The Role of Position Descriptions

Developing Service Opportunities

A well-designed position description:

• Ensures positions contribute to your organization's goals and programs.
• Prepares students applying for the position with expectations, required skills, and screening steps (including costs), transportation realities, etc.
• Supports a climate of inclusivity, diversity, and equity.
• Aids with evaluation efforts to improve both services and future iterations of the position and description.
• Provides a reflection tool for students' learning and agency/program evaluation and improvement purposes.

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