SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center), the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, has an opening for the inaugural Assistant Director of Academic Service-Learning. The Assistant Director supports the growth and effectiveness of academically-based community engagement activities, including service-learning courses. 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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Create and implement service-learning courses in conjunction with faculty, 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.
Qualifications: Masters degree required in Public Health, Education, or College Student Personnel/Higher Education. 3 years of related experience in an institution of higher education or the non-profit field. 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.
Reports to: Associate Director, SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center)
Starting Salary: $42,168-$55,000
To Apply: Apply online at: http://jobs.jhu.edu, requisition #307938. Please include both a cover letter and resume or CV. Priority application deadline is Wed, May 11, 2016.