**Do not hit reply for questions, contact person listed below** Dear Colleagues in Service-Learning and Community Work, Please help us to advertise this Service-Learning Coordinator position at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. Position announcement is pasted in below and attached to this message. I apologize for the inevitable cross-listings. Questions can be directed to me at lhirt@class.cla.umn.edu or at 612.625.3344 Thanks! Laurel Hirt, Coordinator Service-Learning and Community Involvement - Career and Community Learning Center POSITION DESCRIPTIONService-Learning CoordinatorThe Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC) at the University of Minnesota announces a position opening for a Service-Learning Coordinator. CCLC coordinates career services, internships, community involvement and service-learning; monitors and advises students about independent study options; and administers a variety of domestic, off-campus study programs. CCLC has a project-oriented and team management approach to accomplishing its work. Additional information about the CCLC is available at www.cclc.umn.edu.The Community Involvement and Service-Learning portion of CCLC (1) provides support to departments and faculty teaching courses throughout the Twin Cities campus with community-based learning components; (2) cultivates partnerships with local community organizations; (3) supports co-curricular community-based learning by advising students on community involvement opportunities and provides opportunities for student leadership through the student-led Community Empowerment through Learning and Leadership (CELL) program; and (4) designs and implements a pre-entry orientation and training curriculum and a reflection series for students involved in service-learning courses and in co-curricular programs facilitated by community partners. Position description: 100%-time; 12-month position to begin late August 2002. Salary in the high 20's, including excellent benefits. Funding for this position has been secured for two years. Position is annually renewable based upon satisfactory performance. Reports to the Coordinator of Service-Learning and Community Involvement.Key Responsibilities: 1. Assist faculty and staff incorporating service-learning opportunities into new and existing courses. Identify faculty with relevant interests and encourage their involvement. The emphasis of this position will be placed on working with faculty teaching undergraduate courses outside the liberal arts (including business, agriculture, biological sciences, engineering, education, natural resources, human ecology).2. Assist in the development and maintenance of successful collaborations between local community and governmental organizations and CCLC to support the expansion of service- learning courses while meeting community needs. 3. Work closely with other service-learning staff, including the Coordinator of Service-Learning and Community Involvement, the Student Programs Coordinator, AmeriCorps*VISTA member, and part-time student staff members. 4. Supervise and provide direction for several part-time student staff working to support service-learning expansion efforts.5. Manage Access database system for reporting of service-learning efforts.6. Collaborate with other CCLC coordinators in providing overall CCLC programming. 7. Other CCLC projects as assigned. Qualifications1. Required qualifications. Bachelor's degree. Two years experience working with community service programs involving college or university students. Knowledge of and capacity to articulate the value of service-learning in higher education. Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse populations, including: faculty, community members, students, and University administrators. Demonstrated experience and success working with people representing U.S. cultural diversity. One year paid or unpaid community involvement experience. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and responsibilities. 2. Preferred qualifications. Master's degree. Experience working with college or university faculty members in combining service and learning in undergraduate courses. Knowledge of community organizations and governmental organizations in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metropolitan area. Experience designing and implementing assessment processes to evaluate and improve service-learning programs. Experience with Access database programming and reporting. To apply: A completed application contains the following: (1) a letter (no more than two pages) and a resume that describes your interest in the position and explains how your experience matches each of the above qualifications, (2) a one-page statement addressing your philosophy on the value of integrating service-learning into undergraduate education courses in a state-supported institution and (3) the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three people who can provide references. Send these materials to: Search Committee, Service-Learning Coordinator; Career and Community Learning Center; 345 Fraser Hall; University of Minnesota; 106 Pleasant St. S.E.; Minneapolis, MN 55455.Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 29, 2002. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants invited for interviews should be advised that travel expenses for the interview cannot be reimbursed. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Laurel Hirt, Coordinator, Community Involvement and Service-Learning, 612-625-3344 or lhirt@class.cla.umn.eduThe University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Laurel E. Hirt Coordinator, Community Involvement and Service Learning Career and Community Learning Center 345 Fraser Hall 106 Pleasant St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 612.625.3344 (Direct) 612.626.2044 (Front Desk) 612.624.2538 (Fax) www.cclc.umn.edu lhirt@class.cla.umn.edu
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