Assistant Director of Academic Service-Learning
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 26, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach
- Employment Type
- Full Time
SOURCE, the community
engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins
University Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine, has an
opening for theAssistant Director of Academic
Service-Learning. The Assistant Director supports the
growth and effectiveness of academically-based community engagement
activities. The Assistant Director works closely with community
partners, faculty, and health professional students in developing
community outreach skills, exploring and understanding social
justice issues, accessing community resources, and making
connections to the Baltimore community, particularly as it relates
to students’ future roles as health professionals. More information
about SOURCE can be found online at http://SOURCE.jhu.edu.
This position reflects a key value of SOURCE’s work, which is to
create transformative learning through establishing and enhancing
meaningful and sustainable relationships with local community-based
organizations who are addressing pressing social needs and social
determinants of health.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Support faculty in developing critical service-learning courses, ensure faculty and student development, and create and sustain meaningful relationships with community partners. Educates students, faculty, and community partners about service-learning partnerships and related requirements within the health professions, with special emphasis on adhering to accreditation criteria.Implements educational programs around social justice, social determinants of health, and authentic community partnerships.
SOURCE Service-Learning Academy: Our SOURCE Service-Learning Academy is a professional development opportunity for faculty (Faculty Fellows) and SOURCE community partners (Community Fellows). Each year, the program accepts up to 12 Fellows who integrate service-learning into their courses (Faculty Fellows) or agree to work on a service-learning project at their community-based organization (Community Fellows). The Assistant Director works with the SOURCE Associate Director and SOURCE Director to administrate the program. Duties within this area include assisting with the following:-
Support the recruitment and application process for new
Fellows
Assist with the coordination of materials, logistics, and
communication
Co-led Academy sessions, including summer seminar and monthly
sessions
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Meet regularly with faculty teaching service-learning
courses
Advise and provide feedback on curriculum and syllabus development
tailored to each course
Recruit and match community projects to service-learning
courses
Assist faculty with project management during the
course
Administer and manage student and CBO evaluations upon completion
of the course
Compile and track data for service-learning upon completion of the
course
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Develop materials, both
print and web-based, for outreach and faculty development in the
areas of service-learning, academic-community partnerships, and
social justice
Community Partnership Coordination for Service-Learning Courses, Internships, and Practica:
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Develop and sustain viable
community partnerships with local community-based
organizations
Assist community partners
in structuring their identified needs into engagement opportunities
for health professional students
Assist in deepening
SOURCE’s responsiveness to community inquiry, and the level of
engagement of local community partners in existing SOURCE programs
and service-learning courses
Develop and lead community
partner capacity building activities, including orientations,
educational workshops, and webinars
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Assist with Preparation,
Action, Reflection, and Evaluation of service-learning
activities
Co-lead the SOURCE Service
Scholars Program, including project and student recruitment,
Service Academy Sessions and scholar advising
Develop and implement
activities surrounding social justice and critical
consciousness
Lead efforts to train
SOURCE Student Governing Board and student group leaders in
critical reflection
Event and Program Planning:
- Grow the number and types of educational and community engagement events offered by SOURCE
- Conduct seminars and workshops, as well as community capacity building events
- Must be present and accountable during key activities and events sponsored, co-sponsored or offered by SOURCE, including occasional evening and weekend events
- Work with Communications
Specialist to develop marketing materials to publicize
programs
Service to SOURCE:
- Develop, review and implement necessary policies and procedures to ensure maximum educational value of service-learning experiences; exposure to diverse populations; personal safety; management of risk.
- Keep current with service-learning theory, methods and initiatives in order to assist with service-learning efforts at JHU. Participate in relevant conferences when possible.
In addition, the Assistant Director functions as an integral member of SOURCE’s team, responding to the needs of the center through contributing to special projects, strategic development, committee representation, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
- Master’s degree required in Public Health, Education, or College Student Personnel/Higher Education.
- 5 years’ experience in all aspects of academic program administration, in an institution of higher education or the non-profit field.Additional experience may substitute for required education to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Prior experience working with college students, service-learning, or other experiential education programs is required. Transportation, valid driver’s license, and willingness to spend significant time traveling to meet with community partners throughout Baltimore.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Academic administration preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must have an understanding of public health organizations. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and exert leadership in programs and activities involving faculty, staff, students and community organizations, and to consult with faculty on matters of service-learning pedagogy and curriculum development, particularly in a research-intensive environment. Possess deep understanding of theory and practice of service-learning pedagogy; theory and practice of student development in higher education; program development and implementation experience; curriculum development and teaching experience at the higher education level. Possess understanding of data management skills; statistical data analysis skills a plus, but not required. Ability to work effectively under pressure and with multiple demands while maintaining flexibility and a good sense of humor. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to develop, facilitate and lead workshops, meetings and training experiences.
Classified Title: Academic
Program Manager
Working Title: Assistant Director of Academic Services -
Learning
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $61,554 - $70,000 annually (commensurate
with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name:
Academic Affairs
Personnel area: School of
Public Health
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm
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