Job Description
Master of Public Policy and Administration Scholar-in-Residence
York College of Pennsylvania
Location: York, Pennsylvania
Though applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, for full consideration, please apply by April 15, 2021.
Please submit applications here.
Announcement:
The Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy at York College of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the Master of Public Policy and Administration Scholar-in-Residence program. This opportunity provides 1) tuition-free enrollment leading to a Masters degree in Public Policy and Administration, 2) a stipend as a part-time research assistant to the Director of the Glatfelter Institute, 3) a designated college-owned apartment, rent-free, for the two-year period. This provides individuals with a Bachelor’s degree the opportunity to develop their research and analysis skills within the fields of public policy and administration as they earn an MPPA. It can lead to job attainment, advancement, or research output that can support enrollment in doctoral programs.
An informational flyer is attached and more information can be found at here.
Please direct any questions to Vinny Cannizzaro, Director of the Institute for Public Policy and MPPA Program, at vcannizzaro@ycp.edu or by phone at 717-815-1418.
Responsibilities:
- Complete coursework (36 credits) associated with earning an MPPA degree during the period of residency.
- Provide research assistance and output as assigned by the CCE Dean and Director of the Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy related to the Urban Collaborative and policies and practices surrounding equitable housing (approximately 25 hours/week).
- Provide regular updates both to supervisors and, as appropriate, through public events.
- Collaborate with CCE staff and appropriate York College faculty to advance projects and community-based learning opportunities.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders in the York region, including both governmental and non-governmental leaders, so as to align with the College's and York's priorities.
- Mentor undergraduates (including 4+1 MPPA students and Public Affairs Scholars) and collaborate with other graduate students on projects, where appropriate.
Application Materials:
- An application for admission to the MPPA program at York College of Pennsylvania, including undergraduate transcript.
- A one-page letter of application, describing qualifications, research interests and goals, facility with pertinent quantitative and qualitative research methods, and relevant research experiences.
- A one-page analysis of a public policy and/or public administration problem impacting small cities, and a feasible public policy solution.
- A substantial writing sample of no more than 20 pages that demonstrates research-based writing.
- Three letters of recommendation and contact information of undergraduate professors and/or employers from relevant positions.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- GRE scores are NOT required.