Partnership Coordinator

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.
This position has an end date of March 31, 2027.
Location -  This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Reporting to the Director, the Partnership Coordinator provides initial and ongoing support to partnerships between community organizations and U of A courses. They maintain an ongoing connection with community organizations and course instructors, and support development of a relationship between them, in order to establish, maintain, and support student placements and projects. Partnership Coordinator is responsible for helping to develop and sustain the Program through building a coalition of community partnerships that promote the full benefit of community engagement to the student learner and to the organization.
Community Partnership and Placement Coordination   Coordinates community service-learning (CSL) projects and placements in collaboration with assigned community partners and instructors, ensuring opportunities align with community needs and course or program learning objectives.
Provides planning and coordination support to community partners and instructors, maintaining regular communication to ensure preparedness for each academic term and the successful delivery of projects and placements.
Coordinates placement logistics and administrative requirements, including police information checks, student registration, and completion forms.
Maintains and updates the CSL Placement Hub and Canvas course templates each term to support instructors, students, and community partners.
Monitors placements, identifies and addresses concerns in collaboration with the CSL team, and escalates unresolved issues to the Director as appropriate.
Tracks partnership activities and coordinates with CSL staff to ensure consistent communication and effective collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
Program Delivery and Participant Support   Collaborates with CSL staff to develop and provide resources, programming, and opportunities that support community partners, strengthen organizational capacity, and encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Supports the Evaluation Coordinator in collecting participant feedback, evaluation materials, and completion forms in a timely manner at the end of each term.
Assists in identifying funding and other resources to support community participation in service-learning, knowledge sharing, and capacity‑building initiatives.
Contributes to the planning, coordination, and delivery of program activities, including orientations, recruitment events, instructor workshops, conferences, training sessions, and classroom presentations.
Under the guidance of the Director and in collaboration with the Program and Outreach Lead, works with community partners to introduce high school students to service‑learning through short‑term volunteer opportunities.
Community Engagement, Communications and Professional Development   Develops and maintains knowledge of the voluntary sector, community issues, academic disciplines, and CSL pedagogy and practices through community engagement, mentorship, independent learning, and professional development opportunities.
Participates in relevant community partner and campus events, including end‑of‑term presentations, to strengthen relationships and maintain awareness of emerging opportunities and challenges.
Supports initiatives that promote the ongoing involvement and representation of community partners within the CSL Program, Faculty of Arts, and University of…