Coordinator of Community Engagement Position Available In Chemung, New York

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse backgrounds to fill the position of Coordinator of Community Engagement to join the Center for Academic & Professional Excellence (CAPE) team.

The Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE) is a centralized student support hub with a goal of improving students’ academic success, career readiness, and persistence to graduation. Using a growth mindset model, our staff empower and support all students in developing the skills and confidence they need to achieve their academic and professional goals in college and throughout their lives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide support of the Community Engagement requirement within the Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE);
• Promote meaningful integration of Community Engagement (volunteerism) into the student experience;
• Cultivate community partnerships (e.g., public schools, non-profits, social service agencies, etc.) to strengthen Elmira College’s impact in the local community;
• Host community partners on campus for student networking events, particularly the Community Engagement Fair;
• Coordinate volunteer programs, events, and engagement opportunities designed to reach, welcome, and meet the needs of our student population and promote their participation in Community Engagement experiences, including First Year, First Service);
• Advertise Community Engagement initiatives, activities, and events;
• Collaborate with student clubs and organizations to facilitate ongoing support of local agencies with shared missions;
• Oversee all students’ Community Engagement completion and maintain reports (attendance, completion, and satisfaction) on a monthly basis;
• Work with the Office of Alumni Engagement to identify alumni and friends of the college for networking, educational, and mentoring opportunities;
• Maintain positive customer service to all students, faculty, and staff;
• Provide support to the Director of CAPE through general administrative tasks;
• Commit to occasional evening and weekend hours for programs, events, and community meetings (approx. 4x per year);
• Support CAPE operations through collaboration, cross training, and administrative assistance; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human services, non-profits, community organizing, or education;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Understanding of best practices in human resource management; and
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of community and campus resources to ensure timely and efficient referrals when appropriate.

WORK LOCATION

Elmira, NY – NOT Remote

SUPERVISES OTHERS

None

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@elmira.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701.If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.APPLICATION

DEADLINE

Open until filled.

STATUS:

Full-time, approximately 37.5 hours per week

BASIS OF PAY

Hourly, Non-exempt

COMPENSATION

In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:

• Tuition waiver for you and your dependents;
• College-paid Short-term disability Insurance;
• College-paid group term life insurance;
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options;
• 15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break/New Year’s;
• Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals;
• Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program;
• A base starting hourly rate of $20-$23 per hour, according to experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent public contact and interruptions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

Minimum Salary:

20

Maximum Salary:

23

Salary Unit:

Hourly