Manager, Community-Engaged Learning

Job Description:

The Manager for Community-Engaged Learning provides focused management of Swearer Center programs, co-curricular initiatives, community partnerships, and other campus activities related to student learning. The position is responsible for an assigned portfolio of fellowships, programs, initiatives, community partner relationships and/or cohorts of students (with the Bonner Community Fellowship as the primary focus). The position designs and implements programming and systems to support student learning and advising, and plans and facilitates related recruitment, events, and workshops. The Manager advises and mentors undergraduate students through one-on-one sessions and group seminar sessions; facilitates program evaluation and student tracking in collaboration with colleagues across the Center; and represents the Center at student-, faculty-, and community-facing events. The position may include responsibility for new efforts that are developed by the Swearer Center.

The position may supervise 1-5 student staff and reports to an Assistant or Associate Director.

Qualifications

• Education- Required: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience- 3-5 years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong skills in management, program structure and processes, documentation and assessment.
• Collaborative work style, strong team player, inclusiveness and flexibility; ability to build collaborations with diverse communities.
• Proven track record in furthering university diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while supporting students from historically underrepresented and/or minoritized backgrounds is required.
• Track record of execution and change orientation: open-mindedness; focus on learning, assessment, constant improvement, and accountability; attention to detail.
• Interest in and ability to engage, collaborate with, support, and educate undergraduate students; understanding of and ability to articulate the integration of community engagement and the goals of Brown undergraduate education.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to generate enthusiasm among students and practitioners in the field.
• Ability to work evening and weekend events/programs, including some holidays.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Recruiting Start Date:2024-05-03Job Posting Title:Manager, Community-Engaged LearningDepartment:Howard R. Swearer Center for Public ServiceGrade:Grade 9Worker Type:EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5

Position Work Location:

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