[Announcement from he-sl listserv]
Dear
Service-Learning Colleagues,
We are
excited to announce that we’re looking to hire a new
Associate Director for
Johns Hopkins University SOURCE
(Student Outreach Resource Center) – the community engagement and
service-learning center for the JHU Schools of Medicine, Nursing & Public
Health – for a Spring 2016 start, as our current Associate Director will be
leaving at the end of the academic year.
The
Associate Director’s primary focus is academic service-learning, specifically
the administration of the
SOURCE
Service-Learning Faculty & Community Fellows Program, among many other
duties. Strong experience in service-learning pedagogy and working with faculty
to integrate service-learning into their courses is highly desired.
Below is the full position description and application information.
To
apply, visit
http://jobs.jhu.edu,
requisition #
302065. Please include both a cover letter and resume or
CV. Priority application deadline is
January 11, 2016.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SOURCE
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, BALTIMORE, MD
SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE, NURSING, AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Position Description:
SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center), the
community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins
University Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, has an upcoming
opening for the Associate Director. The Associate Director supports the growth
and effectiveness of academically-based community engagement activities,
including service-learning courses. The Associate Director works closely with
community partners, faculty, and health professional students in developing
community outreach skills, exploring and understanding social justice issues,
accessing community resources, and making connections to the Baltimore
community, particularly as it relates to students’ future roles as health
professionals. More information about SOURCE can be found online at http://SOURCE.jhu.edu.
This position reflects a key value of SOURCE’s work, which is to create
transformative learning through establishing and enhancing meaningful and
sustainable relationships with local community-based organizations who are
addressing pressing social needs and social determinants of health.
Job Duties
& Responsibilities:
Create and implement service-learning courses in
conjunction with faculty, ensure faculty and student development, and create
and sustain meaningful relationships with community partners. Educates students, faculty, and community partners
about service-learning partnerships and related requirements within the health
professions, with special emphasis on adhering to accreditation criteria.
SOURCE
Service-Learning Faculty & Community Fellows Program Management
The SOURCE Service-Learning Faculty & Community
Fellows Program (Fellows Program) is
a professional development opportunity for faculty from the JHU health
professional schools (Faculty Fellows) and SOURCE community partners (Community
Fellows). Each year, the program accepts up to 9 Fellows who receive a stipend
to integrate a service-learning component into their courses (Faculty Fellows)
or agree to work on a service-learning project at their community-based
organization (Community Fellows). The Associate Director serves as the main
administrator of the Fellows Program working with the Director to carry out
program goals. Duties within this area include the following:
· Manage and implement the recruitment and application
process for new Fellows.
· Coordinate the materials, logistics, and communication
for the Fellows Program Service-Learning Seminar (2 ½-day training seminar
occurring in early- to mid-June).
· Schedule and manage ongoing monthly meetings that
occur throughout the academic year for Fellows.
· Oversee communication with all Fellows cohorts.
· Administer and analyze program evaluations.
· Supervise Federal Work-Study student serving as
Fellows Program Assistant.
Service-Learning
Course Advising and Supervision
As an extension of work
with the Fellows Program, the Associate Director will advise faculty in
service-learning course development which involves the following:
· Meet regularly with faculty teaching service-learning
courses
· Advise and provide feedback on curriculum and syllabus
development tailored to each course.
· Recruit and match projects to service-learning
courses.
· Assist faculty with project management during the
course.
· Administer and manage student and CBO evaluations upon
completion of the course.
· Compile and track data for service-learning upon
completion of the course.
Additional Faculty
Outreach and Development:
· Outreach to academic units and individual
faculty/staff to build awareness of and involvement in community-engaged
scholarship.
·
Develop for-credit practicum
opportunities related to academic competencies. Serve on MPH Practicum Working
Group.
·
Develop materials, both print and
web-based, for outreach and faculty development in the area of service-learning
and academic-community partnerships.
