What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER FOR COMMUNITY BASED INTERNSHIPS position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #:
225453
Department:
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Job Location:
Seattle Campus
Posting Date:
08/08/2023
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$5,616 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
Although open until filled, applications received by 8/30/23 will receive priority consideration.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA)shapes, advances, and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching.
Within UAA, theCommunity Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE)unit provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to thriving communities. Building authentic community and campus partnerships drive our work. CELE programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, pK-12 student success and place-based initiatives.
CELE has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Manager for Community Based Internships.
The Program Manager for Community Based Internships leads the day-to-day implementation of the Undergraduate Community Based Internship (UCBI) program; is a member of the facilitation team for General Studies 350 and LEAD 298; and offers strategic support for paid internship programs in the CELE Center. The range of tasks in this position will include: recruitment, advising, and academic support of students interested in community-based internships; outreach and relationship building with community-based organizations that host undergraduate interns; implementation of co-curricular workshops and/or class sessions for community-based interns; the development of campus partnerships to support community-based internship programming; and supervision of graduate student staff focused on undergraduate student development via internships with non-profit and government organizations.
Under the supervision of the Director of Community Engagement, the Program Manager for Community Based Internships will have the following responsibilities:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Community-Based Internships Program Management (60%)
Lead recruitment, advising and placement processes between UW undergraduates and community partner organizations.
Develop and implement information sessions to support undergraduate recruitment for community-based internships
Offer application workshops and/or individualized support for undergraduate internship applicants
Foster strong campus partnerships to support student recruitment, program growth, and overall learning goals for internships across campus.
Maintain existing partnerships with non-profit and government internships via site visits, phone calls, and electronic communicationoften in coordination with the graduate student team.
Provide strategic consultation and logistical support for internship matches between non-profit/government partners and undergraduate students.
Management of the UCBI program budget; additional contributions to long-term strategic planning and program sustainability.
Identify and develop partnerships with (new) community-based organizations in a manner that is consistent with Carlson Center values.
Support community partner's knowledge and facility with community-based internships best practice, as well as community engagement scholarship, pedagogy and practice.
Sustain funding partnerships and seek additional creative solutions to sustain and/or expand community-based internship opportunities for UW students.
Curriculum, Assessment, Program Innovation (25%)
Co-facilitate the General Studies 350 (Internship Practice and Reflection) course in partnership with the Career and Internship Center and/or graduate student staff.
Serve as the instructor of record for LEAD 298 (Special Topics), an optional course for students in the Undergraduate Community Based Internship (UCBI) program.
Support deep student reflection on learning in their internships through workshop and curricular supports; scaffold opportunities for students to demonstrate their critical reflection and professional development outcomes in response to their internship experiences.
In collaboration with campus partners, support additional curricular connections for students engaged in community-based internships.
Participate in the Internship Course Manager Learning community, a group of staff and faculty who share questions, challenges, and best practices for managing internship reflection courses.
Design and implement an assessment plan to monitor experiences of students and community partner organizations; continually improve existing assessment mechanisms.
Work with the graduate student mentor team to monitor and maintain quality of internships and identify potential areas for improvements.
Support institutional funding requirements by producing reports on student involvement and outcomes.
Organizational Culture and Participation (15%)
Interview, hire, and train student staff team to include three graduate staff assistants (1.5FTE) and occasional hourly student support. Coordinate team schedules in a manner that best supports program function.
Provide project management for student staff as they complete many of the day-to-day tasks related to the community-based internships; provide strategic and logistical support for student staff members as they grow their skills and capacities as team members.
Play a key role in developing and maintaining an internal organization culture consistent with CELE Center values and strategic priorities.
Participate in CELE Center, UAA, and other campus workgroups or committees as requested.
Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree
Three years professional experience
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Aptitude for developing collaborative relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately (through written word and public speaking) with varied stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative in a team-based environment, follow through on independent projects, and balance multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail.
Creative problem solving skills, ability to balance a variety of time sensitive duties, and flexibility as priorities shift.
Strong organizational skills, creativity, demonstrated attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and manage deadlines.
Exhibit an appreciation of, sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Understanding of educational inequities and the racial and socioeconomic disparities that exist in our communities and how those translate to higher education settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Place-based relationships and network in the Seattle non-profit community.
Professional experience managing volunteers/interns in a complex non-profit or government organization.
Experience teaching, training, or facilitating workshops with adults.
Experience working with college students, community service programs, and/or service-learning pedagogy.
All UAA CELE Staff will demonstrate and integrate the following Undergraduate Academic Affairs Competencies:
Accountability and Integrity
Race, Equity, and Difference
Constituent Focus
Collaboration and Teamwork
Application Assessments:
1. Cover Letter
2. Diversity Statement: Racial equity is a core value for the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center. We believe in the importance of centering race at the forefront of our work in addressing all other forms of inequities. We believe in a community where all thrive and have the opportunity and resources needed to achieve their goals. We strive to support minoritized and marginalized student populations and to create equitable educational experiences that allow for access, retention and leadership opportunities. We commit to addressing systemic oppressions, challenging our own individual biases and working towards transforming our individual and collective culture, policies and practices to accelerate change. Please describe your philosophy around racial equity and the efforts you have made to address issues of equity in your professional, volunteer or civic work.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Although open until filled, applications received by 8/30/23 will receive priority consideration.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA)shapes, advances, and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching.
