Assoc Dir, SL center at Johns Hopkins (Med, Nursing, Public Health) - Baltimore, MD

[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

P. 410-955-3880 | F. 410-502-2736 | E.SOURCE@jhu.edu  

Web SOURCE.jhu.edu