Assistant Director, Collaborative for Community
Engagement
Colorado College – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado College is inviting applications for
Assistant Director of the Collaborative for Community Engagement. Please
apply online at https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/1907.
Application Deadline is February 28, 2015.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Supports the overall work of the Collaborative
for Community Engagement, with a focus on facilitating student leadership
development and providing guidance and assistance for student-run initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES (• denotes
essential/primary responsibilities, o denotes secondary responsibilities)
• Supervise
office personnel, as well as student employees who provide support for
co-curricular student organizations; work with Leadership Development
Coordinators to provide streamlined and uniform procedures for the supervision
of student organizations; manage the Collaborative in the event of the Director’s
absence.
• Oversee
implementation of and compliance to a comprehensive risk management protocol
for all programs and organizations supervised by the Collaborative.
• Oversee the
development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of civic engagement workshops,
in collaboration with relevant campus and community constituents.
• Engage with
community organizations to actively identify volunteer and service
opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.
• Manage an
active database of volunteer, service, and civic engagement opportunities
available to students, staff, and faculty.
• Collaborate
with Director, other staff, faculty, students and community partners on the
development of new and existing initiatives in the domain of community
engagement.
• Contribute
to program evaluation, tracking, and assessment - including the preparation of
formal reports and grant proposals.
• Assist the
Director in development and oversight of Community-Based Research (CBR) and
Community Based Learning (CBL) programs.
• Work with
interns to provide ongoing support, supervision, and oversight for projects and
programs during the summer months.
• Coordinate
office events such as the annual service awards banquet and other office
awards.
• Assist the
Director in any potential fundraising efforts, along with maintaining
relationships with donors and the Offices of Development and Advancement.
• Assist in
public relations and communication efforts to showcase the Collaborative’s and
related community-engaged work at Colorado College
o Support and
contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity at Colorado College and
work effectively with the many constituencies in a college environment.
o Promote a
culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner;
immediately reporting unsafe situations and accidents; following college procedures;
and participating in appropriate safety training.
o Act in a
socially responsible manner and model environmental sustainability by
exercising financial prudence, using college resources wisely, and supporting
ecological initiatives and innovation.
o Perform
other duties as assigned or requested.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in related discipline, plus 3
years of related experience in supervising student groups, community-based
research and learning, and community organizing; valid driver’s license and
insurable; proficient with computer software programs such as MS Office and
Outlook; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to think
critically and solve problems; good judgment and ability to handle
confidential/sensitive information with discretion; excellent organizational,
collaboration and customer service skills; knowledge of community organizing
and social justice issues; ability to operate standard office equipment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficiency conducting and training others on
tools such as needs assessment, impact assessment, risk management, and social
network analysis; proficient in Spanish.
Dave Harker, Ph.D.
Director
Collaborative for Community Engagement
Colorado College
719-389-6885
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