Assistant Director for Civic Engagement Education – Washington University in St. Louis

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EDUCATION

Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement

Washington University in St. Louis

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement is recruiting an Assistant Director for Civic Engagement Education to serve as our lead educator on the theory and application of civic engagement.  This is a unique opportunity for an individual with exceptional teaching, training, and facilitation experience who also brings substantive experience in community engagement work outside of higher education.  We would appreciate your assistance in spreading the word to your colleagues in and outside of higher education.

About the Position:

With responsibilities for the management and strategic development of the Civic Scholars and Urban Fellows programs, the Assistant Director fosters student civic mindedness, engagement and leadership in civic life, most often as educator, facilitator, leadership trainer, advisor, and consultant.  In addition, the Assistant Director provides expert training and consultation to university staff and faculty seeking to incorporate civic engagement in their curricular and co-curricular programs.  As part of the Gephardt Institute’s senior leadership team, the Assistant Director is responsible for fostering a culture of civic mindedness at Washington University and ensuring that students are substantively trained and prepared for responsible community engagement, life-long civic mindedness, and future civic leadership as alumni.  Read the complete job description on the HR website (Job ID 35608).

Key Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Non-Profit Management, Education, or a related field.
• Five or more years’ full-time professional experience that includes both community engagement work and work in a higher education setting.
• Substantive knowledge, demonstrated experience, and passion for civic and community engagement.

·         Exceptional teaching, training, listening, group facilitation, and conflict mediation skills. Ability to facilitate deep learning and dialogue within a highly diverse, intellectual, and passionate student body.

·         Energy, vision, initiative, creativity, empathy, tolerance for ambiguity, ability to embrace and navigate change, sound judgment, tact, and sense of humor.