What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Community Engagement and Leadership position at Brandeis University?
Brandeis University | Division of Student Engagement
10-Month Appointment
10-Month Appointment
About the Role
Brandeis University invites applications for the position of Specialist, Community Engagement and Leadership — an exciting opportunity to empower students, strengthen community partnerships, and advance the university’s mission of social justice through experiential learning and leadership development.
As a key member of the Student Engagement team, the Specialist plays a vital role in creating a vibrant student experience outside the classroom. You will provide oversight and mentorship to student leaders involved in community service and civic engagement initiatives, including direct leadership of the Waltham Group — one of Brandeis’s largest and most impactful student-led volunteer organizations, with more than 80 student coordinators and 700 volunteers each year.
This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of students and the local community by building programs that connect passion to purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct oversight and advising for the Waltham Group and other student-led service and community engagement clubs.
- Mentor student leaders and volunteers through intentional training, reflection, and leadership development opportunities.
- Oversee program logistics including transportation, budgeting, risk management, volunteer recruitment, and assessment.
- Support signature departmental programs and events such as Volunteer Fest and the Service and Leadership Pre-Orientation Program.
- Manage program budgets and ensure all initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all students.
- Supervise graduate assistants and student interns, fostering their professional and personal growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 1–2 years of related experience in community engagement, student affairs, or related areas.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing budgets and supervising students or volunteers preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and Brandeis’s core values of social justice and community engagement.
Position Details & Benefits
- 10-month appointment (June & July off)
- Salary range: $43,000–$45,834
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance
- Free on-campus parking and access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities
- Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents
- A supportive, mission-driven environment where your work has lasting impact
Why Brandeis?
At Brandeis University, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom. The Specialist for Community Engagement and Leadership plays an essential role in helping students discover their potential as leaders, citizens, and changemakers. Join a team dedicated to empowering students and strengthening the community — one partnership at a time.
Pay Range Disclosure
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").
Salary : $43,000 - $45,834