The Assistant Director of the Vic â™63 and Bobbi Samuels â™63 Center for Community Partnerships and Civic Transformation (COMPACT) leads and implements programs that advance community-engaged pedagogy, research, and service at Brandeis University. Serving as a key bridge between the university and its community partners, the Assistant Director supports faculty, staff, and students in developing meaningful, reciprocal partnerships and translating academic work into real-world civic impact.

Four primary responsibilities define the role: stewarding partnerships with community-based organizations; managing and assessing core COMPACT programs and grants; teaching and advising within the Community Engaged Scholars Program; and leading COMPACTâ™s communications and supervising student workers.

The salary range for the position is $67,900-$77,000.

Job Description

Community Partnerships (30%)

Develop and maintain strong relationships with local public and nonprofit leaders to ensure that civic engagement at Brandeis is responsive to community-identified needs. Support faculty and staff in identifying, cultivating, and sustaining partnerships with community-based and governmental organizations at the local, national, and international levels. Maintain up-to-date memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for all partnerships and serve as a primary point of contact for community and campus stakeholders.

Programs and Grants (30%)

Partner with the COMPACT Director to manage, assess, and evolve COMPACT programs and grants, including but not limited to the Samuels Scholars Program, Community-Engaged Pedagogy and Research Grants, the Community Health Internship Program, the Gittler Prize, and student grants from external organizations such as the Davis Projects for Peace and the Newman Civic Fellowship. Design and refine application and selection processes; develop clear and accessible materials describing program goals, processes, and procedures; and coordinate and support selection committees for programs, fellowships, and grants.

Teaching and Advising (20%)

Teach one 4-credit course per year within the Community Engaged Scholars Program (CESP), either CESP 10a Foundations in Community Engagement or CESP 189a Community Engagement Capstone: Connecting Theory and Practice. Serve as the Program Advisor for CESP by recruiting, advising, and mentoring students throughout their participation in the program.

Communications and Supervision (20%)

Lead and coordinate communications within COMPACT and with the broader Brandeis community and external partners. Supervise and mentor COMPACTâ™s student workers.

This is an in-person position. Occasional evening and/or weekend responsibilities are required to support programming.

Requirements:

• Education: B.A./B.S. required; M.A./M.S. preferred.

• Work Experience: 3â“5 years of experience managing or coordinating programs, ideally in a public service organization and/or higher education. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills required. Experience with community-engaged service, pedagogy, and/or research strongly preferred.

• Scope and Supervision: Establishes and maintains partnership agreements with approximately 50 community-based organizations and supervises approximately five student workers/interns. This is a dynamic and creative position that bridges Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in support of community engagement and civic transformation in Waltham, Greater Boston, and beyond.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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