Dear Colleagues;
Please see the below posting and
forward appropriately. Thank you in advance, Gina DeVivo Brassaw
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Job Posting
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The University of Connecticut Community Outreach Office is
seeking an Associate Site Manager for its Jumpstart program. Under the
general supervision of designated supervisor, the Associate Site Manager
advises, assists and coordinates students in planning and implementing
service activities and related special events. The Associate Site Manager
also provides student leadership training and supervision for student leaders
and participants.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates all
programs in assigned area of responsibility (i.e. Jumpstart).
2. Assists and coordinates
student programs by planning, developing, scheduling, budgeting and marketing
their programs; provides oversight on organizational development; assists
with participant recruitment and selection.
3. Develops communication
with campus and community partners to facilitate coordination of programs.
4. Is responsible for
thorough knowledge of State, University department and program policies and
regulations regarding sponsored programs, public events, purchasing, building
operation, safety, contract negotiations, and for advising others on same.
5. Assists and instructs
students in making program arrangements for space, publicity, and other
program needs.
6. Maintains regular
contact with student leaders, student participants and community partners to
develop responsible decision-making, assess student interests, respond to
student needs and anticipate student programming/leadership issues.
7. Monitors and supervises
special projects such student recognition programs, student recruitment
activities and client related events. Actively recruits and retains
target number of students.
8. Designs and conducts
pre-service and in-service trainings, workshops and seminars that teach
required service delivery standards and leadership and programming skills
9. Aids in liaison
activities between different campus and off-campus groups and organizations
in developing and presenting programs.
10. Collects information on
related programs and resources and disseminates to student leaders, student
participants, sponsors, community partners and administrators. .
11. Monitors compliance with all
University and program policies and procedures and reports violations; and
administers disciplinary action and places sanctions as applicable under said
policies. Collects and submits programmatic and administrative data,
communicates with sponsor, liaison through site visits and designated
communication structures.
12. Participates in evaluation of
student programs and policies and recommends changes; develops and recommends
new policies for student programs as student needs and state laws change.
13. Provides regular on-site
supervision of programs and events to provide support, assess service
delivery practices and to assist in problem resolution or provide
constructive feedback for improvement.
14. May serve as resource to
students, faculty, staff and community partners in the development and
management of related community service and service-learning programs.
15. Supervise student interns,
leaders, participants, and/or office workers.
16. Performs various general
departmental duties such as developing training and student development
programs, outreach programs and publicity to promote departmental services.
17. Participates in all
department and sponsor related meetings and/or professional development
activities.
18. Designs, develops and
presents reflection, educational, and recognition programs that meet the
specific leadership and service needs of assigned student programs.
19. Serves on University
committee as requested.
20. Performs related duties as
required.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree in
appropriate field and two to three years’ experience OR Equivalent
combination of training and experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to
deal effectively with the public, students, faculty, staff and external
agencies.
3. Willingness to work
irregular and flexible hours.
4. Demonstrated
leadership, organizational and programming skills.
OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
1. Master's degree in
related field.
2. Experience in early
childhood education
3. Bilingual: the
ability to write and speak English and Spanish
4. Experience with
Jumpstart programs
5. Proficient with
Microsoft Office Suite programs
This is a 12 month, full time, end-dated grant funded
position.
Interested candidates please submit a letter of application,
resume and contact information for three professional references using the
Husky Hire system. Screening of candidates will begin immediately. Employment
of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion
of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2014656)
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM
eastern on June 16. 2014.
All
employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be
found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The
University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a
multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The
diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the
number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently
make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes
serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions,
leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities.
UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding
our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages
applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of
traditionally underrepresented populations.
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Gina DeVivo Brassaw, MSW
Interim Associate Director
for Community Outreach
Department of Student Activities
Office of Community Outreach
Department of Student Activities
2110 Hillside Rd. Rm 302 Unit 3008
Storrs, CT 06269
860-486-2806 (p) 860-486-8821 (f)
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