Appalachian State University is seeking a dynamic, creative, energetic, organized professional to join a great team to advance the civic engagement of our student body. The position reports to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and affords the
unique opportunity of working with experienced professionals in a team approach to meet community needs through service-learning & community-based research. ACT has a 24 year history of meeting community needs by engaging students & faculty members in the community. The successful candidate will oversee both the domestic and international service-learning programs, comprised of over 100 courses. The position description and more information about ACT, University College, and Appalachian State University are available at www.act.appstate.edu and www.universitycollege.appstate.edu. ACT has a strong national reputation for developing outstanding student leaders, a thriving co-curricular volunteer and service-learning program, and history of maintaining positive and healthy relationships with our community partners.
General Job Description:
The Director of Service-Learning works to strengthen and expand the service-learning & community-based research programs, including both domestic and international efforts. The Director manages all aspects of the Service-Learning & Community-Based Research Program including: project development, faculty/community partner development and relations, grants, syllabi review, student orientation sessions, risk management, assessment, etc. The Director of Service-Learning works collaboratively with many Student Development offices and academic departments, in particular the Office of International Education and Development (OIED) and the Hubbard Programs for Faculty Excellence, and the Office of Student Research. The Director of Service-Learning will advance strategic initiatives related to service-learning through the coordination and facilitation of the Service-Learning Council, comprised of faculty, students, and community partners. Additionally, the Director will market both the domestic and international options available to students. The Director of Service-Learning will supervise and mentor graduate assistants, interns, and students.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. Experience must include either applying service-learning in academic courses or administering an academic service-learning program. Preferred qualifications include international travel, administrative experience, conducting faculty trainings, advising/leading students, partnership development, as well as a demonstrated commitment to service.
To apply: Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please send one Word document or PDF containing cover letter, current resume or vita, and 3 references to:Jeanne Mercer-Ballard
Faculty, Department of Technology and Environmental Design
mercerja@appstate.edu Deadline to apply: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Proposed starting date for this position is August 1, 2012.
Individuals with disabilities desiring reasonable accommodations in the application process should contact Jeanne Mercer-Ballard at mercerja@appstate.edu or 828-262-7832. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.