Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Program Specialist, Community Engagement & Leadership. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on beautiful suburban campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further. At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. We also offer generous paid time off. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition remission. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.
The Program Specialist will work as part of a larger team that creates a vibrant student experience outside the classroom, specifically managing programs and initiatives that provide students with the unique option to enhance their education and work experience beyond the traditional classroom through leadership and community engagement that enhances the University mission of social justice.
Job Duties:
- Provide direct oversight for the Waltham Group and other student-led clubs whose mission is related to service or community-engaged activities. Support the Waltham Group student executive board and student leaders of service or community engaged-clubs to ensure development of student leaders and volunteers through intentional programs and training, support logistics of student-run volunteer programs including, but not limited to, transportation, budget, risk management, volunteer recruitment, volunteer training, assessment, and reflection. Provide leadership to Waltham Group Executive Board to facilitate and also attend weekly Waltham Group training meetings, team days, program events, and reflections. Supervise Waltham Group Graduate Assistant(s) and other student interns.
- Encourage volunteering & service by the student body. Plan and run the annual VolunteerFest.
- Support DSE coordination with the Vic and Bobbi Samuels ’63 Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation (COMPACT) on programs, fellowships, and services that provide support for students participating in community engaged experiences.
- Manage related program budgets. Support departmental programs and events, and participate in divisional/university committees and initiatives and the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in making programs and services inclusive and accessible to all students.
Qualifications & Additional Information:
Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred
1-3 years related work experience
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Budgeting experience
Experience supervising students and/or volunteers a plus
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
