NeuroPride Lead Facilitators 2025-2026 academic year
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Job No: 508324
Division/Organization: Division of Student Life
Department: Student Organizations
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 333 East Campus Mall
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: Salary/Wage Range
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Honoring Context and Culture
Department Overview:
NeuroPride is a student organization at UW Madison dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals through community building, activism, and education. The organization aims to foster acceptance, accessibility, and understanding for all neurodivergent individuals on campus. Values Interdependence: We understand that we are stronger together than we are alone. We embrace the concept of interdependence, recognizing the importance of collaboration, cooperation, and mutual support in achieving our goals. Community: We believe in the power of unity and support, fostering a welcoming environment where every member feels valued and connected. Intersectionality: We acknowledge the interconnected nature of social identities and experiences, and we work to address the intersecting forms of oppression and marginalization that impact neurodivergent individuals and communities. Equity: We advocate for fairness and justice, striving to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure equal access to opportunities for everyone. We are passionate about driving positive change through advocacy efforts within our organization and society. Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and embrace the richness that comes from different perspectives, identities, and experiences, creating spaces where everyone is welcome and valued. Mission statement NeuroPride is a student organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals on campus through mutual support. Through community building, activism, and education, we strive to foster acceptance, accessibility, and understanding for all.
Anticipated Start Date:
August 2025
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10
Schedule:
1 weekly staff Meeting (1-2 hours), Weekly Office Hours (4+ hours), Attendance to Events, and all positions are expected to complete their expectations in a timely fashion. Position offers some flexibility.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$15.00
Number of Positions:
2
Qualifications:
- Experience in peer support, mentorship, or counseling. - Strong organizational and facilitation skills. - will be an enrolled student at UW-Madison for the 2025-2026 academic year
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
- Lived experience as a neurodivergent individual or strong understanding of neurodivergence. - Enthusiasm pertaining to neurodiversity, disability, advocacy etc.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
- Train and support Peer Advocates to provide emotional and logistical assistance to students. - Pair mentors and mentees for the Peer Mentorship program and oversee their progress. - Facilitate Peer to Peer Counseling sessions, creating safe spaces for neurodivergent students. - Facilitate Peer Mentorship meetings, providing structured guidance for mentors and mentees to ensure meaningful engagement. - Assist in organizing workshops and advocacy campaigns during Neurodivergence Acceptance Month and Advocacy Events. - Monitor and report on the impact of these programs to the Organization Chair. - Hold regular office hours every week.
Physical Demands:
None
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Advertised: January 03, 2025 09:00 AM Central Standard Time
Applications close: January 31, 2025 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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