Community Engaged Learning Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,072 - 91,302; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a CEL Specialist to manage the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Courses program and support First-Year CEL activities.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to design, implement, and assess meaningful CEL opportunities, including internships and scholarships. This 10-month, 35-hour weekly role requires independent coordination, strong collaboration, and knowledge of CEL design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience building and maintaining community partnerships, with Trenton-area partners preferred.
• Experience organizing and managing records and assessments.
• Experience designing and implementing plans and projects.
• Familiarity with community-engaged learning theory and practice.
• Experience with training and public speaking.
• Non-provisional driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEL Courses program with support from the CEL Director.
• Collaborate with faculty to create, implement, and assess CEL opportunities including classes, internships, scholarships.
• Assist with CEL course design by connecting faculty to community partners and updating syllabi.
• Coordinate logistics, local travel, CEL funding access, and student workshops.
• Assist evaluation through surveys, class visits, and rubric training to assess CEL assignments.
• Support program goals, processes, and operations; implement improvements as needed.
• Maintain records and files for CEL programs, PAWS designations, databases, and reporting.
• Prepare correspondence communicating expectations and timelines for CEL programming.
• Update waivers, policies, and procedures for compliance in collaboration with General Counsel.
• Advise students, parents, and staff on issues within the CEL program.

Skills

Public speaking

Community partnerships

Records management

Project planning

Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a CEL Specialist to manage the Community Engaged Learning (CEL) Courses program and support First-Year CEL activities.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to design, implement, and assess meaningful CEL opportunities, including internships and scholarships. This 10-month, 35-hour weekly role requires independent coordination, strong collaboration, and knowledge of CEL design.