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Hi Everyone,
The Office of Community-Based Learning and Research at
the University of Washington Bothell is hiring a director. See the full job description and how to apply
below.
We appreciate your support in forwarding this on to your
networks!
All the best,
Kaelyn Caldwell
Community-Based Learning Coordinator
University of Washington Bothell
(425)352-3437
DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING & RESEARCH
Req #: 85510
Department: UW
BOTHELL - Community-Based Learning and Research
Job Location: UW
Bothell
Posting Date: 06/29/2012
Closing Info: To
ensure consideration, Apply By
07/20/2012
Salary: Salary and
benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of
the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the
most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education,
research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits
and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for
diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits,
and natural beauty.
At UW Bothell, our Community-Based Learning and Research
(CBLR) program has an outstanding opportunity for a Director. The Director reports to the Associate Vice
Chancellor for Undergraduate Learning and is responsible for implementing the
mission, vision, and goals of the Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR)
program and ensuring a continuous and stable foundation of financial support
for ongoing success.
The UW Bothell, which is increasing its enrollment toward
6,000 students, is currently seeking to hire a Director of Community-Based
Learning and Research (CBLR) in order to expand its community-based work as
part of the University’s 21st Century Campus Initiative. The Director will then be involved in hiring
a second permanent staff position, the Community Partnerships Coordinator. Building on seven years of momentum, the
Director and the Coordinator will have the opportunity to shape new directions
for the CBLR program in collaboration with community partners, faculty, staff,
students, and administration.
The Director is responsible for implementing the mission,
vision, and goals of the CBLR program and ensuring a continuous and stable
foundation of financial support for ongoing success. Community-Based Learning
and Research, an academic learning experience combining service with structured
preparation and reflection opportunities, holds as its mission the advancement
of mutually beneficial relationships between the university and the
extra-campus community. At the
University of Washington Bothell, the campus envisions that all persons will be
civically and collaboratively engaged and educated for local and global equity,
stewardship, and justice.
Strategic Planning:
• In collaboration
with key stakeholders, develop the overall strategic direction for CBLR and
oversee the implementation of the mission, vision, and goals for the CBLR
program.
• Institutionalize
community-based learning as a key feature of the University of Washington
Bothell and ensure links to other campus initiatives.
• Work with
University of Washington Bothell Advancement colleagues to secure financial
support to further expand the work and staffing of CBLR.
• Develop a local,
regional, and national presence. Support
internal and external coalition building.
Campus Leadership:
• Oversee efforts
to develop and sustain community and organizational partnerships in ways that
facilitate socially just institutional relationships.
• Develop and
administer trainings on best practices for the campus community.
• Steer and
provide administrative support for the CBLR Faculty Fellows.
• Develop and
support faculty initiatives related to CBLR, including CBLR research projects,
and maintain familiarity with current research and projects in the field.
• Report and
advocate CBLR efforts to administrators and other stakeholders.
Financial Oversight, Data Management, Staff Supervision:
• Oversee and
manage the CBLR operations and gift/grant budgets.
• Collaborate with
University institutional research to administer and report CBLR assessment
data.
• Provide general
direction to the Community Partnerships Coordinator and supervise the work of
AmeriCorps/VISTA volunteers and student hourly staff.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and
work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this
position, please visit our website, click here.
Requirements:
• Master's
degree.
• Five years’
experience coordinating community-based learning in settings related to higher
education.
• A
demonstrated commitment to civic engagement, social justice efforts, and a
willingness to approach CBLR from a critical perspective.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all
minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Ph.D. or equivalent.
Experience working across two or more sectors of community-based
learning (e.g., higher education, non-profit and community-based organizations,
secondary schools, etc.). Experience conducting research on and/or assessment
of community-based learning and research efforts.
Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from criminal background
verification is required prior to hire.
Application Process
Part of the application process for this position
includes completing an online cover letter assessment, as well as the
Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be
used in the evaluation process. The
assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you
select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you
begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take
it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are
ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed and you will not
be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental
stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship &
sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the
application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 /
206-543-6452 (tty) or
dso@uw.edu.
