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Assistant Director of Academic Service-Learning

SOURCE, the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine, is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Service-Learning. The Assistant Director supports the growth and effectiveness of academically-based community engagement activities. The Assistant Director works closely with community partners, faculty, and health professional students in developing community outreach skills, exploring and understanding social justice issues, accessing community resources, and making connections to the Baltimore community, particularly as it relates to students’ future roles as health professionals. More information about SOURCE can be found online at http://SOURCE.jhu.edu.


This position reflects a key value of SOURCE’s work, which is to create transformative learning through establishing and enhancing meaningful and sustainable relationships with local community-based organizations who are addressing pressing social needs and social determinants of health.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support faculty in developing critical service-learning courses, ensure faculty and student development, and create and sustain meaningful relationships with community partners.
  • Educates students, faculty, and community partners about service-learning partnerships and related requirements within the health professions, with special emphasis on adhering to accreditation criteria.
  • Implements educational programs around social justice, social determinants of health, and authentic community partnerships.


SOURCE Service-Learning Academy

  • Our SOURCE Service-Learning Academy is a professional development opportunity for faculty (Faculty Fellows) and SOURCE community partners (Community Fellows). Each year, the program accepts up to 12 Fellows who integrate service-learning into their courses (Faculty Fellows) or agree to work on a service-learning project at their community-based organization (Community Fellows).
  • The Assistant Director works with the SOURCE Associate Director and SOURCE Director to administrate the program.
  • Duties within this area include assisting with the following,
  • Support the recruitment and application process for new Fellows.
  • Assist with the coordination of materials, logistics, and communication.
  • Co-led Academy sessions, including summer seminar and monthly sessions.


Service-Learning Course Advising and Supervision

  • As an extension of work with the Service-Learning Academy, the Assistant Director will advise faculty in service-learning course development which involves the following,
  • Meet regularly with faculty teaching service-learning courses.
  • Advise and provide feedback on curriculum and syllabus development tailored to each course.
  • Recruit and match community projects to service-learning courses.
  • Assist faculty with project management during the course.
  • Administer and manage student and CBO evaluations upon completion of the course.
  • Compile and track data for service-learning upon completion of the course.
  • Develop materials, both print and web-based, for outreach and faculty development in the areas of service-learning, academic-community partnerships, and social justice.


Community Partnership Coordination for Service-Learning Courses, Internships, and Practica

  • Develop and sustain viable community partnerships with local community-based organizations.
  • Assist community partners in structuring their identified needs into engagement opportunities for health professional students.
  • Assist in deepening SOURCE’s responsiveness to community inquiry, and the level of engagement of local community partners in existing SOURCE programs and service-learning courses.
  • Develop and lead community partner capacity building activities, including orientations, educational workshops, and webinars.


Student Outreach and Development

  • Assist with Preparation, Action, Reflection, and Evaluation of service-learning activities.
  • Co-lead the SOURCE Service Scholars Program, including project and student recruitment, Service Academy Sessions and scholar advising.
  • Develop and implement activities surrounding social justice and critical consciousness.
  • Lead efforts to train SOURCE Student Governing Board and student group leaders in critical reflection.


Event and Program Planning

  • Grow the number and types of educational and community engagement events offered by SOURCE.
  • Conduct seminars and workshops, as well as community capacity building events.
  • Must be present and accountable during key activities and events sponsored, co-sponsored or offered by SOURCE, including occasional evening and weekend events.
  • Work with Communications Specialist to develop marketing materials to publicize programs.


Service to SOURCE

  • Develop, review and implement necessary policies and procedures to ensure maximum educational value of service-learning experiences; exposure to diverse populations; personal safety; management of risk.
  • Keep current with service-learning theory, methods and initiatives in order to assist with service-learning efforts at JHU. Participate in relevant conferences when possible.
  • In addition, the Assistant Director functions as an integral member of SOURCE’s team, responding to the needs of the center through contributing to special projects, strategic development, committee representation, and other duties as assigned.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Must have an understanding of public health organizations. Academic administration preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and exert leadership in programs and activities involving faculty, staff, students and community organizations, and to consult with faculty on matters of service-learning pedagogy and curriculum development, particularly in a research-intensive environment.
  • Possess deep understanding of theory and practice of service-learning pedagogy; theory and practice of student development in higher education; program development and implementation experience; curriculum development and teaching experience at the higher education level.
  • Possess understanding of data management skills; statistical data analysis skills a plus, but not required.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and with multiple demands while maintaining flexibility and a good sense of humor.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, facilitate and lead workshops, meetings and training experiences.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's or Ph.D. in education or specific field related to program.
  • Five year's experience in all aspects of academic program administration. Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Additional experience may substitute for education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree required in Public Health, Education, or College Student Personnel/Higher Education.
  • Five year's experience in all aspects of academic program administration, in an institution of higher education or the non-profit field.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Prior experience working with college students, service-learning, or other experiential education programs is required.
  • Transportation, valid driver’s license, and willingness to spend significant time traveling to meet with community partners throughout Baltimore.

 

 

Classified Title: Academic Program Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director of Academic Service-Learning   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $89,000 Annually ($75,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week 
Department name: 60000901-PH Practice and Training 
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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