Job Locations: Boston

To Apply: Please email your cover letter and résumé to: resumes {at} seiu.catsone(.)com

Summary: Are you ready to fight for what you believe in? Do you want to do something to make a difference? Are you looking to work in the social and economic justice movement? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the questions above then union organizing is for you!

Job Description: For more than 75 years, SEIU has been helping working families stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity and respect in the workplace. With a membership of 2.2 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the labor movement. Our diverse staff of organizers helps janitors, home care aids, mental health workers, office workers, school bus drivers, public employees, nurses, and other hospital workers join forces to bring democracy to the workplace.

The SEIU–WAVE (Organizer-In-Training) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU WAVE Program you will be learning from a dynamic union that is committed to giving a voice to thousands of workers and helping to provide lasting social change for the working class.

At SEIU (www.seiu.org) , we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals who are ready to organize people to fight for better lives for themselves and their families. This is your opportunity to put your commitment to social and economic justice to work by learning the skills needed to build power for working people.
If selected you will be trained on any of our many organizing campaigns within the United States.

Position Details:
STARTING SALARY: $36,600 /annual

* Comprehensive health benefits package for employee and eligible dependents.
* $560/month car allowance
* $60/ month cell phone allowance
* Airfare, hotels, rental cars paid for when traveling
* $50/day per diem when traveling
* When assigned to a campaign in a state other than your home state, you will be sent home every other weekend.

Job Qualifications: Who should apply?
Union organizing is not easy and not for everyone. This program is designed to help train you on the many aspects of union organizing and learn skills that can be used in many aspects of the social justice movement. A successful applicant for the organizer-in-training position should have the following:

* Demonstrated commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
* Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
* Possession of excellent listening skills and the ability to comprehend the concerns of others
* Ability to manage your time independently and carry out work plans with minimal supervision
* Willingness to travel for extended periods of time
* Ability to work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays
* Ability to motivate and activate others
* Possession of sharp problem-solving skills
* Bilingual speaker a plus
* Possession of basic map navigation skills a plus
* Possession of a valid driver’s license required and ability to rent a car

It’s not just a job….It’s a movement!

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reports to:  Executive Vice President

United Way works to advance the common good in our region by creating opportunities for a better life for all.  Our focus is education, income, and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life.  United Way recruits people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done.

The Director of Community Engagement will have responsibility for the organization’s community engagement functions, including marketing and communications, volunteer engagement, and community mobilization that lead to helping the organization achieve its fundraising goals.  The position will be responsible for developing the strategic plan around how to accomplish broader community awareness and engagement, as well as execution on those strategies.  This position requires previous leadership in community engagement, marketing and communications, strong public speaking and writing skills, and the ability to manage staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have the self-assurance and confidence to purposely drive toward results while problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others.  The job environment is flexible and provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the achievement of results.  The position offers significant opportunities for creativity, entrepreneurism, and social interaction.

Primary responsibilities:

• Manages the creation of an overall strategic plan for community engagement, including raising awareness about the organization and development of engagement pathways for donors and volunteers
• Manages the execution of all community engagement and marketing/communications strategies
• Supervises UWGNH staff tasked with the execution of the strategic plan, responsible for staff training, support and effectiveness in this area
• Monitors the success of community engagement and marketing strategies and makes course corrections in order to meet the established goals in each area
• Brings new and exciting ideas to the organization, and is capable of listening to insight from team members and testing new initiatives
• Provides creative direction to all marketing and communications strategies, with an emphasis on cutting-edge, entrepreneurial approaches including social media
• Works cross-functionally across the organization to create accessible, evocative content for use in a variety of communications vehicles
• Plans and supervises the development of collateral materials to support the organization’s ability to raise unrestricted funds
• Cultivates and maintains favorable media relations
• Represents United Way in community initiatives and events that support our brand goals/strategies and engage key constituents
• Directs all event planning activities and works with all departments to ensure branding of and education about organization’s work is incorporated into every opportunity
• Personally manages individual and corporate donor relationships as assigned
• Manages external vendors related to community engagement, marketing, and communications
• Integrates United Way Worldwide strategies and materials into United Way of Greater New Haven’s community engagement and marketing and communications efforts
• Monitors the financial aspects of the department to ensure that expenses are in line with the budget

A Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years related experience
• Experience in community engagement and mobilization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines concurrently
• Exceptional strategy development, project management and communication skills
• Solid knowledge of best practices around donor engagement, communications, and volunteer programs
• Proven experience in managing and motivating staff and volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

**United Way of Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.**

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by February 15, 2012 to employment {at} uwgnh(.)org.  No phone calls, please.

