The Division of Student Development at Gardner-Webb University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Student Leadership Development & Coordinator of Community Engagement. The Director of Student Leadership Development is responsible for providing vision and leadership in planning, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive student leadership program with particular responsibility as staff advisor for the Student Government Association. The Coordinator of Community Engagement is responsible for overseeing training, support, development, and management of the University’s community service outreach efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Report directly to the Vice President & Dean of Student Development.
- Serve as an integral member of the Division of Student Development’s Dean’s Council.
- Supervise, direct, and evaluate comprehensive student leadership program.
- Work collaboratively with appropriate campus constituencies to promote a study of civic and organizational leadership.
- Evaluate how the University is preparing students for leadership after college.
- Establish and maintain a website that offers a comprehensive view of the overall leadership program and identifies all leadership components at the University.
- Serve as staff advisor and primary contact person for the following:
- Student Government Association
- Club Congress
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Work in a collaborative manner with other student programs on campus such as, but not limited to the following:
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Campus Ministries United (CMU)
- Community Engagement Office
- Honors Program
- Peer Leaders
- Resident Assistants (RAs)
- ResTechs
- Student Alumni Council (SAC)
- Service Learning Office
- Provide consultation to various campus constituencies, i.e. student organizations, faculty, staff, athletic department and coaches.
- Plan and provide programs/seminars on special topics to related fields.
- Serve as a budget officer and provide financial management for departmental budget allocations.
- Serve as Student Development Division Staff liaison on the Student & Campus Life Committee.
- Serve on University committees as deemed necessary.
- Interface with internal and external constituencies as deemed professionally appropriate.
- Interface with the Board of Trustees as requested.
- Based upon academic credentials, may teach academic courses on the undergraduate and graduate levels on a limited as needed.
- As the Leadership Program evolves, may develop related academic courses as needed.
- Implement staff evaluation, staff development and leadership training opportunities.
- Provide leadership for strategic planning and assessment of learning outcomes.
- Oversees training, support, development and management of office volunteers and student and non-student staff working to enhance University’s community service outreach efforts in the area.
- Assists with the program development for any and all types of volunteer efforts on campus by groups, clubs, organizations, classes and resident hall participants.
- Assisting with new student community service projects.
- Serves as liaison to campus organizations, academic and administrative departments with community agencies/organizations.
- Assists with the creation of a full and positive campus life by cooperating with other components of student activities.
- Develops co-sponsored or complimentary programs and forms strong network ties with campus organizations, departments and caps programming committees.
- Assess and evaluate the impact of community service activities on students, faculty and community partners.
- Celebrate service by nominating volunteers, developing awards and organizing events to recognize volunteer and organization service.
- May be requested or allowed with permission from the Vice President of Student Development to assume teaching assignments that promote the educational development of students.
- Provide initial orientation and training on how to use the volunteer database. Maintain database to monitor, accredit and report the work of volunteers.
- Collaborate with the Service Learning Coordinator to consolidate, organize and link “service learning” opportunities and volunteer service opportunities in the community.
- Contributes to an effective unit by completing special projects and performing other duties assigned by the Vice President and Dean of Student Development.
Preferred candidates should have prior student leadership experience and community engagement involvement that would demonstrate leadership, supervisory, and communication skills. Qualified candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in College Student Development, Student Personnel Administration, Counseling or related field with 2-3 years of post graduate work experience.
The nature of this position requires that candidates be student centered, organized, and effective communicators (written and orally) and enjoy working with students. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2014. Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume and contact information of four references via email to: vwebb@gardner-webb.edu. Phone: 704.406.4373.