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The School of Education is currently accepting applications for a Public Achievement Program Director. The Program Director will direct the day-to-day operations of the program as well as oversee the program’s curriculum and teach relevant courses. This position also co-directs the Puksta Scholars Program.
Who We Are
An international civic engagement initiative, Public Achievement (PA) seeks to promote K-12 student retention, academic excellence, and access to post-secondary education through year-long, service-learning programs. CU-Boulder undergraduates serve as PA coaches and thereby work alongside underserved K-12 students in Boulder County schools.
Be involved. Be engaged. Be successful. Be Boulder.
Key Responsibilities
DIRECT THE PUBLIC ACHIEVEMENT (PA) PROGRAM
Percentage of time 45
•Coordinate and facilitate multifaceted civic engagement program for CU Boulder undergraduates and K-12 students;
•Supervise program staff, college coaches, and teaching assistants;
•Serve as a liaison between CU Engage and more than three dozen community partners, including the “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County, the Boulder Valley School District, and the City of Boulder and City of Lafayette, and identify opportunities for sustained collaboration with local and national partners;
•Oversee weekly program at four BVSD schools during the academic year;
•Provide support for limited, college access summer service-learning programing for IHAD participants (and possibly in conjunction with EDUC 4112);
•Oversee the design and implementation of 24-30 student-initiated PA projects;
•Coordinate at least two national service events (MLK Day and Cesar Chavez Day), and at least one campus visit for participating high school students (and contingent upon funding, campus visits for participating elementary and secondary students, residing in Boulder);
•Coordinate professional development and networking opportunities for PA coaches and students, including the annual Colorado Coach Conference with Colorado College, Colorado State University, and the University of Denver;
•Collect, organize, and analyze evaluation date for four program sites (develop/modify evaluation tools; synthesize data collected from student evaluations, attendance records, teacher observations, and grades (if accessible); and share synthesized data with local, regional, and national partners), consistent with CU Engage assessment framework;
•Develop and implement annual fundraising plan (develop grant proposals and reports; identify and pursue funding opportunities with support from CU Foundation; establish/strengthen relationships with the Boulder County business community; and co-coordinate student-sponsored fundraisers) in coordination with CU Engage;
•Develop and implement comprehensive outreach plan (create brochures, flyers, and web-based tools; maintain PA website; pitch news stories and develop media releases);
•Track all revenue and expenditures (procure supplies and submit Pcard receipts and invoices);
•Promote information sharing and resource building among PA coaches, students, and community partners; and
•Advise national and international PA program coordinators; develop curriculum for national partners, including World Link, Inc., and establish opportunities for future collaboration; and
•Troubleshoot problems should they emerge
OVERSEE ACADEMIC COURSES ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC ACHIEVEMENT
Percentage of time 30
•Teach two sections of three-credit, practicum course EDUC/INVS 2919: Renewing Democracy in Communities and Schools (one section during the fall semester and one section during the spring semester) ;
•Teach four sections of INVS4999, one-credit undergraduate teaching assistantship (two sections in the fall and two sections in the spring);
•Modify curriculum to better support student needs and reflect current theory, research, and practice, and ensure sustainability for instructors and GPTIs;
•Identify, invite, and secure guest speakers and co-facilitators;
•Evaluate and track student performance; and
•Meet with students and other EDUC/INVS 2919 instructors as needed/scheduled.
CO-DIRECT PUKSTA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Percentage of time 15
•Develop comprehensive speaker and training program for Puksta Scholars (CU Boulder undergraduates);
•Serve as a primary advisor for up to four Scholars (hold bi-monthly meetings, facilitate potential partnerships, support project development/implementation, etc.) and as a secondary advisor for others;
•Oversee CU Boulder Puksta advisory team, comprising five advisors;
•Oversee recruitment and selection process for 2014-2015 Scholars (modify and post application materials; post announcements to student portal and relevant listservs; review and score applications, overseeing multi-tier review process; and maintain correspondence with applicants);
•Co-coordinate CU Boulder retreat (fall 2014), opening dinner (fall 2014), new Scholar’s training (fall 2014), intercollegiate retreat (spring 2015), and closing dinner (spring 2015), and attend Scholar-sponsored events (time permitting);
•Review and file Scholars’ initial and final project plans, providing feedback as needed;
•Develop and implement outreach strategies (maintain program updates on IECE/CU Engage/Puksta Foundation websites; pitch stories to CU Boulder Outreach Committee and Office of Communications; develop media releases, etc.);
•Modify, conduct, and synthesize Scholar evaluations, including pre and post-assessments and an intercollegiate, online survey (consistent with CU Engage assessment framework);
•Oversee program financials (track revenue and expenditures; complete financial aid forms for each Scholar; allocate funding for honorarium and special events, provide and track Puksta Assistance Funds and Conference funds);
•Track Scholars’ GPAs and monitor Scholars placed on probation;
•Support administrative tasks (scheduling, catering, and transportation);
•Co-develop and disseminate annual report;
•Communicate regularly with Scholars, advisors, and intercollegiate Puksta team; and
•Support intercollegiate team and Puksta Foundation as needed.
The aforementioned responsibilities will be modified pending the hire of the Associate Director for CU Engage. The Associate Director will also represent CU-Boulder during Puksta (intercollegiate) Team meetings, meet with Puksta Foundation Director John Mulstay as needed, directly advise Puksta Scholars, and participate in all Puksta events.
CO-DIRECT PUKSTA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Percentage of time 10
-Support fundraising efforts for PA and special events:
-Oversee and maintain programmatic budget and fundraising plan;
-Identify funding opportunities, including federal and foundation grants; and
-Develop grant proposals and funding reports.
CO-COORDINATE STUDENT WORKER ALLIANCE PROGRAM
Percentage of time 5
•Supervise three student program coordinators (schedule bimonthly meetings, co-develop and track accountabilities, evaluate performance, sign monthly timesheets);
•Co-coordinate professional development workshops for SWAP teachers;
•Develop and disseminate mid-term and year-end reports;
•Develop and co-implement annual fundraising plan (present to Student Government Finance Board; secure funding from Housing and Dining Services, Vice Chancellor for Administration, Facilities Management, and Intercambio Uniting Communities; and identify and co-develop grant proposals);
•Develop and co-implement outreach and recruitment plan (market program via website, listservs, campus advertisements, social networking, and presentations);
•Track financials and meet with SOFO as needed;
•Serve as liaison to Intercambio Uniting Communities and other campus/community partners; and
•Troubleshoot problems should they emerge
SUPPORT WORK RELATED TO CU ENGAGE
Percentage of time 5
•Propose, co-develop and/or modify collaborative funding proposals, assessments, and research studies;
•Develop sustainability plan for PA and Puksta Scholars programs;
•Build capacity for service-learning practice and research on campus and within the community; and
•Provide additional support as needed.
This position will be 100% time during the academic year and 50% time during the summer months.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Master’s degree or above in Education or related field
- A minimum of four to seven years in P-20 civic engagement/service learning theory, development and implementation.
Desired Qualifications
Civic engagement/service learning higher education teaching experience
- Youth-focused community organizing work
- Strong grant writing and grants administration skills and experience
- Seasoned and quality workshop/conference presenter
- Assessment experience
- Community service work and national recognition in civic engagement/service learning
- A valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a license
Preferred qualifications may be used to further reduce the pool of applicants to those who are most highly qualified.
Please apply by July 13, 2015 for full consideration.
To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting at www.jobsatcu.com:
1) A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2) A current resume
3) Curriculum Vitae (optional)
4) A list of 5 professional references