Connecticut Campus Compact is seeking a Program Coordinator. Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents dedicated to civic engagement. Campus Compact believes that higher education is vital to the success of our democracy by preparing students for active public participation. With a national office and 34 state affiliates, Campus Compact promotes community service that develops studentsʼ citizenship skills and helps campuses forge effective community partnerships. Connecticut Campus Compact (CTCC) has 30 member campuses and will be hosted at the University of Connecticut beginning July 2014.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the incumbent coordinates day-to-day administration and provides program support for the CTCCʼs activities and outreach services. The Program Coordinator will have specific foci including, but not limited to the implementation, monitoring, and administration of CTCCʼs VISTA project; supporting network meetings, professional development workshops, and special events for members; coordinate general office operations; and support CTCC communications and public relations activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in field appropriate to program to be served; three to four years related experience; ability to perform and coordinate administrative functions, including ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet key deadlines; strong customer service skills, including good written and interpersonal communication; ability to travel within the State; and willingness to work irregular and flexible hours as needed.
Preferred Qualifications: Masterʼs degree; experience with an AmeriCorps VISTA; direct supervision or administrative experience with VISTA; experience with coordinating service, civic engagement or service-learning program(s); experience with grant management; demonstrated experience as a trainer; experience with program evaluation and assessment; demonstrated ability to learn and effectively apply technology as a means to communicate, manage and share information, and present material; strong knowledge and familiarity with the use of personal computers and basic software; and basic knowledge and familiarity with advanced graphic software.
This is a 12-month, full time, end-dated grant funded position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2014. Salary is expected to be mid $40kʼs and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The position will be based at the UConn Greater Hartford Campus in West Hartford, CT.
Interested and qualified candidates meeting the expectations may respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via Husky Hire (http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/). Submissions without this information will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2014686)
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM eastern on July 23, 2014.