Program Manager – Sustainable City Year Program
Sustainable Cities Initiative

The Sustainable Cities Initiative (SCI) seeks a highly motivated, organized, and action-oriented individual to manage grant- and contract-funded activity for the Sustainable Cities Initiative. The position will primarily manage the Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP). The position will also manage and participate in other SCI grant-funded activity.

SCYP is a nationally and internationally award-winning program that matches existing courses across multiple disciplines with multiple projects in a city over an academic year.

The scale and scope of the effort is inspiring for students, faculty, and community stakeholders, and is unlike any other program in the country. In addition to SCYP, SCI works on applied, interdisciplinary research and engages with policy-making at municipal, state, and federal levels to help create policy that better supports sustainability activities at the local level.

SCI is also developing international partnerships in China, New Zealand, and Europe and coordinates a Global Eco-City Study Abroad effort with courses in Ecuador, China, and Northern Europe.

Please visit the SCI website for more information about the program. To get a quick sense of the scale, scope and impact of SCYP, you can read a few articles written about the program here, including an article in the New York Times.

See full job description here:
http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=3750

Job Title: SCYP Program Manager
Responsibilities:
Direct the Sustainable City Year program (75%):
Develop and maintain relations with Oregon cities.
Coordinate the application and selection process for SCYP partner cities.
Recruit faculty to participate in SCYP, matching courses throughout the university and at other OUS institutions with projects proposed by the partner city.

Serve as the main point of contact for the SCYP partner city and for the professors involved in the program. Ensure that faculty, students, and city staff have the information and resources they need for a successful SCYP partnership. Arrange meetings and develop scope of work documents for each SCYP course.

Develop documents, maps, descriptions, etc, to support the SCYP program.

Recruit and work closely with student employees from SCYP courses who prepare and compile reports as part of the SCYP projects.

Edit and format SCYP reports for submission to the city, along with handling communication regarding SCYP contracts.

Work with the UO Libraries for SCYP support documents and archiving of project-generated work.

Prepare and submit budgets for SCYP.

Track and produce necessary paperwork for reimbursements and purchases related to SCYP.

Supervise SCYP student staff (may include a Graduate Teaching Fellow and other hourly or volunteer student workers).

Give presentations about SCYP to organizations in the partner city, potential partner cities, legislators, academic classes, and conferences.

Grant and proposal writing (5%): In partnership with SCI faculty and staff, coordinate funding development for SCI, including SCYP, through identification and writing of appropriate grant proposals to foundations, private sector organizations, and state and federal government sources.

Manage other grant- and contract-funded SCI activity in partnership with SCI directors and faculty (10%).

Student employee supervision (10%): Supervise and direct student staff – Graduate Research Fellows and hourly employees – to assist carrying out the above tasks.
Level of Appointment: 1.0 F.T.E.

Term of Contract: one-year renewable contract; initial contract dates: 3/1/12 – 6/30/12; 12-month renewal thereafter dependent on need and funding.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 (12 month annual rate); commensurate with relevant experience and education. The University of Oregon also offers a generous package of health and retirement benefits.

Application Procedure:
Each applicant must submit:
Letter of introduction addressing how and why the candidate is qualified for the position
Resume of educational and professional work experience
Two names of references (letters of recommendation not required, but will be accepted)
Applications must be submitted electronically by email (preferably in PDF format) to Christina Wozniak, cwozniak {at} uoregon(.)edu
This posting will remain open until filled; applications will begin to be reviewed on Friday, February 17, 2012.
The position is expected to start as early as possible in March 2012.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to SCI Executive Director Robert Liberty ( liberty {at} uoregon(.)edu).
Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

See full description here:
http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=3750

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, or related field by start of employment.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in Student Affairs. (Two years of graduate school assistantship experience in Student Affairs equals one year of full-time experience.)
• Demonstrated experience in supervision, event planning, leadership development, facilitation, and working with and advising student organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and social justice.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• Demonstrated understanding of the value of integrating co-curricular learning experiences, service, and leadership development as related to total student development and the ability to articulate such to a varied public.
• Significant experience as a collaborative leader and administrator.
• Demonstrated experience working with a collegiate-level student government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development, leadership theory, and service learning.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing a wide variety of educational programs.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with students and colleagues as an educator, advisor, leader, and role model.
• Demonstrated experience with fiscal and risk management.
• Experience in marketing, public relations, and outreach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Web applications, etc.