Community
Partnership Coordination for Service-Learning Courses, Internships, and
Practica:
· Develop and sustain viable community partnerships with
local public health organizations.
· Assist community partners in structuring their
identified needs into engagement opportunities for health professional
students.
· Assist in deepening SOURCE’s responsiveness to
community inquiry, and the level of engagement of local community partners in
existing SOURCE programs and service-learning courses.
· Develop and lead community partner capacity building
activities, including orientations, educational workshops, and webinars.
· Manage SOURCE Community Council meetings,
communication, and recruitment of new members.
Student Outreach and Development:
· Assist with Preparation, Action, Reflection, and
Evaluation of service-learning activities.
· Develop and implement an ongoing orientation and
training program for students working with local organizations.
·
When necessary, meet individually with
service-learning students to assist in the selection of sites, advise students
to resolve conflicts at placements, and consult with faculty and community
partners.
Alumni Outreach and Development:
·
Manage tracking of new
alumni in conjunction with External Affairs’ Alumni Relations Manager.
·
Manage communication
with SOURCE alumni through bi-annual newsletter and various individual outreach
efforts.
·
Create strategy for
engaging alumni in various SOURCE efforts including donating to SOURCE, telling
their story, and tracking longitudinal impact of SOURCE activities on alumni’s
professional development.
Data Management, Research Agenda, and Strategic
Planning
· Manage data for Fellows Program and service-learning
courses.
· Manage progress of the Research Agenda (consisting of
Senior Faculty Fellows and SOURCE leadership) for advancement of SOURCE’s
scholarly work.
· Develop with Research Agenda Team a long-term strategy
for data management and analysis including longitudinal data collection from
alumni.
· Work with faculty and institution leadership in
advancing recognition and communication of SOURCE’s work within the
institution.
Service to SOURCE:
·
Develop, review and implement necessary
policies and procedures to ensure maximum educational value of service-learning
experiences; exposure to diverse populations; personal safety; management of
risk.
·
Keep current with service-learning
theory, methods and initiatives in order to assist with service-learning
efforts at JHU. Participate in relevant conferences when possible.
In addition, the Associate Director functions as an
integral member of SOURCE’s team, assisting the Director in managing the
general operations of the center, and responding to the needs of the center
through contributing to special projects, strategic development, committee
representation, and other duties as assigned.
Special Skills/Knowledge:
·
Must have an
understanding of public health organizations. Academic administration
preferred.
· Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and exert
leadership in programs and activities involving faculty, staff, students and
community organizations, and to consult with faculty on matters of service-learning
pedagogy and curriculum development, particularly in a research-intensive
environment.
· Possess deep understanding of theory and practice of
service-learning pedagogy; theory and practice of student development in higher
education; program development and implementation experience; curriculum
development and teaching experience at the higher education level.
· Possess understanding of data management skills;
statistical data analysis skills a plus, but not required.
· Ability to work effectively under pressure and with
multiple demands while maintaining flexibility and a good sense of humor.
·
Strong communication skills, both verbal
and written.
· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
· Demonstrated ability to develop, facilitate and lead
workshops, meetings and training experiences.
Qualifications:
Masters
degree required in Public Health, Education, or College Student
Personnel/Higher Education. 3-5 years of related experience in an institution
of higher education or the non-profit field. Prior experience working with
college students, service-learning, or other experiential education programs is
required. Transportation, valid driver’s license, and willingness to spend
significant time traveling to meet with community partners throughout
Baltimore.
Reports to:
Director, SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center)
Starting
Salary: $49,000 -
$62,000 annually
To Apply:
Apply online at: http://jobs.jhu.edu, requisition #302065. Please include both a
cover letter and resume or CV. Priority application deadline is January 11,
2016.
SOURCE | Student
Outreach Resource Center
The
Community Engagement and Service-Learning Center
Serving the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public
Health
2017 E.
Monument St., Baltimore, MD 21205
