Position Announcement: Assistant Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at the College of Charleston

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Please see below for more information.

Stephanie Mills Visser

Director, Center for Civic Engagement

a member of the division of student affairs

College of Charleston

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Assistant Director of the Center for Civic Engagement

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title	Assistant Director of the Center for Civic Engagement
Position Type	Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration	Non-Faculty
Pay Band	5
Level	3
Department	Student Affairs
Minimum Requirements	Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in public administration, student personnel services, or related area preferred. Experience in higher education programming or community work. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	Knowledge of community service, volunteer coordination, campus/community partnerships, information systems, event planning, and management experience. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop, coordinate, and assess multifaceted events and programs. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Comments Regarding Position	Must be willing to work weekends and evenings. Local travel and occasional weekend and/or overnight travel required. Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
Special Instructions to Applicants	*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check. All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary	$35,064 - $45,326
Posting Date	07/10/2015
Closing Date	07/20/2015
Open Until Filled	No
Posting Number	2015070
Quicklink for Posting	http://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/4219

Job Duties

Activity	1. Develops, plans and manages the coordination and execution of various special events and programs on and off campus. Guides the vision and goals of the team while developing and implementing numerous, highly-attended co-curricular service vehicles throughout the academic year, which builds civic involvement & commitment at the College (ex: Volunteer Fair, Spring into Service, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, multiple recurring service projects, etc.). Manages all event and project budgets. Researches, develops and supervises community service programs, to address real and identified community needs. Establishes and nurtures productive relationships with community partners in promotion of service programs.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	25

Activity	2. Plans, develops and manages the Alternative Break Program, consisting of 10-15 national and international trips annually. This includes ensuring procedural compliance with safety and health risks, budget management of trips that range from $5,000 to $40,000 each, understanding passport/visa requirements, conducting driver training, purchasing international insurance, and registering the trips with the State Department. Supervises students from the Alternative Break Leadership Board as well as recruits and selects site leaders, participants, and advisors. Designs and implements consistent and ongoing training for site leaders. Trains participants on relevant social issues, reflection, diversity, and culture using Break Away curriculum. Expands program with new projects/sites and strengthens relationships with existing partners. Evaluates program and seeks ways to improve participant experiences. Establishes relationships with Institutional Advancement and ORGA to explore and seek out private and public sources of funding for the program.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	45

Activity	3. Manages the business operations of the Center and coordinates office functions. Conducts weekly staff meetings and orders departmental supplies & equipment. Produces and maintains records, reports, and documentation of programs and events and their outcomes. Designs and maintains the Center’s website, social media, and blog, ensuring compliance with the College’s brand.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	10

Activity	4. Recruits, hires, manages, trains and evaluates AmeriCorps VISTA staff associated with Alternative Break and co-curricular service vehicle planning.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	10

Activity	5. Recruits, hires, manages, trains and evaluates student fellows who oversee placement of students, faculty and staff in community service programs. Provides leadership, advice and assistance to staff regarding procedural compliance.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

Activity	6. Promotes the Center for Civic Engagement through presentations, publications, outreach and awareness for the College and public.
Essential or Marginal	Essential
Percent of Time	5

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.