The Program Coordinator for Community-Based Learning is responsible for developing and administering service-learning work within the CCES to include leading service-learning initiatives on campus, coordinating the Community Service-Learning Program (CSLP), cultivating relationships with local schools and nonprofit organizations, overseeing EngageNet, the online tool for documenting and registering for S-L and playing a leadership role in Freshman Service Experience (FSE) to develop partnerships with potential sites and supervise student FSE Coordinators.

Educational Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Minimum Requirements:
– Three to five years of practical experience in higher education or other forms of working with students in academic institutions to include experience in community service, service-learning, and issues of social justice
– Demonstrated effectiveness cultivating and sustaining community partnerships and knowledge of the nonprofit sector in the DC area or another urban setting
– Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality written materials and engage in public speaking with a range of constituencies including students, faculty, staff, and community partners
– Strong organizational skills with experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs
– Group facilitation and training experience
– Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
– Demonstrated experience in addressing issues of diversity and multiculturalism
– Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher), and database management software

Preferred Requirements:
– Student advising experience
– Meeting, event planning, and logistics skills
– Website maintenance ability
– Grant writing experience
– Financial management skills

Additional Information:
Occasional evening and weekend work is expected.