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CEL Coordinator, ACEL

Employer
The College of New Jersey
Location
New Jersey, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 28, 2021

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: 

    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

    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

    Knowledge of and experience with service learning/community engagement theory and practice Knowledge of and experience working with the Mercer County community
    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

    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

TCNJ

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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