming, event operations, marketing and social media, group dynamics, goal setting, and leadership development.
• Advise the two leadership honor societies Omega Delta Kappa and the National Society for Leadership & Success.
• Provide onsite management and support for events, which include some evenings and weekends.
• Organize the annual ODK and NSLS Conference trips.
• Coordinate and facilitate programming efforts such as but not limited to Community Coffee, Trivia Nights, Lunch & Learns, and Scavenger Hunts.
• Collaborate with other offices including but not limited to: Residence Life, International Student Support, Campus Ministry, Wellness Education, Community Standards, and more on programming efforts.
• Support multicultural initiatives within the Office and in collaboration with Intercultural Initiatives.
• Update and maintain Office of Student Involvement Social Media channels and departmental email accounts.
• Assist with the planning and execution of signature and traditional programs out of OSI such as Week of Welcome, Block Party, Macktober Fest, Pumpkin Palooza, Light & Hope, Spring Concert, and Spring Weekend.
• Assist with other offices including but not limited to: Residence Life, International Student Support, Campus Ministry, Wellness Education, and more on programming efforts.
• Participate as a member of the Student Affairs division in campus-wide events such as commencement, orientation, move-in, and other campus-wide events throughout the year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities

• Overseeing one grant or statewide project
• Attending legislative hearings if needed
• Developing fact sheets
• Compiling information packets for meetings with policymakers
• Researching
• Attending coalition meetings
• Tracking legislation
• Working on other grants
• Communication work

Position Responsibilities

• Place students in their site
• Implement an orientation program for service learning students
• Develop relationships with community site coordinators
• Monitor student progress at their service locations
• Assist as needed with the Austin Scholars Program and/or Lawrence Math & Science Partnership
• Engage students with reflection and assessment
• Meet with students on a 1-1 basis as needed
• Create and facilitate reflection workshops that align with students’ coursework and service experiences
• Opportunities to create other programs based on goals of fellow

• Communicate regularly with partners
• Create a partnership handbook
• Organize an end of year recognition event for community partners and students
• Assist in evaluation and assessment of partnerships
• Create new partnerships (if interested)

• Assist in other office projects (for example – McKniff Ceremony, Mack Gives Back, Open House, Admitted Student Days)
• Participate in end of semester assessments and reporting
• Day-to-day office maintenance (including updating web page and other social media)
• Update and coordinate transportation schedules as needed

Position Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload of freshman / at-risk advisees
• Assist in day-to-day operations, possibly including directing operations one evening per week (SMTW or R 4-9pm)
• Assist in the design, implementation, and possible revision of programs
• Support preparation and execution of Writing Center Council or Peer Tutor Cabinet-led staff meetings
• Mentor tutors in any program area, implementing and advocating for strategies for personal growth and development, interpersonal communication, lifelong learning, and other concepts as appropriate
• Participate in Graduate Fellow training and development, as well as required Student Success team meetings
• Represent Student Success at promotional, informational, and educational functions as needed
• Perform other responsibilities as needed

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct research on financial services to low- and moderate-income households in Massachusetts.
• Engage with board members, and committee members around meeting agendas, and potential policy campaigns.
• Review and report on existing research reports by external parties.
• Recruitment of new members for committees.

Position Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement innovative community engagement strategies for various phases of the PB process such as Idea Collection, Visioning Forums, Voting, etc.;
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to the PB Community Partnership Model;
• Cultivate ongoing and new relationships across diverse community stakeholders (city departments, residents, community organizations, etc.);
• Help build relationships and repository of local community-based organizations;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Community Partners;
• Conduct outreach, recruitment, screening, and training for Community Partners;
• Manage logistics of co-hosted community workshops, including but not limited to coordination with Community Partners, relevant City Departments, OPB Contractors, etc.;
• Monitor community and organization feedback and provide recommendations on process improvements;
• Provide ongoing program support for the OPB staff; and
• Other duties as assigned by the OPB supervisor.