The Senior Director has primary responsibility for administering the McCarthy Center and its programs, subject to the limitations set forth in the McCarthy Center Charter and College or University policies and procedures. The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with the approval of the Provost appoints the Director of the Center. The Dean shall conduct an annual evaluation of the Director in accordance with College and University policies and procedures. This appointment is scheduled to begin Fall 2015.
The Senior Director of the McCarthy Center is responsible for overseeing all areas of work with the scope of the Center. In order to fashion a more humane and just world, the mission of the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good is to educate leaders committed to lives of ethical public service by implementing academically rigorous programs, cultivating authentic community partnerships, and creating transformational experiences. The Mission, Vision and Values of the Center embody the Vision of USF to “The University of San Francisco will be internationally recognized as a premier Jesuit Catholic, urban University with a global perspective that educates leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world.”
The Center is structurally located within the College of Arts and Sciences and provides programming and support for numerous university-wide programs and administers two graduate programs. The Director serves as a campus and community resource on public service, best practices in campus-community partnerships, service-learning and civic engagement and uses these skills to support the Vision, Mission and Values of the Center. In addition, the Director serves as a campus liaison with local community partners including elected officials, government agencies, community-based organizations and funders.

Job Responsibilities:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Internal operations. Responsible for the smooth functioning of the McCarthy Center. Supervise McCarthy Center staff, including direct supervision of the Director of Community-Engaged Learning, Director of Engage San Francisco, Administrative Director of Graduate Programs, Associate Director of Development and Communications and Program Assistant. Support professional development opportunities for staff and conduct annual appraisals. Make recommendations regarding staff structure and job duties to Human Resources and the College of Arts and Sciences. Plan and facilitate staff meetings and retreats. With the assistance of McCarthy Center, College of Arts and Sciences, and Business Operations staff, maintain and manage McCarthy Center budget, including the endowment. Advocate for any additional resources for the McCarthy Center. Support McCarthy Center program design and implementation. Responsible for the collaborative implementation and revision of the Center’s strategic plan.
B. Fundraising. Understand, develop, and execute fundraising strategies to support McCarthy Center programs and operations and build the endowment, with the assistance of University Office of Development and McCarthy Center staff. Cultivate and build long-term relationships with existing and prospective donors.
C. External Relations. Manage relationships with the McCarthy Center Board of Advisors and recommend new members to the University President with the assistance of McCarthy Center staff. Manage relationships with the McCarthy Center Faculty Staff Student and Community-Partner Steering Committee and recommend new members to the Provost and Deans with the assistance of McCarthy Center staff. Represent the McCarthy Center to the College of Arts and Sciences and other on-campus administrative units. Work collaboratively with faculty to inform, advise, and promote the academic work of the Center.
In conjunction with McCarthy Center staff, enhance the Center’s overall visibility and promote its accomplishments and work, and emphasize the importance of education, service, and research in support of public service and community engagement. Maintain a public presence for the McCarthy Center, maintain a media presence and respond to media requests, participate in on- and off-campus events, panels, forums, presentations and conversations that advance and sustain the mission of the McCarthy Center.
D. Oversee graduate programs in Public Affairs and Practical Politics and Urban Affairs, including supporting Faculty Program Directors in the hiring and support of adjunct faculty. Collaborate with the Faculty Program Directors, Administrative Director, and other faculty in developing curricula and student programming.
E. Staff and Student mentoring. Assist in developing staff’s professional skills, e.g., presentation, writing, and evidence gathering skills. Director will advise and mentor students in McCarthy Center programs and in relevant undergraduate majors.
F. Service. Participate in service to the university and the profession. Remain active in relevant professional associations, serve on the University Council for Jesuit Mission, and the Center’s Master of Public Affairs Advisory Board and Master of Arts in Urban Affairs and Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies Advisory Board, and may serve on related academic advisory committees of interest.
G. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising and resource development.
• At least 5 years of successful experience in public service program development and developing community/civic engagement.
• Personal commitment and ability to form community partner relationships—working with local and global marginalized communities and advocating on their behalf.
• Knowledge of local government and politics in San Francisco and the greater Bay Area (including Sacramento) and/or Washington, DC.
• A commitment to the University’s mission, a demonstrated interest in public service, and an understanding of the functions of an academic institution.
• Several years of advanced knowledge and experience with: service-learning theory and practice, community service and volunteer management models and best practices, civic engagement theory, models of campus-community partnerships.
• Extensive managerial experience, with a supervisory style that exemplifies a collaborative approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse populations in an urban, multicultural environment is necessary.
• High level of cultural competency including sensitivity to race, class, and ethical dilemmas that may arise from the development of strong reciprocal campus community partnerships.
• Knowledge of research scholarship consistent with the mission and vision of the McCarthy Center is highly valued.
• Exceptional analytic and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of challenges.
• Skill at building consensus and team building among a number of stakeholders within an educational and broader community.
• Master’s degree in related field (equivalent experience may be considered). EdD, PhD, or other advanced degree preferred.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link:  http://apptrkr.com/562484