Part-Time Coordinator, Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (ICED) (North)

Today, more than 165,000 students attend Miami Dade College, a state-supported college with seven campuses, two centers and numerous outreach centers.

The Part-Time Coordinator is responsible for helping oversee the day-to-day operations of a Campus Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED), which entails coordinating academic service-learning, Community Service Federal Work Study, and campus-community partnership activities.

* Helps maintain/manage the iCED office to support students and faculty * Creates and implements a faculty development program that provides training to faculty interested in service-learning * Recognizes faculty and students by preparing certificates and letters and helping to organize a recognition reception yearly * Assists with organizing a volunteer fair twice a year to promote community involvement and to give service-learning students more opportunities to set up their placement * Plays a leadership role with students, faculty and community partners to solve problems that arise * Encourages faculty to use service-learning as an instructional tool * Helps create and maintain partnerships with approximately thirty (30) non-profit agencies that can serve as service-learning host sites for Miami Dade College students * Works closely to coordinate/integrate all activities with Student Life, Academic Affairs, and the campus administration * Leads the work assignments of one or more student assistants * Ensures effective and efficient operation of the campus America Reads and/or Public Service Fellows program * Assists with recruitment, hiring, placement, support, and coordination of approximately ten (10) part-time America Reads tutors and/or Public Service Fellows * Assists with overseeing communication and effective program implementation at approximately ten (10) schools and community sites that serve as America Reads/Public Service Fellows partners * Helps organize an annual college-wide Presidents Volunteer Service Award Ceremony to recognize students who have excelled in service * Performs other duties as assigned

* Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of related experience to include community organizing and partnership building; or equivalent combination of education and experience * Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures * Demonstrated understanding and commitment to civic engagement, service, and partnership building * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications * Possess management or supervisory skills * Ability to coordinate complex logistics related to project operations * Ability to work independently and effectively with students and administrators * Possess excellent work ethics and reliability * Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment * Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written) * Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend assignments * Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff