South Carolina Campus Compact is a consortium of college and university presidents who share a commitment to the civic mission of higher education and the value of integrating community engagement into students’ academic and co-curricular experiences. Member institutions include public, private, 2-year, and 4-year colleges and universities throughout South Carolina.
The Executive Director (ED) of the South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC) is responsible for providing leadership and assistance to member institutions for the purpose of furthering teaching and learning that prepare students for lives of engagement and service to society. The Executive Director
builds partnerships at the state and national levels between and among institutions of higher education, government, non-profit agencies, foundations, and other agencies committed to public and community
service. The ED identifies and makes available resources, forums, and information to member campuses to achieve these common purposes. The ED will support the vision and mission of the SCCC and work to promote social justice, sustainability, and local and global partnerships among the higher education community throughout the state.
The Executive Director is the primary administrator for South Carolina Campus Compact and the essential link to the national Campus Compact network. The host institution and physical location for
SCCC is Winthrop University, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Responsibilities of the Executive Director:
- Articulate, uphold, and model the vision and mission of the public purposes of education and mobilize South Carolina’s educational community to explore its capacity to partner with the community;
- Convene meetings of the Executive Board of Presidents, Advisory Committee, and other campus-community constituencies;
- Develop and secure funding from public/private sources to support the advancement of campus-community engagement;
- Administration and management of grants: write reports, collect data, and disseminate outcomes regionally and nationally;
- Foster growth of the organization through increased membership and connection to other state, regional and national organizations;
- Maintain all aspects of membership services, including recruitment materials and a membership directory;
- Manage state-wide organization and budget, collect fees and dues, and provide the Board with annual or appropriate reports.
- Hire, supervise, and lead staff;
- Liaise between (national) Campus Compact and SCCC member institutions. Facilitate networking opportunities and consult with member institutions in their development as engaged campuses and with their service-learning courses and service programs.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years experience in development, higher education administration, or non-profit management
- Demonstrated ability to build an extensive network of collaborative relationships with diverse constituent groups
- Demonstrated ability to secure and administer funding from a variety of public and private sources.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, goals, training, and budgets on a multi-institutional or statewide level.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and office management skills
- Technological capability
- Masters degree
- Flexibility to travel
SALARY:
Salary negotiable based upon experience. Excellent benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
Cover letter and resumes can be sent to:
Attn: Ellin McDonough, SCCC
Winthrop University
129 Crawford Building
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Or via email to Ellin McDonough at
mcdonoughe {at} winthrop(.)edu
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applications received on or before
November 17th will receive full consideration. This position is contingent upon funding from South
Carolina Campus Compact.
