Transformative Learning Coordinator - University College

The Virginia CommonwealthUniversity Institute for Transformative Learning part of the UniversityCollege has an exciting opportunity for a Transformative Learning Coordinator!

Position Overview:

The mission of the Institute for TransformativeLearning at Virginia Commonwealth University is to support faculty and empowerstudents through innovative educational experiences that combine rigorousacademic research with meaningful community engagement. We aim to providehigh-impact hands-on opportunities including research-supportive andcommunity-engaged learning research experiences and service-learningpartnerships. Our focus on experiential education fosters critical thinkingself-discovery and personal growth preparing students to become autonomouslearners and active participants in their communities.

Reporting to the Director of Engaged Transformative Learning the Transformative Learning Coordinator supports the mission of the Institute specifically VCUs Service-learning program and Relevant Experiential and Applied Learning (REAL) to ensure that the university is meeting its goal of providing transformative real-world experiences for all position will work with the Director to implement support and advance these areas of transformative learning supporting day-to-day operations of these programs. There are likely to be other duties as needed in support of the Institute for Transformative Learning.

Typical Duties

Thetypical duties and responsibilities of the Transformative Learning Coordinatorinclude but are not limited to the following:

Program Management Training & Development:

• Support the Director of Engaged Transformative Learning in developing and implementing streamlined operations
• Provide support for the development and management of service-learning and REAL programming opportunities and processes.
• Create and manage communication processes and platforms with on- and off-campus stakeholders.
• Assist with the continued development of the Service-learning Teaching Assistant Program.
• Assist with maintaining program database(s) for data reporting and assessment.
• Work with the Director to maintain accurate program records and documentation ensuring compliance with VCUs policies and procedures.
• Participate in committees that assist in forming collaborative relationships with faculty and community members.

Training & Orientation:

• Coordinate and develop orientation and training sessions for faculty staff students and community partners.
• Assist in creating and maintaining training materials and templates for faculty and community partners for best practices and consistency.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities for faculty.
  

Student Coordination & Support:

• Coordinate student outreach and marketing opportunities that will increase awareness of opportunities and programming.
• Manage the application and enrollment process for students.
• Support the teaching and development of service-learning teaching assistants.

Faculty/Staff Recruitment & Support:

• Work with the Director to provide support and guidance to the University community on requirements and processes for course proposals and renewals.
• Assist with the recruitment and training of faculty for programs and efforts.
• Provide support for and manage the application process for faculty.
• Engage with academic units to provide information to increase awareness of the Institute and offerings.

Campus & Community Engagement:

• Meet with college and other campus stakeholders for collaboration support and opportunities.
• Engage with colleagues in Community Engagement to stay abreast of programming and opportunities to connect with the community.
• Attend off-campus events with Director and/or Community Engagement colleagues to form relationships with community leaders and key partners.
• Provide information on opportunities to potential community partners serving as a liaison for the unit.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong writing public speaking and engagement skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to include the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels within the university and external constituents.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree(or higher) preferred in a related field (e.g. Education Educational Leadership Interdisciplinary Studies or Public Administration).
  
• Experience: Prior experience in higher education. Experience with faculty development community engagement and communication/outreach. Familiarity with student experiential learning.
  
• Skills: Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment. Proficiency in project management software and a commitment to fostering a collaborative student-centered learning environment.

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