Partners Program Education Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all aspects of the Partners Program including, but not limited to:  recruitment of participants, training and retention of volunteers, logistical and technical support, evaluation, event and program managements, supervision of student workers, and reporting 
  • Research and create program ideas and a sequencing structure for developing leadership skills and self-esteem to assist fifth grade students with the transition to middle school
  • Monitor, assess, and evaluate the progress of the 40 fifth grade youth and 20 college student mentors over the course of the 22-week program
  • Provide direct instruction, training and supervision of the six undergraduate student site leaders
  • Serve as a liaison to DeBerry Elementary school and Brookings Elementary School to continue this partnership, provide ongoing communication and develop program strategies for successfully working with youth and families.

Secondary Responsibilities: 

  • In conjunction with others, plan, develop and implement trainings, programs and activities that encourage student participation in community volunteer and service learning opportunities  
  • Develop educational materials and trainings to educate students and ensure their awareness of developmental, cultural and/or ethnic differences which may exist within the population with whom they work
  • Conceptualize, develop and implement programs/trainings based on college student desires and community identified needs 
  • Facilitate student development of learning objectives and assist with supervision of students receiving academic credit for their service learning experience (2%).
  • Assist with coordination of College Service Fairs, College Visit Days and New Student Orientation (NSO) as necessary 
  • Participate in professional development opportunities and committees offered through the Division of Inclusion and Campus Life as schedule allows

Fellowship Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

Excellent written and oral communication skills; functional knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel and/or Google Docs and Spreadsheets); comfortable speaking and working with diverse populations.

Position Requirements: 

Applicants must be matriculating towards a Graduate Degree at Springfield College, able to successfully pass a Springfield Public Schools background check and obtain driver safety certification through Springfield College. Preference given to candidates who are available during Partners Program meeting times (Monday-Thursday 3-7pm).

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