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Director of Community Partnerships and Experiential Learning, Office of Civic an

Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104


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Job History.Job Description SummaryThe Director of Community Partnerships and Experiential Learning is a senior leader in the Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE). The Director identifies, develops, and maintains strategic community partnerships to support community-based experiential learning at Wake Forest University. They connect faculty, staff, and students to meaningful curricular and co-curricular opportunities for community-based learning. The Director consults with faculty on strategies to design and execute community-based experiential learning. They integrate community and resident voices and engage diverse stakeholders in the planning and execution of place-based initiatives. They work collaboratively with the entire OCCE team to meet collective goals and achieve the institutional vision for community-based initiatives.Essential Functions:Strategic Partnership DevelopmentIdentify, develop, and maintain strategic partnerships with community-based organizations to support community-based experiential learning opportunities at Wake Forest University.Develop partnerships with local neighborhood associations, community groups, and resident-led groups in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.Develop opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to partner with organizations focused on K-12 education, nutrition and public health, and economic development in Winston-Salem, NC.Coordinate with the Schools of Business, Law, and Divinity and Wake Forest College to structure community-based experiential learning opportunities.Advise graduate and undergraduate students to develop community-based learning and research opportunities.Serve on local, state, and regional committees and task forces, as needed.Community-Based Experiential LearningWork collaboratively to design, lead, and manage community-based experiential learning programs in the Office of Civic & Community Engagement (OCCE).Direct the Academic Community Engagement (ACE) Fellowship to support faculty as they design community-based teaching and research projects.Consult with faculty members interested in service-learning course development or community-based research projects.Convene and support faculty committee on Academic Community Engagement (ACE) course designation; communicate with departments about ACE course designation and submission process.Host working groups, institutes, and other sessions in which faculty discuss emerging practices related to community-based teaching, learning, and research and connect with others doing similar work.Identify funding opportunities and write grant proposals to support community engagement work, as needed.Evaluation and CommunicationWork with other members of the OCCE team to establish ongoing assessment and evaluation of programs, with a specific focus on experiential learning and community partnerships.Conduct site visits and program evaluations.Make data-driven decisions to develop and improve community-based programs.Work with campus and community partners to develop institutional measures and metrics of community impact.Assist in writing articles, briefs, annual reports, etc., to share the impact of community engagement work.Leadership and OCCE TeamworkServe as a senior leader in the Office of Civic & Community Engagement (OCCE).Represent the OCCE at community and university functions.Participate in OCCE activities, meetings, and committees.Work collaboratively with Faculty Fellow in the OCCE to connect with academic departments and Schools.Manage area budget.Other duties as assigned.Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Master's degree, preferably in Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Higher Education, or related field; or bachelor's degree with significant experience.Minimum of five years of progressive experience related to program planning, management, and evaluation.Knowledge of current practices and trends in engaged scholarship, project-based learning, and place-based initiatives.Documented skills in program planning and assessment.Ability to independently plan, manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects with minimal supervision.Ability to work well with multiple constituencies including faculty, staff, administrators, students and community representatives.Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as attention to detail and demonstrated experience working as an effective team member.Flexible, adaptable and skilled at balancing multiple tasks and works well under pressure.Outstanding administrative skills, including organizational planning and development.Experience in developing community-university partnerships.Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Experience working in higher education.Knowledge of the Winston-Salem community.Established commitment to engaged teaching and learning as part of the university curriculum.Disclaimer:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.Time Type Requirement:

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