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Dear Colleagues—
See job posting below, and instructions for
electronic application process.
Gretchen S. Fairley, Director of Service-Learning Gannon
University * Office of Service-Learning
109 University Square
* Erie, PA 16541
814-871-7345 (ph.)
* 814-871-5889 (fax)
fairley002@gannon.edu NEW OFFICE
LOCATION = Old Main, 2nd floor
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Director, Center for Social Concerns
Opening date: 5/16/2013 Review of applications will begin
immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
Position Summary
Plans, implements, and evaluates educational
opportunities in the areas of co-curricular community service, education for
Catholic Social Teaching and peace and justice, and civic engagement for social
change - including a special emphasis on the Alternative Break Service Trip
program (international and domestic) under the supervision of the Associate
Vice President for Mission and Ministry. The Director will work closely across
campus with administrators, faculty, and students to advance University-wide
initiatives that facilitate meaningful work both in and outside of the
classroom. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.
Essential Functions
1. Creates
comprehensive vision to broaden the focus of the Center to include
co-curricular service and justice education opportunities as well as
credit-bearing justice, research and scholarship activities.
2. Manages
budget, program goals and outcomes, annual reports, supervision of staff,
strategic planning, marketing, and promotion of Center functions and programs.
3. Positions
Gannon’s commitment to peace and justice and Catholic Social Teaching as one of
academic rigor through infusion of appropriate curriculum modules into liberal
studies and other courses.
4. Develops
and chairs an advisory group to plan strategic, University-wide initiatives
including but not limited to: substantial partnerships for global citizenship
and solidarity; student-oriented academic opportunities; professional
development for faculty and staff; the service trip program; and a series of
distinguished lectures.
5. Expands and
strengthens the Alternative Break Service Trip program to offer an increased
number of opportunities, both credit-bearing and co-curricular, and improved
student leadership and faculty involvement.
6.
Participates in Alternative Break Service Trips, domestic and international,
as appropriate.
7. Oversees
the Center’s collaboration with Campus Ministry as well as other departments in
the Student Development and Engagement Division, the Provost’s Office,
Service-Learning, and Erie-GAINS.
8. Articulates
the exercise of justice and charity, as well as the balance of prayer and
action in the Christian life, as stated by Pope Benedict XVI in Deus Caritas
Est.
9. Promotes
the Center and its programs to University Advancement for prospective donors
and grant opportunities.
10. Chairs the
Martin Luther King Observance Committee, serves on University committees, and
represents the Center for Social Concerns to the local community, and to
regional and national organizations associated with service, justice, and
Catholic Social Teaching in higher education.
11. Performs
other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements
of the job.
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises all staff of the Center for Social
Concerns.
Contact with Others
Internal: Has regular contact with Director of Campus
Ministry and the other directors in the Student Development and Engagement
division, Service-Learning, Erie-GAINS and Liberal Studies as well as the
Associate Provost and other academic administrators and faculty.
External: Has contact with non-profit and social service
agencies locally and organizations of relevance, both nationally and
internationally. Must be willing to engage in international travel.
Qualifications
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s
degree in Theological Studies, Social Work, Education, or Public Administration
is strongly preferred with four-plus years of professional experience in higher
education.
Experience: Demonstrated academic understanding of and
commitment to the mission of a Catholic University, particularly as it relates
to Catholic Social Teaching, service, and peace and justice; excellent
strategic planning, research, writing, and speaking skills; ability to form
excellent relationships with administration, faculty, staff, students, and
community partners.
Licenses and Certifications: A current valid driver’s
license and safe driving record are required.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote
the University’s Mission.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with
a busy office and academic environment. Must be able to drive a 12-passenger
van. Must be able to participate in domestic and international travel as
needed.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a busy academic environment. Some
evening, weekend, and overnight hours are required.
To Apply—follow instructions for electronic submission
https://employment.gannon.edu/jobpostings.aspx
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