Community Engagement Specialist

Simmons College Company•Boston, MA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for coordinating and supporting co-curricular community engagement programs at Simmons University. This position works collaboratively with students, campus partners, and community organizations to implement service-oriented programming, support student leadership development, and cultivate meaningful community partnerships. The Specialist contributes to the planning, execution, and assessment of programs that advance community engagement and social justice initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
2-4 years of related experience in community engagement, student affairs, non-profit management, or a other related field
Demonstrated experience advising, mentoring, or supporting diverse student populations, with a strong focus on student leadership development
Experience supporting program assessment and monitoring program budgets
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse populations and collaborate across departments

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication (Written, Verbal, Presentation) and interpersonal skills
Passionate about creating an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment
Teamwork & the ability to work collaboratively with others toward common goal
Capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving community needs

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day operations of current co-curricular service programs.
Provide training, professional development, and reflection opportunities for students with an emphasis on leadership and social justice.
Coordinate leadership training curriculum with other co-curricular and academic initiatives.
Research best practices and new approaches to improve quality and impact of programming.
Assist in assessing program outcomes, evaluating effectiveness, preparing reports, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Monitor program expenses to use resources efficiently; manage student program budgets: manage purchases; track student group spending; maintain records and documentation.
Track Community Federal Work Study, ensuring that the center hits annual targets.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners which meet student and program needs, while providing a community benefit.
Support the overall operations of the Center including campus-wide engagement initiatives, evaluation across programs, and creation of a comprehensive annual report.
Contribute to campus-wide community engagement initiatives and participate in planning efforts related to student engagement.
Assist with implementation of departmental initiatives and projects that support student engagement priorities.
Provide day-to-day direction, scheduling, and training for student office assistants.
Represent Community Engagement at orientation, admission, and other College student recruiting activities.