Community Partnerships and Experiential Learning Coordinator

Job Details

Community Partnerships and Experiential Learning Coordinator

SUMMARY

In support of the university’s mission and objectives, the Community Partnerships and Experiential Learning Coordinator supports student learning and community engagement by assisting with recruitment, admissions, and partnership coordination. This role facilitates partnerships and programming related to the Living Learning Program and assists with student field experiences. This position collaborates with Community Transformation Center (CTC) leadership on community events and initiatives that advance student experience and recruitment goals as stated in the Lilly Endowment Pathways III grant. This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Living Learning Program Support

• Collaborates with CTC staff on curriculum design and facilitates selected program elements.
• Coordinates logistics for faculty, staff, and community partners involved in program delivery.
• Establishes, strengthens, and maintains partnerships with churches and organizations in the Historic Northwest district through outreach, networking, formal agreements, and joint programming, with a goal of 10% annual growth.
• Serves as liaison with university Facilities to coordinate routine maintenance and timely completion of renovation projects for CTC office and residential facilities.
• Assists the Director with projects and programming connected to the Living Learning Program, ensuring alignment with institutional, grant, and community goals.
• Supports recruitment and outreach, including local travel and periodic national / international visits to churches, universities, conferences, and community faith-based initiatives.
• Engages prospective students throughout the admissions process, providing guidance from inquiry to enrollment.
• Assists in planning and executing at least three community-facing workshops or events each year, to raise the profile of CTC and advance its mission.

Student Field Experience Coordination

Program Support and Operations

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

Bachelor’s degree in Theological Education (Bible, Ministry, Theology), Community Organizing, or related field, required.

EXPERIENCE :

5+ years of experience in community organizing, ministry, or other relevant experience.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :