Student Executive Director, Alternative Breaks

Department

Student Senate

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

70% - Internal & External Collaboration, Development, and Management

* Serve as a point of contact for AB executive CORE members, Advisors, AB partnerships, and current and potential partners across campus (CSL, Departmental Deans, Student Senate, etc.). Co-facilitating development of partnerships with current and existing partners with the Managing Director, actively seeking to extend AB's reach across campus and the community.

* Oversee AB programming, answer questions, offer support, and meet regularly with Coordinators/Directors, Advisors, and campus partners.

* Act as a leader and a role model in guiding AB CORE (Directors and Coordinators) in their service to the organization, and participants at service sites.

* Facilitate CORE training, meetings, and support in partnership with the Managing Director; lead these components for the roles within their direct oversight.

* Support incoming/outgoing Directors in facilitating volunteer CORE interviews, selection, new coordinator hiring, and turnover tasks.

* Co-organize and lead in partnership with the Managing Director at least bi-weekly meetings with other CORE members on AB programming.

* Meet bi-weekly with the AB's Advisors and Managing Director to discuss internal management, and AB programming.

* Oversee development and management of partnerships across campus to market AB and engage sponsors.

* Maintain availability during all academic breaks to manage Alternative Break experiences in partnership with the Managing Director; especially as it relates to emergencies with financial urgency.

* Oversee and co-lead engagement with applicants and those selected to be participants in Alternative Breaks: including, but not limited to, scheduling and hosting interviews, scheduling and hosting informational sessions about trips, fielding questions from participants and applicants, and conducting site leader and driver trainings.

20% - Financial, Public Relations, and Research Oversight

* Work with the volunteer Finance team (Accounting, Finance, and Fundraising Coordinators of CORE, if applicable) to ensure cost-effective and financially accessible programming; oversee scholarship fundraising and award process, and AB finance site packet preparation.

* Work with the Public Relations Director and the Outreach team (Social Media Coordinator, Graphic Design Coordinator, and Outreach Committee of CORE, if applicable) to ensure accurate, engaging, and timely promotional programming; oversee social media engagement and other outreach channels; provide regular engagement with alumni and prospective participants.

5% - Process Documentation & Development

* Develop and follow a standard annual timeline and process for finances and public relations to ensure relationships with campus partners and the KU student-body can continue to develop in a prompt and relevant manner.

* Document processes related to internal and external communication as related to campus sponsors to create a manual/guide for future AB leaders and to ensure communication is prompt and relevant.

* Organize and condense prior documentation into active, accessible, and thorough files for future AB leaders.

5% - Additional relevant tasks and projects as determined throughout the term

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32062

Disclaimer

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civil rights, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

15 hours per week.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kate Kemper or Steph Ruppen: csl

Required Qualifications

* Evidenced commitment to community outreach and service.

* Ability to lead and work collaboratively with a team as shown in application material.

* Strong organization and time management skills.

* Strong self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Advertised Salary Range

$11.25 per hour

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous experience as a CORE Member of KU Alternative Breaks or participant of an Alternative Break.

* Prior experience facilitating promotional campaigns and/or social media management.

* Prior experience organizing partnerships and collaborating with various organizations across campus.

Position Overview

The Executive Director works in partnership with the Managing Director; these directors are commonly referred to as the 'Co-Directors.' These two officers are responsible for the…