Job Description

 

Coordinator of Civic and Service Learning
Lowell, MA;

Full-time Staff – Nov 07, '23

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Please apply directly to this position via Middlesex Community College's Employment Opportunities webpage: https://middlesex.interviewexchange.com

Job Description:

Title: Coordinator of Civic and Service Learning

Unit: MCCC Professional Staff, Grade 5, Special Programs Coordinator

Department: Office of Student Engagement

Reports to: Director of Student Engagement for Equity

Date: November 7, 2023

General Summary: The Coordinator of Civic and Service-Learning, under the general supervision of the Director of Student Engagement for Equity, manages activities of the Service-Learning Program and other Civic Learning, project-based, and integrative learning initiatives; including developing program goals and objectives, overseeing and organizing work activities for program staff, coordinating reporting and budget planning, regularly assessing program effectiveness, developing and implementing professional development workshops for faculty, and maintaining community partnerships and on-campus collaborations relevant to accomplishing program goals. The position supervises part-time fellows, interns, and student employees as supported by grants and other partnerships.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide administration and leadership for the Service-Learning Program and other civic and integrative learning initiatives, including men of color affinity groups:

• Manage an active program of Civic and Service-Learning program involving our diverse students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Collaborate with Civic and Service-Learning Faculty Fellow to promote, guide, and strengthen project-based service-learning
• Organize and maintain all records and documentation, including Give Pulse system and data, department publications
• Maintain records of civic and integrative learning activities and community partner contacts. Manage and maintain documentation related to the programs, including reviewing, modifying, and evaluating the significance of information in the program database
• Support faculty assigned to lead short-term special projects designed to enhance civic, service, and integrative learning
• Prepare general correspondence, reports, instructional materials, and budget recommendations related to the programs and contribute to the preparation of grant proposals/applications
• Expand the variety of civic, integrative, and Service-Learning models available to students through civic learning opportunities, internal placements, collaborations with local schools, and project-based learning
• Apply for and manage grants to support funding to advance civic and service-learning initiatives
• Ensure regular civic engagement opportunities, including get-out-the-vote campaigns, voter registration, Constitution Day events, and political participation
• Plan and implement civic-based experiences such as visits to Washington DC, Edward Kennedy Institute, Advocacy events at the Statehouse, and JFK Presidential Library
• Continue to broaden and define Civic Learning and develop integrated Civic Learning initiatives
• Hire, train, and supervise a Climate Action Americorp
• Hire, train, and supervise a Merrimack Fellow
• Hire, train, and supervise part-time student employees
• Serve as the Student Government Advisor and support the Student Trustee
• Offer opportunities for students to dialogue about ongoing current issues
• Coordinate and facilitate social justice initiatives
• Coordinate faculty and staff equity-minded dialogues in collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer

Design and promote community service experiences both locally and abroad:

• Maintain inventory of local and volunteering opportunities for students and update the Community Partners website
• Support clubs as they seek local volunteering experiences
• Plan and implement Service-related Alternative Spring Break; annually assess and reconsider the curriculum
• Explore and create ways for faculty to volunteer; collaborate with Human Resources to systematize

Maintain and expand the quality of and opportunities for Service Learning and Civic Learning by:

• Collaborating in the development of a Community Leadership Certificate Program including internships with community partners
• Developing goals and implementing professional development workshops for faculty on using Service- Learning and other civic learning pedagogies to improve and update instructional practice and achieve discipline-specific or institutional learning outcomes
• Improving the breadth and quality of service-learning and civic learning experiences
• Maintaining positive and productive collaborations with community and civic partners, faculty, staff, and others working to enhance the College's engagement mission
• Identify and supervise the training of new faculty to develop service-learning, project-based learning, and other civic learning options

Maintain, promote, and strengthen existing initiatives:

• Research the best practices in civic learning, service-learning, and new models of integrative learning
• Serve as primary contact for Massachusetts Campus Compact
• Serve as primary contact for the NASPA LEAD initiative
• Lead the college's efforts to resubmit for Carnegie Classification
• Use assessment strategies to assess and improve service and civic learning in regard to discipline-specific and institutional student learning outcomes
• Collaborate with other college departments, students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and supervisors in the coordination and implementation of program activities. Review the status of work, exchange information, and resolve problems
• Manage relationships with community partners in service of the college's strategic plan
• Focus new initiatives on the college's strategic goals, particularly as related to closing student achievement gaps, civic learning, experiential learning, project-based learning, and enhancing program completion through engagement
• Create and enhance new initiatives that show promise for deepening the impact of civic, service, and integrative learning on students at the college
• Continuously assess the program, support, and develop opportunities to recognize and showcase this work
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain and enhance professional skills and maintain a knowledge base of best practices in the field.
• Advise assigned students on the course of study.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Administration, Education Administration, or other field related to Civic and Service Learning
• At least 3 years of administrative experience with civic/service learning, or other relevant work
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively to set and achieve common goals and the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• A demonstrated commitment to service in the community
• Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development and the use of outcomes assessment to drive curricular innovation and improvement
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the comprehensive community college mission
• Experience implementing high-impact practices to engage students and promote student success
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Experience working with Navigate, Degree Works, Banner, Microsoft Office Suite, and student information systems

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $64,292 is the starting salary for a Grade 5 position with with a Master's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

 

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

 

Hours: 37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire. This position will be eligible for a maximum of two days of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy.

 

Expected Start Date: December 2023/January 2024

Application Deadline: November 28, 2023

 

Application Instructions:

Please apply directly to this position via Middlesex Community College's Employment Opportunities webpage: https://middlesex.interviewexchange.com

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $64,292.00 per year

 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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