CEL Coordinator, ACEL
- Employer
- The College of New Jersey
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 28, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.
The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) invites applications for a Community Engaged Learning Coordinator.
Grounded in TCNJ’s mission to “empower its diverse students, staff,
and faculty to sustain and enhance their communities,” as well as
TCNJ’s commitment to the public purpose of higher education, TCNJ’s
Center for Community Engagement develops lifelong learners who are
prepared to lead lives of critically informed community engagement.
We do this by delivering learning experiences and research
opportunities that connect TCNJ students and faculty with community
partners in reciprocal collaborations. These collaborations enhance
the ability of participants and organizations to understand and
address the contexts and causes of community-identified
concerns.
TCNJ’s CCE is the administrative home for the College’s community engagement activities that integrate educational experiences with community service, student development, and civic participation. Two main programs are housed in the CCE: Community Engaged Learning Institute and the Bonner Institute.
Responsibilities
The CEL Coordinator will coordinate community engaged learning activities. The CEL Coordinator will work closely with faculty, community partners, and campus partners to develop meaningful and transformative CEL experiences. Primary responsibilities will include:
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Designing, supporting, and
implementing CEL and Advanced CEL courses and opportunities,
including recruitment of faculty, identifying community partners,
implementation of student modules for community engagement
preparation, keeping records and collecting data, and supporting
logistical needs.
Supporting and implementing the
First-Year CEL experience, including facilitating the FYCEL
course.
Supporting campus-wide community
engagement initiatives that focus on collaboration and coordination
across campus and with community partners.
Assisting with grant-related projects
as needed.
Maintaining and developing mutually
beneficial relationships with community partners and non-profit
organizations in the Trenton region.
Required Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree
Ability to work independently and
collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals
Ability to train groups of students
on topics of community engagement and social change
Strong decision making and problem
solving abilities
Experience designing and implementing
plans and projects
Ability to effectively manage
multiple tasks and projects at the same time
Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of and experience with
service learning/community engagement theory and practice
Knowledge of and experience working
with the Mercer County community
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Experience in training and public
speaking
Experience in and familiarity with
culture of higher education institutions
Familiarity with civic engagement and
social change topics
Employer Qualifications
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Final offer of employment is
contingent upon the successful completion of background and
reference checks
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
required for all non-classified positions
The state title for this position is Professional Service Specialist 4. It is aligned with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) bargaining unit. The starting salary for this position is approximately $47,000. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and prescription, as well as generous sick and vacation leave.
The Center for Community Engagement seeks candidates whose employment experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.
The College of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff members and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Contact Information
Applicants should forward their cover letter, resume and three professional references. We will accept applications through the filling of the position. After October 18, 2021 applications will only be accepted if a suitable candidate has not been identified. Please apply to the following link: https://tcnj.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=21002874&lang=en.
Company
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.
Known for its natural beauty, the college is situated on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township, New Jersey, in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for a wealth of degree programs offered through the college’s seven schools: Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education. They include a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development.
TCNJ’s longstanding commitment to faculty-student collaboration was recognized in 2015 by the Council on Undergraduate Research, which named the college the recipient of its inaugural “Campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishment.” In 2006, TCNJ was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.
Essential to its mission, TCNJ believes in the transformative power of education to develop critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders. Leadership programming is offered throughout an undergraduate’s career, as well as other programs and services aimed at students’ social, emotional, career, academic, spiritual, and physical development.
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce to support our mission. Our commitment to diversity is guided by our spirit of service toward our students, faculty and staff. The campus provides a multitude of cultural and social experiences that further broaden and enrich the lives of our College and community members. The College of New Jersey is proud to offer a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits for all eligible employees
We invite you to discover what TCNJ has to offer.
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