Salary: This is a mid-level administrative full-time position. Salary in the low $40’s (based on experience), plus benefits.
To apply: Applicants’ materials will only be accepted in one electronic file formatted as a PDF (portable document format) or Word document, consisting of a letter of interest addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Applications and inquiries should be directed to Kathy Krell at Kathy.krell {at} colostate(.)edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, for full consideration, completed applications must be received by noon (MST), March 16, 2012.
Preferred starting date: June 1, 2012
For a full job description, please visit: http://www.slice.colostate.edu/
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Department: Prospect Management and Analysis

Overview: Identify new prospects, assist with prospect management and provide research services regarding critical wealth and other biographical information in order to lead to increased gift revenue.

Reports to: Associate Director of Prospect Research & Management

Essential Duties:
1. Conduct comprehensive research on individual prospects, corporations, and foundations using multiple sources of information integrating material into an accurate presentation regarding current and prospective donors including financial assets, affiliations, memberships and capability.
2. Actively identify prospects for further research with the financial capability and philanthropic interest to make major gifts.
3. Provide donor prospect information and consultation to assist major gift officers and executive management in the development of cultivation and solicitation strategies.
4. Assist in maintaining advancement database, including biographical updates and coding.

Marginal Duties:
1. Assist with training and overseeing support staff in assisting with research efforts.
2. Perform all other duties as may be required

Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in related field required. Minimum of two years experience in research, preferably in an institutional advancement environment within a non-profit and/or educational institution, or equivalent. Strong research and technical skills including proficiency with electronic research sources including online databases and advanced internet searching capabilities. Knowledge of systems with applications common to advancement work, including institutional fundraising databases. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to work independently and self-directed. Strong written and oral communication skills. Must be available for evening and weekend assignments as needed.

Responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and enhance a well-balanced and varied Community Service program that includes trainings for student leaders, educational events, recognition for outstanding contributions and is based upon current student needs and professional best practices.
• Develop and advise a service-based student organization advisory board/council.
• Work with service-based student organizations to develop positive and meaningful programs including support for event planning, conducting trainings and the creation of new programs designed to enhance and develop the entire Keene State College community.
• Provide direct support and guidance for the Alternative Spring Break program, International Service Trip and student employment initiatives related to community service.
• Research, design and initiate new community service opportunities.
• Establish, maintain and strengthen collaborations between Keene State College and community social service agencies, local schools and appropriate state agencies.
• Collaborate with campus service learning initiatives and the Center for Engagement, Learning and Teaching (CELT).
• Actively promote a coordinated, organized and visible presence for both community service and service learning programs and opportunities in conjunction with the Center for Engagement, Learning and Teaching (CELT).
• Create opportunities for students that complement the academic mission and overall College goal for developing service-minded, civically-engaged, culturally intelligent leaders.
• Conduct periodic assessments and evaluations of the Community Service program.
• Participate in and support general Student Center and Student Involvement programming and management.
• Serve on College-wide committees as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in a higher education setting including related work assisting in planning, organizing and coordinating educational programs; experience in advising community service-based student organizations and working directly with community service programs in a higher education setting; knowledge and practice of student development theory, and experience with fiscal management. Proven administrative, organizational, interpersonal and writing skills; demonstrated proficiency with computer applications.

Desired qualifications: Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or related field. Leadership experience with Alternative Spring Break or similar programs and working with service learning programs. Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus. Salary range: $39,480-$44,690, complemented by a competitive benefit package.

