Civic Engagement & Service-Learning Lead

Coppin-State-University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Coppin State University is hiring a Coordinator of Civic Engagement and Service Learning to connect academic learning with community-based experiences. You will manage service-learning programs, recruit and train students, and collaborate with faculty to integrate service into coursework.

The role emphasizes partnership development with nonprofits, tracking engagement hours, and assuring program quality and alignment with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, public administration, nonprofit management, higher education, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in civic engagement or service-learning in higher education.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and managing community partnerships.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate civic engagement and service-learning opportunities for undergraduate students, including volunteer placements, community-based projects, and campus service initiatives.
• Recruit, train, and support students participating in community engagement activities.
• Plan and facilitate service days, community events, and civic engagement programming throughout the academic year.
• Maintain participation records and track student engagement hours for reporting, recognition, and assessment purposes.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate service-learning components into academic courses across disciplines.
• Provide logistical and pedagogical support for faculty developing or revising service-learning syllabi, assignments, and reflection activities.
• Assist in developing workshops and training sessions on best practices in service-learning and community-based teaching.
• Support assessment of service-learning outcomes related to student learning, civic development, and community impact.
• Establish and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, schools, and community agencies to identify appropriate and meaningful service placements for students.
• Coordinate community partner onboarding, agreements, and communication to ensure mutual expectations and compliance with university policies.
• Conduct periodic site visits and evaluations to ensure quality placements and student safety.
• Maintain accurate records of community partnerships, memoranda of understanding, risk documentation, and student participation.
• Assist in preparing reports and data summaries related to civic engagement participation, outcomes, and institutional reporting requirements.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts to promote civic engagement opportunities through campus communication channels, social media, and events.
• Participate in Office of Experiential Learning initiatives, campus events, and assessment activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data collection & reporting

Communication & facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree (social work/education/public administration/nonprofit management/higher education)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Student engagement platforms

Job description

Coppin State University is hiring a Coordinator of Civic Engagement and Service Learning to connect academic learning with community-based experiences. You will manage service-learning programs, recruit and train students, and collaborate with faculty to integrate service into coursework.

The role emphasizes partnership development with nonprofits, tracking engagement hours, and assuring program quality and alignment with accreditation standards.