job posting: Director of the Center for Social Concerns--Gannon University, Erie, PA

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  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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