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Position Summary

• Assess students and faculty Experiential Learning interests including identifying and cultivating relationships with CAS faculty to expand Experiential Learning opportunities for undergraduate students.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on current trends in Experiential Learning pedagogy for faculty; Create and facilitate informational sessions on Experiential Learning for undergraduate students; Collaborate with CAS Advisors and Success Coaches to strategically promote Experiential Learning opportunities to undergraduate students.
• Support faculty in developing and cultivating partnerships with community organizations to develop broader internship possibilities.
• Coordinate the Social Impact Fellows program for the College.
• Serve as the point of contact for students and faculty interested in Experiential Learning; Collaborate with Marketing and Communication Office to publicize CAS student and faculty Experiential Learning experiences.
• Serve as the liaison and develop partnerships with the University at Buffalo Experiential Learning Network Office, Carrier Design Center, Study Abroad Programs, and Blackstone Launch-pad.
• Develop and implement periodic evaluations of CAS Experiential Learning initiatives.

• Serve as the point of contact for students and faculty interested in scholarships; Create and facilitate informational sessions on scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students; Collaborate with Marketing and Communication Office to publicize scholarship recipient stories.
• Manage the Scholarship Portal, including establishing and overseeing scholarship application, award, distribution tracking procedures and stewardship.
• Partner with CAS academic departments to aid scholarships distribution to qualifying students; Partner with Advancement Office, Fellowships and Scholarships Office, Financial Aid Office, and Admissions to distribute scholarships to CAS students and to develop new experiential learning opportunities from alumni and alumni-owned companies.
• Analyze scholarship distribution and identify areas where scholarships are needed.
• Coordinate the annual amount of spendable return earmarked for undergraduate admissions offers to increase new student enrollment across CAS.
• Collaborate with CAS Advisors and Success Coaches to strategically promote scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students; Collaborate with CAS Director of Graduate Enrollment to strategically promote scholarship opportunities to graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service
• Strong technological competences
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Positive and professional demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ degree from an accredited institution in education, or related field with three (3) years professional experience developing Experiential Learning and/or internship opportunities, curriculum development, teaching and/or career services experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Experiential Learning pedagogy and trends
• Experience managing budgets or scholarships/grants
• Proven ability to support diverse student populations in higher or secondary education settings
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships, build partnerships, and launch new educational initiatives
• The ability to navigate the complexities of a large research one university system and to translate academic priorities into externally facing experiential opportunities for community partners, alumni and alumni-owned companies
• Excellent project management, and networking skills