Good morning,
Please see position description below. The Center is
the community engagement center for the Johns Hopkins University Homewood
campus (the main campus for the Arts and Sciences and Engineering
schools). To see the formal announcement and to apply: https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/job_view.cfm?view_req_id=57021&view=sch
. The priority deadline for applicants is June 3rd.
Thanks,
Gia
Gia Grier McGinnis
Associate Director
Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern
3103 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-516-6773 Fax: 410-516-5123
E-mail: ggrier2@jhu.edu
Web: www.jhu.edu/csc
Director-Center
for Social Concern
The Director is responsible for providing the supervision,
vision, leadership, and strategic direction to civic engagement programs and
services offered through the Center for Social Concern. The Director of the
Center for Social Concern is also responsible for the efficient management and
operations of the Center as well as being responsible for the budget of the
Center. The Director serves as part of the Homewood Academic Services
leadership team and is a direct report to the Dean of Academic Services.
The Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Strategic Planning and Assessment:
Cultivate and promote the long-range vision and mission of civic engagement on
the Homewood campus, and in support of the Homewood Community Partners
Initiative (HCPI). Develop and implement strategic priorities that are aligned
with the academic mission of the University. Provide leadership and direction
to the development and implementation of assessment strategies to collect,
manage, and report data related to civic engagement effectiveness on the
Homewood campus.
Management, Operations, and Budget:
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise seven full-time staff members. Direct the
development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures.
Communicate and ensure compliance with University policies, and develop and
implement civic engagement policies and procedures. Develop and monitor budgets
comprised of unrestricted and restricted funding sources. Align financial and
human resources with civic engagement-related priorities. Advise student
organization leaders on civic engagement related matters. Cultivate purposeful
relationships with alumni/ae.
Cohesive Programs and Services:
Identify and implement structures that further connect the programs and
services of the Center for Social Concern to other civic engagement partners at
the University and in the City of Baltimore. Foster strategic relationships
with internal and external constituencies to capitalize on opportunities for
connecting with community organizations (e.g., non-profits, public schools,
government agencies, etc.). Identify, implement, and assess a civic engagement
pipeline (pre-enrollment, enrollment, and post-enrollment) strategy with
student affairs and student services offices.
Coordination and Information Sharing:
Meet regularly with administrators whose offices are connected to civic
engagement pipeline to encourage coordination and identify the intersections of
civic engagement initiatives. Meet regularly with staff in various offices to
foster coordination and information sharing. Collect, analyze, and disseminate
information about best practices in the civic engagement field. Provide
leadership and coordination for Homewood-wide civic engagement initiatives.
Communication, Outreach, and Representation:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with the City of Baltimore and
nonprofit leaders to ensure that civic engagement at the University is
addressing community needs. Represent Homewood civic engagement efforts to
local, regional, and national organizations, including Campus Compact. Plan and
implement a communication strategy for civic engagement to summarize key
initiatives, collaborations, and assessment data. Establish a communication
strategy for undergraduate and graduate students, University personnel, and
City partners about civic engagement
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
Successful candidates will bring the following experiences and
demonstrate these characteristics:
·
A passion for both education and service and their power to
change lives.
·
Successful track record of managing programs, people, and
budgets.
·
The diplomatic and tactful nature required to build
relationships quickly across cultures within the University and its community
partners and to work effectively with a wide range of people, including persons
from diverse backgrounds.
·
A collaborative, consensus-building and flexible leadership
style.
·
Proven track record of establishing strategic relationships to
strengthen program and service delivery. A strategic mindset and exceptional
spokesperson for articulating strategic priorities.
·
A high degree of enthusiasm, energy, and creativity for civic
engagement.
·
Demonstrated success in a complex, multi-layered, and
data-driven organization. Exceptional interpersonal, oral, public speaking,
writing, and listening skills.
·
Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with persons from
diverse backgrounds (e.g., class, race, nationality, sexual orientation,
religious affiliation, etc.) and to foster sensitivity to diversity and an
inclusive campus and community culture.
·
Experience coordinating, managing and/or inspiring volunteers.
Experience assessing programs and services.
Related Work Experience:
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in a related
field required, preferably in higher education administration and/or the
non-profit sector.
Additional Information:
The Director’s responsibilities may require in-state or
out-of-state travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.
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