The Director for Civic Innovation and Experiential Learning is responsible for developing communicating, and executing a comprehensive strategy and providing leadership for key strategic outcomes for the University that: 1) increase, enhance, and quantify experiential learning opportunities for Drexel students; 2) support civic and experiential curricular development; 3) support and develop meaningful external partnerships that increase experiential opportunities for Drexel students; and 4) foster a culture of student civic engagement as experiential learning at Drexel. Based in the Office of University & Community Partnerships(UCP), this position is responsible for overseeing staff, students, programs and fundraising to maintain external support for Civic Innovation and Experiential Learning initiatives.
The Director will work across UCP’s centers, programs and initiatives. The Director will partner with stakeholders across the academic, student life and administrative units to create and foster cross-discipline, cross-unit collaborations that promote Drexel’s student-centered mission and commitment to civic engagement and align with its strategic priorities. The Civic Innovation portfolio consists of programs and initiatives that connect student experiential learning with community identified priorities.