BASIC FUNCTIONS: With the Director of Community Engagement, the Volunteer Programs Coordinator forms the program staff of Madison House, an independent, non-profit organization serving as the student volunteer center at the University of Virginia. Madison House supervises the activities of 20+ Head Program Directors and 200+ Program Directors who in turn manage 3,100 annual student volunteers executing and implementing the mission of the organization to the benefit of approximately 20,000 community clients. Responsibilities include working with the Director of Community Engagement to: (1) manage and advise the student volunteer program areas; (2) oversee delivery of quality service through developing Community Partnerships; and (3) provide leadership development and volunteer management training for the student leaders;. (4) Develop initiatives, both within UVA and in the broader community with a key emphasis on reaching traditionally underserved populations.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Volunteer Programs Coordinator position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a social service, education, management or related degree. A Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, college student development, counseling, or a related field or at least 2 years of relevant experience in community service, volunteer management, leadership development, or non-profit management is preferred. The following knowledge and skills are required: organization, one-on-one advising, group facilitation, problem-solving, decision-making, training facilitation, and public speaking. This position requires the ability to balance multiple tasks; work effectively with students; manage programs and events; and collaborate with community members and university members.
The full details can be found here: Volunteer Programs Coordinator Job Description. Deadline for applications is March 17, 2017.