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University at Buffalo Coordinator for Community & Civic Engagement in Buffalo, New York
Position Title: Coordinator for Community & Civic Engagement
Posting Number: P240217
Employer: State
Salary Range: $51,772
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary:
The Division of Student Life (https://www.buffalo.edu/vpsl.html) is accepting applications for the Coordinator for Community and Civic Engagement position within Student Engagement. In this role, you will join a dynamic team of enthusiastic and skilled professionals who provide intentional experiences that ignite UB pride, inspire active involvement, and cultivate socially responsible, well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed both personally and professionally in a global society.
As the Coordinator for Community and Civic Engagement, you are responsible for providing programmatic coordination within our community and civic engagement portfolio.
Your responsibilities include:
Coordinating components of large-scale community and civic engagement programs
Serving as a resource to students engaged in off-campus volunteerism
Building and maintaining positive relationships with campus and community stakeholders
Supervising graduate assistants and undergraduate student employees
Adhering to functional area budget/approved expenditures
Prioritizing and advancing functional area diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives
Contributing positively to the overall success of Student Engagement by integrating Community & Civic Engagement with other functional areas of Student Engagement
Due to the nature of our work, some evening and weekend hours will be required.
About Student Engagement:
Student Engagement at the University at Buffalo fosters a vibrant and inclusive community where all UB students feel a sense of belonging, empowerment, and pride. By creating impactful programs, promoting diversity, fostering leadership development, and enhancing the student experience, we empower our students to make a positive impact within the university, the Buffalo community, and the world at large.
About Student Life:
As a member of Student Life, you will join service professionals, all driven by one shared set of values designed to help ensure students’ well-being, create a safe and supportive environment, and promote student success. In Student Life, growth is a shared passion. We aim for excellence, thinking big and going bold. We pursue our goals tenaciously while stewarding the student experience. We build communities and advance diversity in all forms. We encourage discovery and celebrate success.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages (https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/state/uup.html) .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo (http://buffalo.edu/) .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of one year of experience
Direct experience collaborating with community partners
Knowledge of student development theory or experience supporting students
Proven ability to work with diverse populations
Effective communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks/projects
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct experience managing components within a community and civic engagement portfolio
Master’s degree (A degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, College Personnel, Social Work, Counseling, or related field is preferred.)
Strong presentation and communication skills
Deadline for Applicants: 07/24/2024
Quicklink for Posting: 50965