The USP Program Assistant position is an exciting opportunity to work alongside USP staff, to learn and grow in a cross-cultural work environment and to be a part of the on-going development of the Uganda Studies Program. This 10-month experience provides a variety of professional development opportunities, as Program Assistants are an active part of the USP staff, working closely with USP students during their semester-abroad at Uganda Christian University. Program Assistants are a vital part of decision-making, and supporting and implementing decisions once they are made. Program Assistants provide a Christian example to USP students in attitude and conduct and are an important part of USP’s efforts to mentor students in spiritual, academic and interpersonal settings
Uganda Christian University Partners seeks a Program Coordinator and Field Instructor for the Uganda Studies Program. Approximately 40% of this position relates to Program Coordinator responsibilities. Approximately 60% of this position relates to Field Instructor responsibilities. In the Program Coordinator role, this position provides student care and programmatic support working with other staff members under the USP Director to achieve the overall aims and objectives of the Uganda Studies Program. In the Field Instructor role, this position provides professional supervision, mentorship, and academic support for social work, global health and other students completing their field placements in Uganda. The Field Instructor ensures that each student’s practicum experience meets the educational objectives of their home institution while being thoughtfully integrated into the Ugandan context. This reports to the USP Director and works in close collaboration with the Director of Field Education.