Community Outreach And Communications Specialist

Description:

Student experiential learning

• Provides strategic leadership for organizing and monitoring practicum and internship placement opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, working with academic supervisors and key partnership contacts in community organizations and employers. Ensures all policies, procedures and best practices are followed including risk management forms and protocols, evaluation components, and course academic requirements
• Organizes with course instructors the various experiential learning components included in undergraduate and graduate courses such as capstone seminars, invited panels, guest speakers, first-year retreat, field trips, and other opportunities that may arise. Coordinates with the Events Coordinator and Program Assistant for joint event arrangements
• Primary contact for inquiries about experiential learning opportunities including practicums, internships, co-op work terms, EDGE certificate, academic exchange experiences, or other opportunities
• Manages teaching assistant training and supervision for the practicum and internship responsibilities
• Assists with problem-solving to help manage any issues that may arise during a placement or other experiential learning opportunity, involving course instructors or other administrative leaders (Associate Chair, Chair, Associate Dean) as needed
• Participates in RLS department meetings, Undergraduate Studies Committee, and Graduate Studies Committee (as needed), and Faculty of Health Communications Committee. Contributes to strategic planning for student experiential learning across the curriculum and provides summary information as requested. Participates in the creation of policies, procedures, and best practices for experiential learning opportunities