A detailed position description for our Coordinator of Community Partnerships is copied below, and can be found online in the UW Hires system, under requisition number 108902.     The  Carlson  Leadership  &  Public  Service  Center  is  pleased  to  announce  an  opening  for  a   full-­‐time  Coordinator  of  Community  Partnerships  (payroll  title:  Counseling  Services   Coordinator).  The  Carlson  Leadership  &  Public  Service  Center  develops  service-­‐Learning,   community-­‐based  participatory  research,  and  civic  leadership  opportunities  for  UW   students  that  sustain  reciprocal  partnerships,  deepen  learning,  advance  civic   engagement,  and  contribute  to  our  greater  community.  The  Carlson  Center  is  one  of   nine  programs  in  the  Center  for  Experiential  Learning  and  Diversity  that  provide   opportunities  for  UW  undergraduates  to  extend  their  learning  beyond  the  classroom.         This  position  will  be  an  integral  part  of  the  Carlson  Center  team,  working  to  connect   academic  course  content  with  community-­‐based  learning  opportunities  for  University  of   Washington  undergraduates.    The  Coordinator  of  Community  Partnerships  will   contribute  to  the  work  of  the  Carlson  Center  by  initiating,  cultivating,  and  sustaining   strong  relationships  with  many  community  organizations  in  order  to  enhance  student   learning  through  substantial  community  engagement.    Someone  in  this  position  must  be   able  to  convey  the  quality  and  importance  of  community-­‐based  learning  to  many   different  constituents:  undergraduate  students,  faculty  and  graduate  student   instructors,  university  administrators,  donors  and  foundation  staff,  and  community   organization  representatives  (whether  they  be  volunteers,  paid  staff  or  board   members).       Specific  Responsibilities  include:   • Counsel  students  on  choices  for  community  experiences,  helping  them  connect   academic  work  and  aspirations  with  community  assets  and  challenges.  Coordinate  the   student  registration  process  for  service-­‐learning  courses  and  internship  experiences.   • Work  with  board  members,  staff  and  volunteers  at  community-­‐based   organizations  to  develop  meaningful  learning  experiences  for  UW  students.  Cultivate   and  deliver  training  opportunities  that  support  the  service-­‐learning  program  for   undergraduate  students,  community  partners,  and  UW  faculty  and  instructors.   Coordinate  evaluation  and  assessment  of  community-­‐based  learning  experiences  for   students.   • Coordinate  outreach  to  community-­‐based  organizations,  disseminate  information   about  UW  partnership  opportunities  and  develop  new  partnerships  through  workshops,   site  visits,  and  resource  materials.  Maintain  community  partner  database.   • Coordinate  partnerships  with  the  University  District  community,  including  service   providers,  residents,  the  business  community,  and  City  of  Seattle   representatives.    Activities  include  collaborating  on  days  of  service,  and  planning   community  events.    

    Requirements   • Bachelor’s  degree  from  an  accredited  institution. • Two  or  more  years  of  professional  experience,  with  a  minimum  of  one  year  in  a   social  services  or  higher  education  setting.      Experience  in  volunteer  management  or   coordinating  higher  education  service-­‐learning  programs  is  strongly  preferred. • Excellent  oral  and  written  communication  skills,  particularly  the  ability  to  work   with  multiple  constituencies  across  communication  platforms. • Demonstrated  ability  to  take  initiative,  follow  through  on  independent  projects,   and  balance  multiple  priorities  with  a  strong  attention  to  detail. • Ability  to  build  and  maintain  strong  relationships  with  university  students,   Carlson  Center  community  partners,  and  university  faculty  and  staff. • Commitment  to  Carlson  Leadership  &  Public  Service  Center’s  values  and   fundamental  mission  to  engage  undergraduates  in  understanding,  building,  and   improving  our  communities. • Demonstrated  ability  to  use  basic  and  some  advanced  functions  of  Windows   operating  systems,  Microsoft  Office  Suite  (Word,  Excel,  Power  Point,  and  Outlook),  the   internet  and  web-­‐based  forms.     Equivalent  education/experience  will  substitute  for  all  minimum  qualifications  except   where  there  are  legal  requirements  such  as  license/certification/registration.   Salary  is  commensurate  with  education  and  experience.         APPLICATION  PROCEDURE   To  learn  more  about  and  apply  for  this  position,  please  visit  UW  Hires  and  Search  for   Requisition  Number  108902.  The  position  closes  on  Monday,  July  7,  2014.       If  you  have  questions,  please  contact  Kathryn  Pursch  Cornforth,  Assistant  Director,   Carlson  Leadership  &  Public  Service  Center,  [email protected]  or  206.616.0784.     The  University  of  Washington  is  an  equal  opportunity,  affirmative  action  employer.     To  request  disability  accommodation  in  the  application  process,  contact  the  Disability   Services  Office  at  206-­‐543-­‐6450  /  206-­‐543-­‐6452  (tty)  or  [email protected].