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The Assistant Director of the Vic ’63 and Bobbi Samuels ’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.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local public and nonprofit leaders
Support faculty and staff in identifying, cultivating, and sustaining partnerships with community-based and governmental organizations
Maintain up-to-date memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for all partnerships
Serve as a primary point of contact for community and campus stakeholders
Partner with the COMPACT Director to manage, assess, and evolve COMPACT programs and grants
Design and refine application and selection processes
Develop clear and accessible materials describing program goals, processes, and procedures
Coordinate and support selection committees for programs, fellowships, and grants
Teach one 4-credit course per year within the Community Engaged Scholars Program (CESP)
Serve as the Program Advisor for CESP by recruiting, advising, and mentoring students
Lead and coordinate communications within COMPACT and with the broader Brandeis community and external partners
Supervise and mentor COMPACT’s student workers
Requirements:
B.A./B.S. required
M.A./M.S. preferred
3–5 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