Application: Apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52345.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
• Letter of application addressing the above responsibilities
• Resume
• Contact information for three references

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately; for full consideration, please submit application materials by February 29, 2012; and continue until position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion. Representatives will be attending the ACPA, Louisville 2012 Annual Convention, Louisville KY. Please indicate if you plan to be in attendance at the convention.

Keene State College, one of the leading liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire, has been ranked by US News and World Report amongst the top 100 regional schools in the North for the third year in a row. Keene State College is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. The College is accredited by NEASC and its education programs are accredited by NCATE. Keene State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society. The College is committed to hiring staff interested in serving students, faculty, and staff and that bring an appreciation of diversity to the campus.

The Civic Education Project (CEP) at Northwestern University is NOW HIRING exceptional staff for our Spring & Summer 2012 service-learning programs.

CEP offers weekend, weeklong and three-week service-learning courses for outstanding middle and high school students during the spring and summer.

This year, CEP will offer programs in Chicago, Baltimore, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, covering topics such as human rights, urban development, school reform, public health, criminal justice and civic engagement.

We are looking for outstanding teachers from public and private schools and universities, service-learning practitioners, other education, youth development and nonprofit professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students. Instructional, residential, and administrative positions are available, ranging from two-day to seven-week sessions. Staff receive a cash stipend, room & board and training in service-learning and experiential education. However, the biggest payoff comes from the opportunity to work with motivated students, build community with passionate colleagues, and gain experience educating young people about civic engagement and social responsibility. Learn more.

To learn more about CEP programs and staff positions or to apply online, visit our website at: http://www.civiceducationproject.com/jobs

Spring staff consideration begins January 5, 2012
Summer staff consideration begins February 1, 2012

Applications are accepted at any time but are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Apply now to join a group of people working together for a common cause — inspiring young people to make a difference!

The TNCC VISTA Project is focused on three goals: Project Goal I: Create and expand community service and service-learning infrastructure in Tennessee colleges and universities. Project Goal II: Create and expand mutually beneficial college-community partnerships that link university resources and needs with community resources and needs. Project Goal III: Develop training programs that will ensure sustainability of high quality service-learning on TNCC member campuses.

TNCC AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader will serve at the Tennessee Campus Compact office hosted at Lipscomb University in Nashville.   The VISTA Leader will begin immediately and lead approximately 30 VISTAs statewide.

One year of VISTA experience with a Campus Compact program is strongly preferred.  For additional information and to apply, please contact Dr. Mani Hull, Executive Director Tennessee Campus Compact, at mani.hull {at} lipscomb(.)edu

RESPONSIBILITIES:

North Carolina Campus Compact (NCCC), housed at Elon University, is a consortium of 42 colleges and universities dedicated to building the capacity of colleges and universities to produce civically-engaged graduates and strengthen communities.

NCCC seeks an organized, collaborative and energetic Program Coordinator to oversee the successful implementation of a state-wide AmeriCorps program, and to work closely with campuses to help them build sustainable programming and establish funding. Specific responsibilities include: recruitment, training, and tracking for VISTA members; publicize Compact and campus program successes through media; and assist in developing diverse funding avenues for campuses and Compact.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree with strong organization, detail-orientation, communications (i.e., social media, press releases) experience, and computer skills required.  Masters degree, experience working with higher education institutions and/or AmeriCorps programs, and grant writing background preferred.

Application deadline is January 6, 2012.

For additional information, or to apply, visit the posting at http://www.elon.edu/employment

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.

-Oversee ongoing development and implementation of Civic Development Initiatives, including Puksta Scholars Program
-Work with Director and Associate Director to develop and implement activities that support CCESL’s Civic Development Initiatives.
-Develop and implement curriculum for Puksta Scholars Program.
-Act as Program Administrator of Puksta Scholars Program to include marketing/PR and student recruiting.
-Develop relationships with Puksta Foundation and Alumni
-Oversee development and implementation of programs within CCESL Service Initiative.
-Oversee AmeriCorps program coordination.
-Lead organization and implementation efforts for voter registration, in collaboration with CCESL staff and campus partners.
-General CCESL Administrative Support.
-Other related duties, as assigned.

To apply, please visit https://www.dujobs.org/postings/15572.

To apply, please visit our online application site at https://jobs.wit.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51190

Wentworth is an AA/EEO employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Wentworth is a tobacco-free campus.