Within UAA, theCommunity Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE)unit provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to thriving communities. Building authentic community and campus partnerships drive our work. CELE programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, pK-12 student success and place-based initiatives.
CELE has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Manager for Community Based Internships.
The Program Manager for Community Based Internships leads the day-to-day implementation of the Undergraduate Community Based Internship (UCBI) program; is a member of the facilitation team for General Studies 350 and LEAD 298; and offers strategic support for paid internship programs in the CELE Center. The range of tasks in this position will include: recruitment, advising, and academic support of students interested in community-based internships; outreach and relationship building with community-based organizations that host undergraduate interns; implementation of co-curricular workshops and/or class sessions for community-based interns; the development of campus partnerships to support community-based internship programming; and supervision of graduate student staff focused on undergraduate student development via internships with non-profit and government organizations.
Under the supervision of the Director of Community Engagement, the Program Manager for Community Based Internships will have the following responsibilities:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Community-Based Internships Program Management (60%)
Lead recruitment, advising and placement processes between UW undergraduates and community partner organizations.
Develop and implement information sessions to support undergraduate recruitment for community-based internships
Offer application workshops and/or individualized support for undergraduate internship applicants
Foster strong campus partnerships to support student recruitment, program growth, and overall learning goals for internships across campus.
Maintain existing partnerships with non-profit and government internships via site visits, phone calls, and electronic communicationoften in coordination with the graduate student team.
Provide strategic consultation and logistical support for internship matches between non-profit/government partners and undergraduate students.
Management of the UCBI program budget; additional contributions to long-term strategic planning and program sustainability.
Identify and develop partnerships with (new) community-based organizations in a manner that is consistent with Carlson Center values.
Support community partner's knowledge and facility with community-based internships best practice, as well as community engagement scholarship, pedagogy and practice.
Sustain funding partnerships and seek additional creative solutions to sustain and/or expand community-based internship opportunities for UW students.
Curriculum, Assessment, Program Innovation (25%)
Co-facilitate the General Studies 350 (Internship Practice and Reflection) course in partnership with the Career and Internship Center and/or graduate student staff.
Serve as the instructor of record for LEAD 298 (Special Topics), an optional course for students in the Undergraduate Community Based Internship (UCBI) program.
Support deep student reflection on learning in their internships through workshop and curricular supports; scaffold opportunities for students to demonstrate their critical reflection and professional development outcomes in response to their internship experiences.
In collaboration with campus partners, support additional curricular connections for students engaged in community-based internships.
Participate in the Internship Course Manager Learning community, a group of staff and faculty who share questions, challenges, and best practices for managing internship reflection courses.
Design and implement an assessment plan to monitor experiences of students and community partner organizations; continually improve existing assessment mechanisms.
Work with the graduate student mentor team to monitor and maintain quality of internships and identify potential areas for improvements.
Support institutional funding requirements by producing reports on student involvement and outcomes.
Organizational Culture and Participation (15%)
Interview, hire, and train student staff team to include three graduate staff assistants (1.5FTE) and occasional hourly student support. Coordinate team schedules in a manner that best supports program function.
Provide project management for student staff as they complete many of the day-to-day tasks related to the community-based internships; provide strategic and logistical support for student staff members as they grow their skills and capacities as team members.
Play a key role in developing and maintaining an internal organization culture consistent with CELE Center values and strategic priorities.
Participate in CELE Center, UAA, and other campus workgroups or committees as requested.
Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree
Three years professional experience
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Aptitude for developing collaborative relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately (through written word and public speaking) with varied stakeholders.
Ability to take initiative in a team-based environment, follow through on independent projects, and balance multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail.
Creative problem solving skills, ability to balance a variety of time sensitive duties, and flexibility as priorities shift.
Strong organizational skills, creativity, demonstrated attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and manage deadlines.
Exhibit an appreciation of, sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Understanding of educational inequities and the racial and socioeconomic disparities that exist in our communities and how those translate to higher education settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Place-based relationships and network in the Seattle non-profit community.
Professional experience managing volunteers/interns in a complex non-profit or government organization.
Experience teaching, training, or facilitating workshops with adults.
Experience working with college students, community service programs, and/or service-learning pedagogy.
All UAA CELE Staff will demonstrate and integrate the following Undergraduate Academic Affairs Competencies:
Accountability and Integrity
Race, Equity, and Difference
Constituent Focus
Collaboration and Teamwork
Application Assessments:
1. Cover Letter
2. Diversity Statement: Racial equity is a core value for the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center. We believe in the importance of centering race at the forefront of our work in addressing all other forms of inequities. We believe in a community where all thrive and have the opportunity and resources needed to achieve their goals. We strive to support minoritized and marginalized student populations and to create equitable educational experiences that allow for access, retention and leadership opportunities. We commit to addressing systemic oppressions, challenging our own individual biases and working towards transforming our individual and collective culture, policies and practices to accelerate change. Please describe your philosophy around racial equity and the efforts you have made to address issues of equity in your professional, volunteer or civic work.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
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