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The University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. We provide a participatory student experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, creative practice, connected learning, and community engagement. UW Bothell’s current enrollment is approximately 5,758 students. About half of all undergraduates are first generation college attendees or are from underrepresented groups; nine out of 10 are from Washington. Located along a river and wetlands just north of Seattle, UW Bothell builds vibrant regional partnerships, creates and disseminates new knowledge, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.

Diversity is a core value of University of Washington Bothell. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

The UW Bothell Office of Connected Learning has an outstanding opportunity for a Community-Engaged Learning Program Manager.

The Office of Connected Learning (OCL), a cross-campus unit within the division of Academic Affairs, is committed to access and success for all students by supporting a range of applied experiences that further cross-disciplinary learning, career connections, and contributions to a more just and equitable community on and off campus. The OCL includes Community-Engaged Learning and Research (CELR), the Collaboratory, Global Initiatives, Digital Scholars, and Research and Creative Projects.

Reporting to the Director of Connected Learning, the Program Manager for Community-Engaged Learning leads the day-to-day implementation of community-engaged courses and has significant responsibility for building external community partner and campus relationships. The range of tasks in this position includes direct advising with students enrolled in community-engaged courses, outreach to community-based partner organizations, work with faculty to support and develop community-engaged teaching in their classrooms, and management of online systems and web content to enable and support community-engaged learning at the University of Washington Bothell.

The ideal candidate for this position would possess a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and particularly to utilizing anti-racist practices to foster long-term partnerships.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

Manage and maintain processes of community-engaged learning courses involving communication and coordination between faculty, community partners and students.

Facilitate and coordinate community-engaged learning class orientations at the beginning of each quarter; provide presentation content, logistical support for community partners to attend in person and remote.

Manage community-engaged learning databases, spreadsheets, and reports. Improve systems and processes for efficiency and sustainability.

Oversee the development of risk management policies and processes. Work with the Office of Connected Learning Program Coordinator to ensure student and partner DocuSign documents are completed.

Support management and implementation of Office of Connected Learning student cohort programs that embed community-engaged learning summer projects (e.g., Digital Scholars).

Consistently review community-engaged learning and research activities through an anti-racism framework and make necessary adjustments.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS:

Sustain knowledge of and engagement with the range of existing community-engaged learning partnerships, while further developing an equity-centered portfolio of partners.

Communicate and work with existing community partnerships to match and support community-engaged learning opportunities and communicate about new opportunities for collaboration with Connected Learning programs.

In partnership with Community-Engaged Research Program Manager, engage in community partner networking and promote partner opportunities for Office of Connected Learning; conduct site visits, attend local community meetings, participate in and support partner field trips and partner events.

Develop processes and modalities to show appreciation to community partners.

Create communication feedback loops between faculty, staff, students, and community partners for program improvement, student evaluation, and Office of Connected Learning assessment.

Cultivate and sustain campus relationships to ensure sustainability and success of campus community-engaged learning.

STUDENT SUPPORT:

Manage the logistics of student community-engaged learning registration through database, and placement of students in community partner organizations.

Advise students on selecting a community organization and in reflecting upon their experience.

Respond to questions and concerns from students about community-engaged learning assignments and placements with organizations.

Lead small community building and reflection events for community-engaged learning and broader connected learning students.

Work with Connected Learning Advisor to support students pursuing community-engaged learning awards and scholarships.

FACULTY SUPPORT:

Provide one-on-one faculty consultation on syllabus design, course assignments, partnership opportunities, risk management, and community-engaged learning course designation process.

Facilitate communication between faculty and partners on student performance, course presentations, and site visits, etc.

Guide faculty towards community-engaged learning resources on website, course design, articles, etc.

Collaborate with the Director of Connected Learning and Office of Student Academic Success’ Director of Learning and Teaching on faculty development programs for faculty teaching community-engaged learning courses.

COMMUNICATION:

Manage content on the Community-Engaged Learning and Research website in collaboration with the Office of Connected Learning Communications Manager.

Oversee production and distribution of quarterly community partner newsletter.

Input community-engaged learning opportunities into the Connected Learning student database.

Support the development of communication materials for students, faculty, staff, and community partners to communicate about community-engaged learning opportunities.

In partnership with the Office of Connected Learning team, build communication structures with Academic Advisors and student peer advisors.

Ensure visibility of Office of Connected Learning outside the office via relationship building, collaboration, and general presence remotely and on campus at university events and in classes.

SUPERVISION:

Supervise two student assistants. Facilitate coaching and professional and leadership development opportunities that support student career discernment.

CONTINUED KNOWLEDGE & UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT:

Maintain knowledge in the field of community-engaged learning and research, especially where academics in higher education are connected; attend seminars, conferences, professional development opportunities.

Actively participate in Office of Connected Learning meetings, planning sessions & retreats, and serve and participate on university committees as assigned or designated.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Social Sciences, American Ethnic Studies, Science and Technology, Health Studies, Interdisciplinary Arts, or a related field.

Minimum two years' experience in education, program coordination, administration, project management, community engagement or outreach, service-learning, student affairs, or related field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate, build, and maintain collaborative relationships with students, community partners, faculty, and staff.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with partners who include historically marginalized communities.

Knowledge and understanding of issues related to racism and other systems of oppression.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Ability to take initiative in a team-based environment while simultaneously following through on independent projects.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately (through written word and public speaking) with varied stakeholders.

Demonstrate ability to use basic functions of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), and web-based forms.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Education or a related field.

Professional experience managing volunteers or interns in a university/college setting, non-profit, government organization, or corporation.

Experience working with college students, community-based organizations, or community engaged learning teaching.

Established community relationships and network in the Puget Sound Region.

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A hybrid model of in-person and telework is common within the Office of Connected Learning.

Ability and willingness to travel, primarily in the King and Snohomish County region, and occasionally statewide.

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by June 2, 2023