Strategist, Service Learning

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Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University. PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking " Next " at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the " Experience " page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled " Resume/CV. " This is the appropriate box to upload all documents. Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee: Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only). Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1). Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy . JOB TITLE SUMMARY Job Title: Strategist, Service Learning Division: Academic Affairs Evaluation Group: Staff FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director, Careers, Internships, and Achievement Positions Supervised: N/A Job Summary Within the Office of Careers, Internships, and Achievement (CIA) in Academic Affairs, the strategist, service learning supports the development, implementation, and assessment of high-impact service-learning experiences that advance Lindenwood University's mission of Real Experience, Real Success. The strategist builds and sustains community partnerships, collaborates with faculty to integrate experiential learning into the curriculum, and supports key programs, including the Federal Work-Study Community Service Program and the Community Service Honors Designation. This position also cross-trains across CIA's full range of services, including career coaching, internship advising, and study abroad, to provide holistic and integrated support to students. Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Job Responsibilities and Execution Supports the Federal Work Study Community Service program including identifying and vetting community partner organizations, recruiting and hiring qualified student participants, and managing timecards Integrates Federal Work Study participants into the Community Service Honors Designation program Supports the CIA in developing processes for integrating high-impact practices into the curriculum; assesses risk/liability of off-campus learning experiences Creates and supports student/faculty recognition procedures for the CIA including the Community Service Honors Designation in collaboration with Student Involvement and Academic Services Provides career coaching including resume review, interview preparation, and job search strategies Assists students with internship searches and connecting with employer opportunities Supports study abroad advising including program selection, application processes, and relevant course/program equivalencies Assists with First Destination Survey data collection and other assessment initiatives Supports career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, and other CIA programming as needed Service Excellence Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values Intentionally acts with empathy to create a welcoming, inclusive environment that respects diverse perspectives and backgrounds Serves as contact person for students, faculty, and partners needing support with experiential learning opportunities Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration Develops and sustains mutually beneficial partnerships with non-profit, governmental, and community-based organizations to support service learning, internships, and other experiential opportunities; represents the university in local and regional service-learning networks to identify and cultivate new community connections Collaborates with faculty, the Lindenwood Learning Academy, campus offices, and community organizations to design and implement service-learning experiences in courses and co-curricular programs; provides training and professional development on service-learning pedagogy and best practices Collaborates with partners in Acade