Under the supervision of the Dean of Students, the Director’s primary responsibility is to provide leadership and coordination of student engagement, and to facilitate a culture of service that is consistent with the mission of St. Vincent’s College and our rich heritage with the Daughters of Charity.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provide vision and leadership for Service Learning and Student Engagement
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with all offices and organizations on campus that promote and participate in community service activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to manage student clubs and organizations.
• Develop and maintain community relationships.
• Develop and maintain regular communications with students.
• Sponsor and support College-wide programs, such as the St. Vincent DePaul Day.
• Responsible for the annual budget and for establishing strategic priorities.
• Produce annual reports and assessments.
• Chair committees for annual student awards.
Qualifications: The Director for Service Learning and Student Engagement is a full-time administrative appointment for a professional who has a demonstrated commitment to students and the role of service learning. This position offers an opportunity to develop the Service Learning initiatives at SVC.
• Bachelor Degree required, Advanced Degree preferred and/or scholarly and professional accomplishments in a relevant field, indicating an ability to work as a peer with College faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and exert leadership in programs and activities involving faculty, staff, students and community organizations.
• Demonstrated successful leadership and management experience in nonprofits, government, social/public/community service, or higher education
• Professional or volunteer experience in the community and demonstrated use of innovative approaches and sensitivity to community needs.
• Ability to articulate the complexities surrounding the intersections of service and privilege and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, other directors, and College Management.
• Experience in grant-writing desirable.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with multiple interruptions while maintaining flexibility and a sense of humor.
• Accuracy and attentiveness to detail and follow-through as well as the ability to view problems from a broader perspective or third-person point of view; demonstrated analytic ability.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated creative initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as sensitively and ethically with confidential information; good judgment and tact when handling difficult or sensitive situations.
• Organized approach to work.
Interested candidates can send their Letter of Interest and Resume to L. Christie Boronico, SVC Dean of Students Linda.Boronico {at} stvincentscollege(.)edu