Position Summary
Binghamton University invites nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Director of the Center for Civic Engagement. As a strategic leader within the Division of Student Affairs, the Director will have overall responsibility for programs that support the University’s commitment to civic involvement and providing students with learning opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom.
Established in 2010, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at Binghamton University serves the dual purposes of creating solutions to community problems and developing experiential educational opportunities for students. The success of the CCE has been pivotal in Binghamton University’s growing reputation for civic and community engagement as well as recent accolades including designation as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public & Land-Grand Universities and a place on the President’s National Community Service
Honor Roll.
The Director will be charged with advancing the mission of the CCE by overseeing the Center’s work with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to create and expand experiential learning opportunities with public benefit. Efforts will be directed at developing meaningful community partnerships, promoting ongoing service opportunities, supporting faculty engagement (engaged teaching and scholarship), and providing resources and support for
student-led change-making. The Director will be involved with Center management and will focus time on strategic initiatives such as creating a culture of engagement across the institution and securing external funding/resources.
Search Process
Binghamton University has retained Valletta Ritson & Company, a national executive search firm to assist in this search. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, current resume/curriculum vitae and three references (names, phone number and email address) to engagement lead below at BinghamtonCCE@vallettaritson.com. References will not be contacted without candidates’ prior approval. Review of candidates will begin immediately, with consideration given by the search committee until the position is filled.
Binghamton University Director of Center for Civic Engagement Search Committee
C/o Hans Dalmolen, Managing Partner
Valletta Ritson & Company
BinghamtonCCE@vallettaritson.com
(607)772-9630