Community Engaged Learning Coordinator - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

The mandate of the Student Experience portfolio is to encourage student engagement, support student success, and to enhance overall student life at Western.

Student Experience encompasses various departments across three pillars:
Wellness & Wellbeing, Sport & Recreation, and Leadership & Learning. Careers & Experience is part of the Leadership & Learning pillar along with Academic Support & Engagement. The Student Experience portfolio operates together to create an environment in which students can thrive and succeed. Student Experience also collaborates closely with the University Students' Council, Society of Graduate Students, and other departments across campus.

Careers & Experience helps students deepen their academic learning and actively plan for personal and professional growth through career education, experiential learning, and industry exploration.

We foster an environment in which students are able to discover their potential and design their future.

Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and increase the number of course based (for credit) Community Engaged Learning (CEL) opportunities for Western students.

CEL is an educational approach that integrates community-based projects into academic courses in order to enhance students' learning and help them gain transferable skills, while addressing real-world social issues.

The Community Engaged Learning Coordinator is a member of the Experiential Learning unit within the Careers & Experience department and contributes to the goal of every student graduating with at least one experiential learning activity.

Qualifications:

Education:
Undergraduate degree with a Master's degree in Education or related field preferred

Experience:

3 years' experience working in Higher Education in an administrative role
Recent and direct experience working in community engagement field preferred
Experience building effective crosssector partnerships preferred
Experience in program management preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with well-developed presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to establish meaningful and longlasting partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Creative problemsolving skills and sound professional judgment
Proven ability to effectively manage a project from beginning to end
Ability to research and keep uptodate on emerging trends and best practices in the field
Strong commitment to customer service, including needs assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment with changing priorities and quick turnaround times
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a teamoriented environment
Strong organization skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize for high quality outcomes
Intermediate computer skills and the ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments
Compelling and persuasive communication skills to engage individuals and teams inside and outside the University
Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.