Friday, September 23, 2016

Job Posting: Rice University Center for Civic Leadership Seeks Associate Director

[Announcement from he-sl listserv]

Dear HE-SL,

Rice University in Houston, Texas is currently hiring for an Associate Director of Programs. The Center for Civic Leadership (CCL) at Rice University offers co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities to Rice students with the central mission of fostering engaged citizenship. We encourage and engage in long-term, multi-program community partnerships that empower students and community organizations to effect positive change in their communities.

 Position Summary
·      Develop, implement, and manage experiential civic leadership programs focused on a specific geographic region and directly relevant to the CCL
·      In particular, develop introductory experiential learning programs and/or courses intended to develop civic leadership through engagement with Houston community partners
·      Teach up to three credits of coursework
·      Assist in the cultivation and management of university-community partnerships, faculty partnerships, and alumni networks that enrich civic leadership programs
·      May lead special projects or initiatives, serve as the team’s direct report to the Director of Programs and Partnerships, develop and lead workshops, and advise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants
·      May also have the opportunity to teach additional courses and/or serve as the CCL undergraduate advisor

Qualifications
·      Education Required: Master’s Degree
·      Type of Experience:
o   Professional experience in undergraduate education at a college or university; in government; or in a community- or service-oriented non-profit organization
o   Experience fostering civic leadership through community-based research, service learning, social entrepreneurship, or advocacy.
o   Experience in teaching and/or facilitation
·      Experience Preferred:
o   Experience building partnerships with government and community organizations and/or faculty
o   Experience advising students
o   Program assessment

For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: 


Lauren Caldarera

Associate Director
Center for Civic Leadership -MS 200
Rice University
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892

Phone: 713-348-6409
Fax: 713-348-5885



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