Community Engagement Supervisor

Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist

Department: Center for Community Engagement

Supervisor: Kimberly Drye-Dancy

Starting Rate of Pay: $10.00

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a yearly basis.

Department Description

High Point University’s Center for Community Engagement cultivates the values, understanding, and relationships required for deep social change in pursuit of justice and the common good.

Job Description

The Community Engagement Specialist will report to Dr. Lynne Murray while on the CWC site. Specialist supports community engagement work and service Learning projects through activities like service learning support, volunteer center coordination, social media/communications support, GivePulse support, and/or general office work.

Job Location/ Hours Required CWC

Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, this position typically requires 10-12 hours per week. The total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. Must be dependable with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities:

Service Learning

• Site Presence & Oversight: Be present at the service-learning site from 2:30–6:00pm Monday-Thursday, ensure site coverage by service learners, complete tasks as requested by site director, and maintain accurate student attendance.

• Support & Mentorship: Mentor new service-learning students, maintain positive relationships at the site, and help coordinate the end-of-semester celebration to support a strong partnership between the site and High Point University.

• Communication & Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison between students, site administration, and professors as needed to support effective communication during volunteer hours.

• Administrative & Academic Responsibilities: Visit the service-learning classroom periodically, manage GivePulse responsibilities, and meet with the professor to discuss student progress and process improvement opportunities.