Additional details, including information about specific duties and qualifications, can be found at http://dukeengage.duke.edu/get-involved/summer-staff-involvement. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Inga Peterson (inga.peterson {at} duke(.)edu) by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012. Please indicate your preference for consideration for our sites in Durham, NC; Charlotte, NC; or Seattle, WA in the cover letter. Successful applicants will be contacted in early January for interviews.

Administration of the Virginia College Advising Corps requires a full-time director to effectively provide support and outreach to all of the placements in the Commonwealth and to raise funding to support the program. The position requires travel, recruiting, training and supervising the guides, and collaboration with participating high schools and communities.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; exceptional writing and analytical skills; experience in service-related work such as community service programs, educational outreach, student affairs, youth advocacy, or career development. Demonstrated ability to work with high school administrators and college students and an understanding of college access within the secondary school environment is desired. Significant development experience, particularly in a higher education setting is preferred. A master’s degree is required.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application review will begin on December 15th and continue until the position is filled. For a complete description please see http://www.virginia.edu/provost/. Interested candidates must apply through the University of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/. Search by posting number 0608987. Please submit a completed application, C.V., cover letter emphasizing appropriate qualifications and experience, and contact information for three current professional references.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations from members of underrepresented groups.

The Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Community & Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin seek an individual with a PhD in sociology or a related social science or humanities field for a tenure track, assistant professor position in environmental justice.  Applicants must have completed their degree by summer 2012.

Candidates should be committed to scholarship and undergraduate teaching in the area of environmental justice, with particular focus on environmental health burdens faced by vulnerable communities in domestic or international contexts. Scholars approaching issues of environmental health from a variety of perspectives (food systems, pollution, land use, race and gender studies, etc.) are encouraged to apply.  Strong candidates for this position should value and be able to conduct community-based research with underrepresented and/or marginalized populations.

This assistant professor position is shared by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Community & Environmental Sociology in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

The appointee will play an active role in the research, teaching and service activities of the both units.  General teaching responsibilities will include core courses in the Nelson Institute and in Community & Environmental Sociology, with an instructional load of three courses per year.  The candidate should be willing and qualified to teach the course “Global Environmental Health: An Interdisciplinary Introduction” and, alternately, the introductory course: “Environmental Studies: The Social Perspective.” The two courses will be rotated on a basis to-be-determined.  Supervision of graduate and undergraduate research is also expected.

The incumbent is expected to participate in service to the community, state, nation, and profession in a manner consistent with the appointment.  Specifically, it is expected that the appointee will play a leadership role in advancing the Nelson Institute’s Community & Environmental Scholars Program (CESP), in which diverse environmental studies students connect with community through direct service, community-based research, personal networking and community organizing experiences. CESP offers students an academic framework for boundary spanning environmental work and develops perspectives on complex issues.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, a representative publication or writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.  Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2012. Electronic submission of documents is preferred; please include “Environmental Justice Position” in the subject line.

Materials should be sent to:

Professor Jane Collins

c/o Andrew Sellers (apsellers {at} wisc(.)edu)

Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

122 Science Hall

550 Park St.

University of Wisconsin

Madison, WI  53706

For more information see: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_072174.html

Individuals who work with Impact Alabama spend a year of service after graduation at a unique, nationally recognized organization fighting poverty in Alabama. Impact seeks highly motivated, talented graduates to fill full-time positions that implement and oversee three nationally unique initiatives based upon a collaboration with twenty colleges across the state of Alabama: FocusFirst, SaveFirst, and CollegeFirst. FocusFirst trains college students to provide high-tech vision screenings and follow-up care to preschool-age children in Head Starts and day cares in low-income rural and urban areas throughout Alabama. SaveFirst trains college students to provide free tax preparation services and opportunities for economic improvement to working families in Alabama. CollegeFirst trains college and graduate students to help implement a Pre-AP summer academic enrichment program for high school students enrolled in AP math and science courses.

