2-4 years of professional experience in partnership management or project execution.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Familiarity with project management tools like Slack, Asana, and Notion.
Broad knowledge of San Francisco and a local professional network.
Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
Passion for student development in multicultural environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement local partnership outreach strategies.
Maintain relationships with existing partners and track engagement.
Update a centralized database of San Francisco-based partners.
Host networking and appreciation events for partners.
Lead the execution of the Cornerstone Civic Projects for first-year students.
Design and facilitate skills-based sessions for the Civic Project Program.
Supervise and mentor work-study students involved in project logistics.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a diverse group of international students.
Engagement in meaningful community projects that impact local issues.
Professional development through collaboration with local organizations.
Dynamic work environment with a focus on student growth and intercultural dynamics.
Full Job Description
Description
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Civic Engagement & PartnershipsManager (CEPM) will demonstrate a passion for building local
partnerships and overseeing a year-long project which all first-year students complete that allows students the opportunity to apply the skills they learn in class to real world issues. This individual will embrace the opportunity to work with young adults from more than 40 different countries who are navigating college for the first time and are eager and excited to grow through engaging in experiences in the places in which they live. Directly reporting to the City Director of Student Life, San Francisco, the CEPM will be an integral member of the Student Life Team in San Francisco, supporting all activities in the city and providing students with a holistic two-semester experience. The posting will be a full-time salaried position.
The CEPM will have the following core responsibilities:
Partnership & Relationship Management
Develop local partnership outreach, strategy, and implementation to recruit local organizations as partners for the institution
Maintain and foster relationships with existing partners
Update and optimize a centralized database of San Francisco-based partners, tracking engagement history, contact details, and touchpoints.
Build and maintain a strong network of local professionals who are excited to work with our students, collaborate on experiences, and offer local opportunities
Host partner networking events in collaboration with the Coaching &Talent Development Team
Host partner appreciation event at end of school year
Project Execution
Lead the execution of Cornerstone Civic Projects, the first year project-based learning program - a mandatory year-long program for first year students to apply their in-classroom learning to city-based challenges with local partners
Design and facilitate engaging skills-based sessions that complement the Civic Project Program and promote knowledge transfer
Lead and produce Civitas & Symposium, two class-wide events which connect students and local partners & showcase end of year learning, respectively
Supervise and mentor work-study students assigned to support the Cornerstone Civic Project execution and logistics
San Francisco Student Life Team Member
Be familiar with and enforce the rules and regulations of the Minerva Student Handbook and Student Residential Agreement
Support city preparation, opening and closing, including orientation check-in and check-out duties
Close collaboration on all events, including milestones, with assigned lead responsibilities
Hold the emergency phone on a rotating weekend basis, once every five weekends from Friday (morning) - Sunday (nighttime), during which the on-duty staff must remain in the Bay Area to respond to emergencies as they arise. All emergency response staff will receive training to understand the building and resources to effectively respond to student emergencies.
Be visible during the Monday to Friday work week, with demonstrable active contributions during the entire semester, including the requirement for some weekend or evening work
Host weekly office hours, as well as 1-on-1 meetings with students as needed
Other duties as assigned by the City Director of Student Life San Francisco
Requirements
YOU ARE A...
Natural connector, with experience building and maintaining long-lasting local partnerships. Experience using Salesforce is a plus.
Strong project manager, who is expertly able to prioritize multiple projects at once, with familiarity with tools such as Slack, Asana, and Notion
Proactive problem solver who pays close attention to details
Experienced team player, who is adaptable and committed to putting in the extra effort needed to get the job done
Dynamic individual who is comfortable working in ambiguity
Self-starter with an ability to work independently and take initiative
Person passionate about student development in multicultural environments and deeply aware of intercultural dynamics
Positive individual with an ability to give and receive feedback well
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an applicable field.
2-4 years' relevant professional experience.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Broad working knowledge of San Francisco, including fluency in English and a local professional network.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
SALARY RANGE
$80,000 - $85,000
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications received by November 23rd will receive priority consideration.
Candidates should include a Resume, Cover Letter, and Supplemental Question Responses to the below questions as three separate documents:
What excites you about this role and Minerva's Student Life department?
Why is it important to foster relationships with professional partners?
How would you engage a potential partner who is hesitant about establishing a connection?
What contributions do you hope to bring to this new role?
What changes do you foresee in this role compared to your previous role?
