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Announcement :: Civil & Human Rights |
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Job Posting: Social Justice Program Coordinator |
Current rating: 0 |
by Eileen Gebbie
Email: ywca_eileen (nospam) hotmail.com (verified)
Phone: 217/344.0721
Address: YWCA, 1001 S. Wright St, Champaign IL 61820 |
06 Dec 2002
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Job announcement for the YWCA. |
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Social Justice Program Coordinator: The YWCA at the University of Illinois seeks an individual for program activities emphasizing women's issues, racial justice and student leadership development on campus and in the community. 35 hours/week; $9/hour plus benefits; Bachelors degree or equivalent required. The closing date is Tuesday, 10 December 2002. Send resume with three references to: YWCA at the University of Illinois, attn: Robin Barrow; 1001 South Wright Stree, Champaign, IL 61820. EOE/AA. The YWCA is committed to the elimination of racism & the empowerment of all women. |
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Re: Job Posting: Social Justice Program Coordinator |
by Un'empowered'
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15 Dec 2002
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"The YWCA is committed to the elimination of racism & the empowerment of all women"
Except those without a degree, no matter what their skills, experience or abilities - they are not even allowed to apply for this position. Very 'empowering' - I'd call it 'bigoted.' |
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Re: Job Posting: Social Justice Program Coordinator |
by ML
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15 Dec 2002
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While I agree that sometimes educational qualifications are overstated, they are also a significant part of the decisionmaking about what candidates are best qualified for any position.
In this case, the requirement is clearly stated and, given the need for the candidate to be able to work effectively in the campus community, it doesn't seem like an unusual or over-stated qualification.
It is certainly unfair to claim that such a requirement is "bigoted". In fact, such an illogical usage points out that "Un'empowered's" qualifications are probably lacking more than just a degree in regard to being a qualified candidate for this job. |
