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Director Service Learning and Student Engagement, St. Vincent’s College

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

 

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