POSITION OVERVIEW<\/p>\n
The Coordinator for Community Service cultivates student leadership and student learning through community service opportunities that foster positive community impact and a life-long ethic of civic engagement. As an advisor and mentor, the coordinator works closely with students as they develop, implement, evaluate, and reflect on their community service initiatives. The coordinator frequently engages students and student groups in critical conversations about social justice and demonstrates enthusiasm for the wide variety of causes and passions brought forward by students.<\/p>\n
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Oversee key community service initiatives. (30%)<\/p>\n
Advise student-led community service groups with attention to student learning and organizational development. Groups include: Dance Marathon, Alpha Phi Omega, Mr. Wash U, and Habitat for Humanity. (30%)<\/p>\n
Supervise student interns, including Blood Drive Coordinator, Blood Drive Team Leader, and three Marketing & Communications interns. (10%)<\/p>\n
Provide training and consultation to student leaders and staff advisors of community service and philanthropy efforts. Training and discussion topics include effective and responsible practices in community service and fundraising, community partnerships, peer education around social issues, reflection, and program planning. (20%)<\/p>\n
Contribute to initiatives, meetings, and events of the Community Service Office, units within Campus Life, and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, including: Service First, Public Service Fair, Faces of Hope, Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, Community Service Connection email newsletter, student staff training & development, and outreach efforts to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. (10%)<\/p>\n
ABOUT US<\/p>\n
Washington University in St. Louis is a premier, highly selective, independent research university, serving approximately 6000 full-time undergraduates and 5000 full-time graduate\/professional students. Approximately 33% of undergraduates identify as multicultural or international, and 75% of undergraduates live in University housing.<\/p>\n
Our mission for the undergraduate experience is to build and sustain an undergraduate experience of exceptional quality where students, known by name and story, prepare themselves for lives of purpose and meaning.<\/p>\n
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service promotes life-long civic engagement and sustained community impact of students, staff, faculty, and alumni\/ae through five key areas: international service, community-based teaching and learning, co-curricular service, civic life & public service careers, and alumni\/ae involvement in service.<\/p>\n
The Community Service Office serves as a catalyst for students to connect with, build, and sustain meaningful service initiatives in partnership with communities in and outside of St. Louis. Our office is uniquely situated within both the department of Campus Life (which focuses on student involvement, engagement, and leadership) and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service. Our efforts are led by three professional staff and nine student interns.<\/p>\n
Student involvement in community service is motivated by genuine passion for social justice. All community service opportunities are led by students with staff support and advising. Student participation in community service is voluntary. 73% of our undergraduates participate in community service (an average of 12 points higher than our top seven comparison schools), and 86% of our seniors participate in community service.<\/p>\n
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
TO APPLY<\/p>\n
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references electronically on the Human Resources website: http:\/\/hr.wustl.edu<\/a>. We will be conducting interviews at the NASPA conference in Chicago; please indicate if you are planning to attend (position number: P-5118). Please learn more about the office at www.communityservice.wustl.edu<\/a>, and direct questions to communityservice {at} wustl(.)edu<\/span>