COUNSELOR POSITION
The position of Irish Way Counselor is responsible for
supporting the Irish Way program Director, Irish Way
Coordinator, and teaching staff.
The ideal candidate will have the following
qualifications:
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Graduated from college by the summer the candidate
wishes to be a counselor,
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Irish Way alumnus, or has spent
extensive time in Ireland,
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Academic course work in Irish Studies,
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Continuing involvement in Irish culture in the US,
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Relevant experience with teenagers,
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Expertise in an area that would
compliment the Irish Way program. Expertise
areas could include but are not limited to creative
writing, sports/outdoor activities, Irish dancing,
art/architecture, and drama,
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Successful track record in recruiting for the
Irish Way program - please contact
Taryn
Harrison to find out how to begin your
recruiting campaign.
Specific job responsibilities include:
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Accompanying students on
transatlantic travel, both to and from Ireland,
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Living in dorms with students and
interacting with them on a daily basis,
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Enforcing conduct rules,
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Taking class attendance, working in the office, and
assisting staff,
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Organizing and/or supervising
extracurricular activities,
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Accompanying students on field trips and tours.
Benefits of the position include
airfare to and from Ireland from the New York area,
room and board while on campus and during tours.
To apply, please send a
resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference
to the attention of
Taryn Harrison, Irish Way
Coordinator, at 1 Lackawanna Place Morristown, NJ
07960. One reference letter should be from a
previous/current employer. Hiring decisions will
be made by the end of March.
If
you have any questions regarding the Irish Way or the
counselor application process, please do not hesitate
to call Taryn at (973) 605-1991 or via
email.