Assistant Director for Service & Civic Engagement

Pittsburg, KS, United States

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Assistant Director for Service & Civic Engagement. The primary function of the Assistant Director for Service & Civic Engagement is to provide direction and oversight of student programming, including but not limited to civic engagement programs, various community service and volunteer initiatives, and sustainability initiatives. With assistance from senior student affairs leadership, the position is responsible for providing the vision, direction, and supervision to these areas, ensuring alignment with the departmental, divisional, and university strategic plans.

Duties and Responsibilities

45% - Community Partner Program

• Assist with the creation of a community partner program (CPP)
• Provide strategic vision and oversight on development of program design and applicability
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to develop meaningful service and volunteer opportunities
• Measure, assess, and evaluate programs, partnerships, community impact, and staffing
• Develop relationships with external organizations to support opportunities and success for the CPP
• Represent the CPP to Pitt State, the local community, and other relevant audiences
• Develop new services, resources, programs, and initiatives
• Support students' professional and personal development by partnering with various campus departments
• Assist with budget management
• Research current trends and best practices in service-learning and civic engagement to enhance program offerings
• Maintain active participation in applicable professional associations

20% - Supervision & Student Development

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising student staff, interns and practicum students
• Ensure that all levels of student staff are appropriately prepared and supported to be successful in assigned roles including conducting student team meetings, one-on-one meetings, and ongoing training/retreats to maintain department communication and foster staff development and success
• Provide leadership training and resources to help student staff in developing skills in teamwork, advocacy, and community organizing
• Advise and mentor student organizations and leaders involved in service and civic engagement initiatives as necessary

20% - Sustainability

• Collaborate with Chair of University Sustainability Committee and assist with overseeing, implementing and encouraging various sustainability efforts on campus to benefit energy, economic, environmental and social sustainability within the institution, as well as refine, track and implement goals and benchmarks
• Serve as liaison between various campus entities to facilitate communication and resource coordination for sustainability programs, initiatives and projects
• Assist with coordination of campus sustainability activities, learning initiatives and reporting
• Facilitate connections between operations, teaching and research in a coordinated effort to identify opportunities for students to learn and apply sustainability principles and techniques

10% - Events

• Coordinate events, workshops, and initiatives such as service days, voter registration drives, and civic leadership training
• Assess current and emerging programs and initiatives
• Collaborate closely with partners to understand event requirements, expectations, potential conflicts, etc.
• Ensure compliance with university, local, and state laws, policies, and procedures
• Manage the development, execution, and daily operations of community engagement activities
• Maintain records for volunteer engagement and promote engagement initiatives within the university and local community

5% - Other Duties as Assigned

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience at Hire

• Bachelor’s degree or four years relevant work experience
• Should have experience in civic engagement, community service coordination, or related roles in higher education or nonprofit settings

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, or a related field or six years of relevant work…