Item 9.E-April 11, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Vacant
Position #(s): 11898
Current Title: Coordinator, Service Learning
Current Range: 2
(JCC:67202 )
Department: Service Learning and Civic Engagement
College/Division: Provost’s Office
Account #(s): 1101-102-0201
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Marlene Rebori, Director, Service Learning
Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Kevin Carman, Exec Vice Pres and Provost
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
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Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67202 Range:
2
Pos #(s): 11898
JCC:
EEO: 3A
Eff: 4/1/2014
Approved Title: Coordinator, Service Learning
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Coordinator, Service Learning
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Coordinator of Service Learning is the primary contact person to promote, design, develop,
oversee, and implement an academic service learning (and civic engagement) program at the
University of Nevada, Reno. The Coordinator assists community partners, faculty, and students to
develop service partnerships, collaborates with academic units on campus to integrate servicelearning in the curriculum, promotes service-learning opportunities across campus, maintains files and
tracks student learning participation, and organizes service events on campus. The position reports to
the Director, Service Learning and Civic Engagement.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Service Learning and Civic Engagement Opportunity Development
 Identify, develop and sustain academic service-learning and civic engagement opportunities
 Identify appropriate community partners for service-learning opportunities for students and
faculty to support course learning
 Facilitate the development of sustainable relationships among community organizations,
faculty, and students
 Serve as liaison between community partners and the University
 Collaborate among service-oriented, volunteer and outreach programs located on campus to
increase academic service-learning opportunities for students
 Develop and implement student learning objectives and assessment for service-learning
activities
 Conduct and verify site visits with community organizations including memoranda of
understanding (MOUs), partner orientations, safety assurances, risk reduction, etc.
 Supervise and Mentor VISTA Volunteers and Student workers in the Office
 Prepare and ensure measures for tracking impact are in place across academic units
implementing service-learning to strengthen service-learning and engagement efforts
institution wide
 Prepare and orient students for academic service-learning experiences
30% - Service Learning Curriculum Integration
 Promote academic service-learning and civic engagement as an important component of
experiential learning and as part of the UNR student experience
 Provide and assist with faculty professional development training opportunities and resources
to develop expertise and proficiency for best practices in service-learning
 Assist faculty with innovative ways in designing and integrating service-learning pedagogies
for teaching and learning into the curriculum
10% - University-wide Service Learning Programming
 Oversee and help develop university events that promote the concepts of community
engagement and service-learning, such as Engagement Showcase, Volunteer Fairs,
University-wide Service Days, and/or Alternative Spring Break
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10% - Career Development Office Collaboration
 Collaborate with Career Development Office to coordinate a student’s service learning
activities with career aspirations and work force preparation
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Under the direction of the Director, Service Learning and Civic Engagement, the position helps to
develop and carry forth the strategic goals of the program. On a day-to-day basis, the Coordinator has
considerable autonomy in decision-making regarding daily operations. The Coordinator is expected to
make recommendations on resource needs, goals and assessment of the program to the Director.
Impact:
If the incumbent performs responsibilities and achieves goals of the program, then students will have
a more enriching educational experience and the University’s reputation will be enhanced in the
community and nation-wide. If the incumbent is unsuccessful in performing the duties of the position,
then students will lose valuable co-learning educational opportunities outside the traditional campus
setting, jeopardizing both the student’s learning potential and the University’s reputation.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Service-learning/civic engagement activities, pedagogy and instruction
 Program evaluation and assessment criteria and techniques
 Effective teaching strategies, including facilitation, mentoring and group process techniques for
reflection activities
 Current issues and best practices in academic service-learning and civic engagement
 Effective program planning and development
 Supervisory and mentoring principles and practices
 Building sustainable campus-community partnerships
 Service-Learning theory, practice and evaluation
Skills:
 Excellent skills for verbal and written communication including conflict management
 Excellent organizational skills for developing, planning and managing effective programs
 Excellent skills in building relationships among various groups, including community
organizations, faculty and students
 Effectively deliver and articulate presentations, trainings and workshops
 Excellent computer skills including software applications such as Word, Access, Excel,
Powerpoint, etc.
Ability to:
 Develop, plan, lead and facilitate workshops, meetings and training experiences
 Effectively use interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy
 Comfortably interact with diverse community groups
 Prepare and write reports as well as assist in proposal development
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Multi-task several projects while maintaining a high-level of organization with proficiency and
effectiveness
Maintain and/or oversee the Office web-page and social media sites
Work collaboratively in a highly interactive environment
Work flexible hours including some evening and weekend work
Remain up-to-date on the professional trends and standards for service-learning and
community engagement and implement latest trends work practices
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Faculty and students
Controller’s Office or General
Counsel’s Office
Students
Various University Departments
External
Community partners
Reason for Contact
To provide information on service-learning opportunities in the
community; to support faculty needs for integrating servicelearning into the curriculum; to consult with faculty to assist
academic departments in addressing service-learning through
their majors; to improve university programs and department
curricula
To develop appropriate contracts with service-learning partners.
Identify service-learning partners for MOUs
To visit classrooms to prepare students for service-learning
experiences. To serve as a point of contact for students interested
in service-learning opportunities or to help resolve issues if
situations arise concerning service-learning placements
To coordinate scheduling, catering, parking, facilities etc. for
service events
Reason for Contact
To develop service learning opportunities and agreements for
university students and courses; to act as a bridge to connect
student learning with community partner needs; to identify
potential community partners willing to participate with UNR
through MOUs for service-learning between the University and the
Organization; to serve as an initial point of contact for community
organizations
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
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b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years, or a Master’s Degree and one year, of experience to
include service learning/civic engagement or internship placement
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Valid Nevada Driver’s License and expected to use personal vehicle to establish
community partnerships for service-learning placements