The Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement CSLCE, established in 1968, is the oldest center devoted to service learning established in US higher education (see web site at: http:www.servicelearning.msu.edu/). The mission of the CSLCE at Michigan State University is to provide engaged, issues and service-focused, community-based, mutually beneficial, and integrated learning opportunities, building and enhancing commitment to academics, personal and professional development, and civic responsibility. During 2011-2012 the CSLCE served nearly 19,000 MSU students and worked with nearly 400 community partners for student placements.
The Director reports jointly to the Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement and to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience working in service learning, evidence of contributions to the scholarship of service-learning and civic engagement, and involvement in national organizations devoted to service-learning, civic engagement, and public service.
The Director administers the academic, curricular and co-curricular efforts of Academic Service-Learning (ASL) and the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (CSLCE) and direct the America Reads/America Counts federal work-study tutoring initiatives. The Director reports jointly to the Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services. Responsibilities include:
• Champion and assist faculty, academic departments/colleges, (17 degree-granting; International Studies and Programs; the Honors College) to integrate and implement service-learning and civic engagement (SLCE) into credit-bearing curricula;
• Primary representative for/liaison to the university community for the development and implementation of curricular and co-curricular (individual and student-led group) SLCE opportunities;
• Maintain/grow involvement of one-half the undergraduate student population annually;
• Lead/co-lead special university-wide service and community engagement initiatives, e.g. Fill the Bus, YouVote, on-campus build for Habitat-for-Humanity, Tools of Engagement, Graduate Certificate in Community Engagement;
• Represent MSU service-learning in Lansing, Flint, Detroit and other communities to cultivate SLCE opportunities and partnerships for university students/faculty;
• Share and promote the mission and initiatives through local, state, national and international collaborations, (to include, but not limited to, research collaboratives);
• Create/co-create/disseminate quality practices, evaluation, and research findings related to the field through conference presentations, workshops, consultations and publications;
• Primary MSU representative and liaison (on behalf of the University President) to Michigan Campus Compact, Campus Compact and The Research University Civic Engagement Network (TRUCEN);
• Generate and co-generate financial gifts, endowments and grants, and partner with community organizations to secure additional resources;
• Ensure that all endeavors of ASL and the CSLCE coincide with the University’s mission, priorities and strategic imperatives, (e.g. Boldness by Design);
• Serve on directors/administrative team within the administrating divisions;
• Manage budget, personnel and space;
• Ensure adherence to indemnification, quality risk management and safety practices for all SLCE endeavors (local, national, international);
• Represent SLCE through service on campus and community committees and boards;
• Complete and submit a variety of university, state and national annual reports;
• Promote the work through administration/participation in awards and recognition programs, e.g., MSU Curricular Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Awards, Michigan Campus Compact (MiCC) Outstanding Student Service Awards, MiCC Faculty/Staff Community Service-Learning Awards, MiCC Engaged Campus of the Year Award, President’s (U.S.) Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
AMERICA READS and AMERICA COUNTS Tutoring Initiatives
The America Reads and America Counts federal work-study-funded tutoring initiatives provide university students the opportunity to support literacy and math education in Lansing and East Lansing public elementary schools and select community not-for-profit agencies/organizations. The Director will:
• Participate in the co-recruitment (with Office of Financial Aid) of approximately 100 tutors annually;
• Coordinate the orientation, training, on-going support of tutors;
• Interact with school district central administration, building principals, teachers and/or agency personnel in implementing programs;
• Collaborate with university faculty and departments, such as Office of Financial Aid, Student Employment, and with University Outreach and Engagement, to meet student and program needs;
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Salary commensurate with experience.
The anticipated starting date for the new Director of CSLCE is July 1, 2013. Although a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in higher education or any other disciplinary field is preferred, applicants with completed MA degrees are encouraged to apply.
Applications including a CV, letter explaining how your experiences have prepared you for the position, and the names of three references will be accepted at:
https://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1362509449234