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Description
Promote the development of students’ leadership and civic identity through coordination and implementation of student civic engagement initiatives, programs, and services.
- Coordinate and promote the Boiler Volunteer Network signature programs (i.e. Community Action Days, Season of Sharing, Project Move Out, Boiler Blast, Issue Education Initiatives, etc.).
- Create and implement tracking and evaluation procedures for recording the impact of civic engagement on students, faculty, staff, and the greater community.
- Conduct regular evaluations and assessments of civic engagement efforts at the university.
- Advise community engagement/service related student organizations, as well as graduate administrative/professional staff for civic engagement.
- Develop and facilitate workshops on the topics of meaningful community service, local, national & global issues, active citizenship and volunteer opportunities.
- Cultivate and manage university-community partnerships, faculty partnerships and alumni networks that enrich civic leadership programs.
- Assist with facilitation of community engagement and service-learning experiences for students, faculty, and staff.
- Train and oversee student assistants, student leaders, and volunteers.
- Serve as a liaison between the university and community partners.
- Maintain and distribute weekly newsletter of volunteer opportunities and resources for the campus community.
- Collaborate with Coordinator of Leadership Development to plan and execute annual Leadership & Social Change Overnight Student Retreat.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
- Two or more years experience in student activities, student involvement and student organizations.
- Knowledge of community service initiatives in a college town environment.
- Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability and competency to influence and build relationships among a diverse cultural university community and to relate to people of all ages.
- Ability to collaborate with others and advise students on University rules and regulations.
- Excellent counseling and mediation skills with the ability to identify problems, analyze the situation, and implement solutions while maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle interruptions and meet deadlines.
- Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
- Proficiency in software: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook / Electronic email.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree.
- Relevant work experience in higher education administration.
- Knowledge of Purdue University academic areas, registration policies, campus locations and information sources.
Additional Information:
- Must submit a cover letter (approximately 250 words) documenting your experience and interest in this position.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime).
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period.
- Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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