Manager, Community-Engaged Learning

Job Description:

The Manager, Community-Engaged Learning provides focused management of Swearer Center programs, co-curricular initiatives, community partnerships, and other campus activities related to student learning. The role works to advance community change through five core Swearer Center pathways, with a focus on community-engaged research. The position is responsible for an assigned portfolio of programs, initiatives, partner relationships and/or cohorts of students (with the Laidlaw Scholars Program as the primary focus). The Manager designs and implements community-engaged learning opportunities such as events, workshops and other strategic programming related to community-engaged research and leadership. The Manager plans and implements programming that builds community among cohorts of students, and provides one-on-one and group advising to fellows; conducts program evaluation and data tracking in collaboration with colleagues across the Center; and represents the Center at student-, faculty-, and community-facing events. The Manager is also responsible for representing and maintaining partnerships with offices on the Brown campus as well as external foundations and organizations. The position may supervise 1-2 student staff.

This is a two-year, fixed term position with the possibility of renewal, based on available funding.

Major Responsibilities

• Student Learning and Advising
• Program Development and Management
• Relationship Management and Collaboration
• Swearer Center and University Collaboration and Integration

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

• Strong skills in management, program structure and processes, documentation and assessment.
• Collaborative work style, strong team player, inclusiveness and flexibility; ability to build collaborations with diverse communities.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop students, with a dedicated focus on building personal character, promoting academic excellence, and fostering intercultural understanding.
• Proven track record in furthering university diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while supporting students from historically underrepresented and/or minoritized backgrounds is required.
• Track record of execution and change orientation: open-mindedness; focus on learning, assessment, constant improvement, and accountability; attention to detail.
• Interest in and ability to engage, collaborate with, support, and educate undergraduate students; understanding of and ability to articulate the integration of community engagement and the goals of Brown undergraduate education.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to generate enthusiasm among students and practitioners in the field.
• Ability to work evening and weekend events/programs, including some holidays.

Additional Information

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Priority Deadline: Please apply by November 4, 2026, and include a cover letter.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-13

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Community-Engaged Learning

Department:

Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

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