Position Purpose:  The Assistant Director will assist individuals and groups of students with identifying appropriate service abroad programs. He/she will also advise students regarding safety and security, group leadership, emergency protocols, and fundraising. He/she will work with other student-life offices on campus that also engage students participating in international programs. Additionally, he/she will process all associated financial transactions and travel envelopes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

43% – Advise and counsel students on all aspects of service abroad opportunities.  Primary programmatic focus will be on the Loewenstern Fellowships and Rice Developing World Student’s Scholarship, but will also assist with other programs located in the Center for Civic Engagement that include international experiences.

12% – Conduct site visits to review programs and gather up-to-date information about program partners and local environment in which the students serve and live.  Summarize visits and make recommendations to the director based on observations and interactions.

10% – Develop and manage an approval process for service abroad providers, encompassing both individual and group experiences.

10% – Financial oversight of programs, including processing of financial transactions, TEBM envelopes, grant applications/support, and travel advances.

10% – Collaborate with staff from all units within the Center for Civic Engagement and develop consistent training and advisement protocols for students serving abroad.

5% – Develop, plan, and implement pre-departure orientations specific to service abroad programs to be held twice each semester.

5% – Assist student organizations and other groups with the recruitment and selection of group leaders and provide appropriate training throughout the academic year.

5% – Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree; one year of experience in international education with a college/university or service abroad program provider; experience living, studying, or serving abroad.  See on-line application for substitution of experience and a listing of preferred education and experience.

About the University:  Located in Houston, Texas, Rice University was chartered in 1890 as the Rice Institute; the first class entered in 1912.  Today, Rice enrolls about 3500 undergraduate and 2300 graduate students from all U.S. states and more than 70 countries. Rice has consistently ranked among the top 15 research universities, as reported in annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report.  Compared to other top echelon private institutions, Rice has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country and is often recognized as one of the best education values in the country.  Rice is characterized by its small size, exceptionally gifted students, acclaimed research and scholarship, financial stability, and its campus of uncommon beauty. Visit http://www.rice.edu for more information about the University.

The Community Involvement Center, part of the university’s Center for Civic Engagement, was established in 1995 as the center for community service programming at Rice University and strives to develop a culture of service within the University, advocating community service and social responsibility.  Several programs are available offering opportunities for immersive service experiences in Houston, around the United States, and throughout Latin America and Asia.  The offices also currently advises several student-run service organizations, including the Rice Student Volunteer Program (RSVP), established in 1985.  The Community Involvement Center offers an extensive database of volunteer opportunities; a volunteer and literacy resource library; a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter containing information on volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities; three Outreach Days per year; a volunteer and career fair; and several programs which involve students, faculty, and staff in local, national, and international service.  For more information about the Community Involvement Center, visit our web page at http://cic.rice.edu

Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director for Service-Learning, who reports to the director of the Office of Leadership and Service-Learning, provides leadership in the development and implementation of academic service-learning/community-based opportunities, services, advocacy, and research. Responsibilities include providing overall administrative support for academic service-learning and integrating community service opportunities with the academic mission of UNCG; facilitating faculty development workshops; seeking external funding to support creative endeavors; developing student leadership in service-learning initiatives; coordinating risk management and evaluation activities related to service-learning; furthering institutionalization of processes and infrastructure for civic engagement and community-based learning at UNCG and the Piedmont Triad.

Qualifications:
Masters required, Ph.D. preferred. Three years of experience required in higher education, higher education administration, community-based learning, community agency administration, student leadership development, or related field. Knowledge and experience of service-learning in higher education required. The ideal candidate will have experience in course development, integrating in and out of classroom learning, and college teaching experience connected to community-based learning. Experience in leading critical reflection activities to generate, document and deepen learning to connect service and academic content as well as experience working with students as collaborators in engaged learning. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, students, and faculty. Respect for and ability to work with diverse populations. Proven oral, written, and project management skills. Ability to choose priorities among competing demands. Proficiency with desktop computing and use of the Web for information gathering and program administration are essential.

Conditions and Application:
Salary commensurate with experience. Expected start on February 1, 2012. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately with preference given to applications received by December 2, 2011 at 12:00 midnight ET, and continue until an appointment is made. Send letter of interest, resume, and name, address, and contact information for three references electronically in MSWord format to safjobs {at} uncg(.)edu. To ensure that you are considered for this position, please reference “Position #13471, Assistant Director for Service-Learning” in the subject line of your email. EEO/AA