Advocates for Community Engagement Coordinator, SLP (Educational Resources Spec)
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

CTR FOR INNOVATIVE TCH & LRNG (BL-CITL-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Service-Learning Program (SLP) supports curricular service partnerships between instructors and diverse community entities, including non-profits, local and state governments, and small and large businesses. Instructors on the IU Bloomington Campus teach over 300 service-learning courses annually, partnering with over 100 community partners in the Bloomington-Monroe County area. Over 3000 students annually complete these classes, providing service in their community that is integral to their academic coursework. Our community partners provide a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) experience for the student while receiving support for their work. The SLP is located within Indiana University Bloomington's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL). CITL is a unit within the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education on the Bloomington Campus of Indiana University.

This 12-month position is responsible for designing and administering the Advocates for Community Engagement (ACE) program and reports to the Service-Learning Program (SLP) Director. The program supervises and trains undergraduate students who, as Cox Engagement Scholars, placed with public and private agencies, support faculty, students, and community partners in community engaged learning partnerships. is geared at developing professional skills, fostering wellness and development, and building community. This role frequently interfaces directly with students and community partner stakeholders involved in community engaged learning and collaborates with staff in their own department and the Cox Scholars Program on respective shared program goals.

Job Summary

Specific Department Responsibilities

• Leads ACE/Cox Engagement Scholars program development and implementation
• Selects, supervises, trains, and provides on-going support for 30 ACEs serving at community agencies
• Develops and implements ACE learning and development program, including curricular and instructional design and delivery
• Trains and supports ACEs to work with faculty to facilitate high-quality service-learning
• Coordinates ACE supervision with on-site community partners
• Develops and conducts program evaluation strategies to assess ACE program and student learning and development and job performance

General Responsibilities

• Provides support and guidance to faculty in both individual and group settings regarding instructional support, pedagogical practice, classroom management, and federal regulations like FERPA and Title IX.
• Determines additional support needs through consultation and designs resources to meet educational support needs.
• Participates in educational resources initiatives in coordination with faculty and staff to improve student academic outcomes and improve classroom experience.
• Trains teaching assistants, associate instructors, and graders in grading methods, responding appropriately to student concerns, and resolving complex issues.
• Plans seminars, workshops, and other events for faculty, associate instructors, and students, as requested and appropriate by faculty.
• Advances programs from individual consultations/workshops to larger-scale transformative events/projects when appropriate.
• May oversee student testing administration and consult regularly with students regarding coordination of educational resources.
• May serve as an informational resource and/or delegate tasks to administrative staff.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in related field

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$50,000

Benefits Overview

Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Educational Resources

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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