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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Program Manager - Service Learning and High Impact Learning

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. The Program Manager plays a vital role in advancing the university's Student Success 2.0 priorities by coordinating project-based learning opportunities that connect students with community organizations.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate Community-Based Learning and Service-learning Projects Across Campus: Support faculty and departments across all schools and colleges in integrating community-based projects and service learning into courses and programs. Consult on course design, facilitate project planning, and assist with implementation

Develop and Maintain University-Wide Community Partnerships: Establish and sustain partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations that align with a wide range of academic disciplines and institutional goals. Ensure experiences are meaningful, reciprocal, and accessible to diverse student populations

Support Student Learning and Civic-Career Integration: Develop and facilitate student-facing materials, orientation sessions, and reflection activities that help students understand and articulate the personal, civic, and career value of their experiences

Manage Centralized Operations and Communications: Oversee systems for tracking, scheduling, and managing partnerships and projects at scale. Develop centralized communication materials, web content, and shared resources for use across units

Assessment, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement: Track participation by school/college, community partner engagement, and learning outcomes. Support campus-wide reporting efforts

Supervision & Leadership: May functionally supervise student employees, graduate interns, or part-time staff supporting career-engaged learning activities

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Community-based learningProgram coordinationCivic engagementProject managementRelationship-buildingStudent developmentEquityAccess commitmentCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, nonprofit leadership, public administration, social sciences, or related field

Minimum five years of experience in higher education, community engagement, or program coordination

Experience working across academic units or centrally supporting a diverse set of programs

Demonstrated experience supporting applied or service-based learning, civic engagement, or project-based education

Experience working with community organizations and diverse student populations

Strong understanding of community-based learning and service learning in a higher education context

Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff across disciplines and academic units

Strong relationship-building skills with community partners, nonprofits, and civic organizations

Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills

Capacity to support student development and reflection with a focus on civic and career competencies

Familiarity with tracking tools, databases, or reporting systems

Commitment to equity, access, and meaningful community engagement in an urban public university setting

Preferred

Master's degree

Familiarity with university systems, student development theory, or experiential education

Company

Wayne State University

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A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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