Baylor University Coordinator for Community Service

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Position Overview

Baylor University is seeking a higher education professional as Coordinator for Community Service in the Office of Community Engagement & Service.  The ideal candidate for this position must be passionate about cultivating meaningful service opportunities that foster student learning and community impact.  As a community representative of the university, the individual in this position must represent the Baylor brand with excellence.  Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education and a Master’s degree.  

The ideal candidate for this position will:

·         Have experience working with college students

·         Understand best practices for community service and student leadership

·         Assist in the development of an alternative spring break program for immersive civic experiences

·         Have strong technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills

·         Be comfortable leading recruitment, training, & outreach for community service efforts

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree with experience in higher education, Student Affairs, or a related field, two years relevant experience, and a Christian faith are required. A Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field and three years of relevant work experience are preferred.  Previous experience with a service management platform, such as OrgSync, is also strongly preferred.  Experience in higher education is strongly preferred.

The Baylor Experience

Working at Baylor is so much more than simply having a job!  As part of the Baylor family, employees not only receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, generous time off, and fantastic automatic retirement contributions*, they also get to experience Baylor.

·         Experience the culture of working for an institution consistently ranked as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education

·         Experience a mission driven organization based on a strong Christian commitment  (www.baylor.edu/about)

·         Experience Baylor academics with outstanding tuition remission for staff and qualified dependents*

·         Experience our beautiful campus with access to libraries, museums, and recreational facilities such as our fitness center, athletic courts, an indoor swimming pool, and the Baylor marina to name a few

·         Experience our great dining facilities and enjoy an employee discount

·         Experience Baylor athletics with reduced admission or free access to athletic events

·         Experience Baylor through many more wonderful events and programs that take place on campus each year

*For more details and eligibility requirements, please visit www.baylor.edu/hr

To Apply

View the full position description: Coordinator for Community Service. Please submit an on-line application at https://jobs.baylor.edu along with a cover letter and resume. 

About Baylor
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 16,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting staff who support our mission as we pursue our bold vision, Pro Futuris.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion among its selection criteria. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.