POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Coordinator
Coordinator, Service Learning
POWER Project
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
C
JOB SUMMARY: Provide support in the coordination and supervision of the program to which the job is
assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
35%
1.
Coordinate the day-to-day operations for the Service Learning Protecting Our
Water and Environmental Resources (POWER) project. Plan and execute a
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) student
conference.
2.
Work with assigned evaluator of the grant to prepare documentation of
progress and success of the POWER initiative. Manage database system for
reporting purposes.
15%
3.
Maintain files and necessary documentation from student experiences and
prepare monthly reports for the Dean and write progress reports for Learn and
Serve America.
15%
4.
Identify faculty with relevant interests and encourage their involvement.
Develop and lead workshops and training designed to incorporate service
learning opportunities into new and existing courses.
10%
5.
Develop and lead workshops and trainings designed to assist community
partners to become more effective at facilitating service learning experiences
for STEM students.
10%
6.
Identify opportunities for STEM students’ Service Learning experiences at a
variety of community organizations including site visits. Develop and
maintain relationships with community partners.
10%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Program Manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of staff assigned.
Effective: 10/01/10
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work effectively with a diverse population having sensitivity to cultural
issues;
Leadership and teambuilding skills;
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written;
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The
employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 10/01/10
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POSITION TITLE:
Coordinator, Service Learning POWER Project
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 10/01/10
Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this
description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 10/01/10
Date
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