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Associate Site Manager, Jumpstart, University of Connecticut Community Outreach Office

Under the general supervision of designated supervisor, the Associate Site Manager advises, assists and coordinates students in planning and implementing service activities and related special events. The Associate Site Manager also provides student leadership training and supervision for student leaders and participants.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates all programs in assigned area of responsibility (i.e. Jumpstart).
2. Assists and coordinates student programs by planning, developing, scheduling, budgeting and marketing their programs; provides oversight on organizational development; assists with participant recruitment and selection.
3. Develops communication with campus and community partners to facilitate coordination of programs.
4. Is responsible for thorough knowledge of State, University department and program policies and regulations regarding sponsored programs, public events, purchasing, building operation, safety, contract negotiations, and for advising others on same.
5. Assists and instructs students in making program arrangements for space, publicity, and other program needs.
6. Maintains regular contact with student leaders, student participants and community partners to develop responsible decision-making, assess student interests, respond to student needs and anticipate student programming/leadership issues.
7. Monitors and supervises special projects such student recognition programs, student recruitment activities and client related events. Actively recruits and retains target number of students.
8. Designs and conducts pre-service and in-service trainings, workshops and seminars that teach required service delivery standards and leadership and programming skills
9. Aids in liaison activities between different campus and off-campus groups and organizations in developing and presenting programs.
10. Collects information on related programs and resources and disseminates to student leaders, student participants, sponsors, community partners and administrators. .
11. Monitors compliance with all University and program policies and procedures and reports violations; and administers disciplinary action and places sanctions as applicable under said policies. Collects and submits programmatic and administrative data, communicates with sponsor, liaison through site visits and designated communication structures.
12. Participates in evaluation of student programs and policies and recommends changes; develops and recommends new policies for student programs as student needs and state laws change.
13. Provides regular on-site supervision of programs and events to provide support, assess service delivery practices and to assist in problem resolution or provide constructive feedback for improvement.
14. May serve as resource to students, faculty, staff and community partners in the development and management of related community service and service-learning programs.
15. Supervise student interns, leaders, participants, and/or office workers.
16. Performs various general departmental duties such as developing training and student development programs, outreach programs and publicity to promote departmental services.
17. Participates in all department and sponsor related meetings and/or professional development activities.
18. Designs, develops and presents reflection, educational, and recognition programs that meet the specific leadership and service needs of assigned student programs.
19. Serves on University committee as requested.
20. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field and two to three years’ experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public, students, faculty, staff and external agencies.
3. Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours.
4. Demonstrated leadership, organizational and programming skills.

OTHER DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
1. Master’s degree in related field.
2. Experience in early childhood education
3. Bilingual: the ability to write and speak English and Spanish
4. Experience with Jumpstart programs
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs

This is a 12 month, full time, end-dated grant funded position.

Interested candidates please submit a letter of application, resume and contact information for three professional references using the Husky Hire system. Screening of candidates will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2014656)
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM eastern on June 16. 2014.

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