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Director of Academic Programs-Florida Campus Compact

Florida Campus Compact - Tallahassee, Florida

Institution:
Florida Campus Compact (Center for Leadership & Civic Education)
Tallahassee
FL
Deadline:
Wed, 02/16/2011
Job Description:

Salary Range
Position will be filled at $45,419.

Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and six years relevant experience.

Requirements
The Director of Academic Programs works closely with the Executive Director in advancing the mission of Florida Campus Compact (FL|CC). This position helps provide leadership, oversight & direction to a dynamic team of individuals in a growing organization while seeking to establish & implement the vision & strategic plan for the future of FL|CC.
This person must:

  • be able to perform assigned responsibilities with little to no supervision.
  • be able to provide leadership and direction in programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions.
  • be able to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
  • be able to effectively utilize strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • be able to train, direct, and supervise employees.
  • be a confident and competent public speaker.
  • have knowledge of principles and practices of academic program planning, development, and evaluation.
  • have the ability to prepare and monitor budget information.
  • have knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
  • have flexibility to travel and work nights/weekends, as needed.

This position requires a driver’s license and police background check.

Responsibilities

The person selected for this position will:

  • Support the FL|CC Director with the leadership, staffing, and direction of FL|CC programs.  Work to establish and implement the vision and strategic plan of FL|CC in a timely manner.  This includes working with internal and external stakeholders all across Florida, to promote and advance the scholarship of engagement in higher education (both curricular and co-curricular).
  • Ensure that participating colleges/universities receive training/resources and disseminate the most current and best practices of engaged scholarship. This may include site visits, conference planning, consultative services, etc.
  • Work with stakeholders to assess, support and report the quantitative and qualitative impact of engaged scholarship across Florida.
  • Provide daily supervision for staff, OPS, and/or work study employees.  Direct, support, supervise, and evaluate staff in furthering the mission of FL|CC.
  • Monitor the budget and make necessary recommendations.
  • Act as a liaison with higher education and community partners to sustain and further develop a network of collegiate administrators, faculty, staff, and student/business/community leaders who are interested in and capable of advancing the field of engaged scholarship.

Preferred

  • A deep commitment to and understanding of civic engagement in higher education, including community service, service‐learning, engaged scholarship and community‐based research.
  • Strong track record of project management and effective organization skills.
  • Intellectual curiosity and passion for teaching and learning.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated success in building relationships and serving diverse constituents.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Campus Compact.

Pay Plan
This is an A&P (Administrative and Professional) position.

How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific vacancy as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.  Applications must include work history and all education details (if applicable) even if attaching a resume.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer

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