at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: Center for Civic Engagement
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
This position manages and supports a wide variety of civic engagement and service-learning initiatives based at Northwestern University's Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Specific responsibilities may include program development, implementation, and management; program marketing and recruitment; and campus and community partnerships for programs such as AMPED, the Cities Mentoring Program, Community-Based Work Study, Engage Chicago, NU in Chicago, the NU Public Interest Program, NU Votes, etc. In addition to support for civic engagement programs, the position will also support related events and activities on-campus and in the community.
**Please note: Requires local travel to program sites and occasional evening and weekend hours
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
Develops, maintains & reports on quantitative and qualitative performance measures.
Oversees documentation of agreements between NU and partner organizations, ensuring that agreements are completed, appropriately reviewed, approved, and adhered to by all parties.
Communication, Outreach & Recruitment
Ensures program/project success in regard to revenue & expense goals including recruitment, participation, etc.
Identifies opportunities and strategies for short- and long-term growth & expansion.
Creates & implements program/project brand identity and marketing & advertising strategy.
Oversees marketing of new and current programs, working with partner institutions & media to ensure marketing plan effectively targets applicants, sponsors, etc.
Ensures that all advertising and marketing materials accurately represent programs.
Pursues opportunities for alumni contact & solicitation.
Evaluation
Manages development and maintenance of evaluation processes including associated metrics and key performance indicators.
Reviews & analyzes outcome measurements and recommends changes & enhancements to improve program/project.
Collaborates with internal/external partners to implement changes designed to improve/increase program/project goals/objectives.
Events
Manages programming, educational, student, alumni, workshops, meetings, etc. including speakers, agendas, etc.
Manages planning and arrangement of meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to exchange information, promote research objectives, and to build internal and external relationships within NU.
Manages event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
Program Development
Researches competitor, and state-of-the art developments to enhance, improve, and innovate program curricula and delivery to better meet goals & objectives.
Coordinates with program/project sponsors on the delivery of all onsite instruction and provision of logistical support.
Recruits, trains and assigns faculty/instructors to teach programs.
Supervises creation of components, including curriculum development, lectures, conferences, seminars, support groups, etc.
Oversee development and implementation of new program/project initiatives.
Manages relationships with partners, foundations, etc. and coordinates logistical support.
Continually assesses and innovates program/project to achieve educational goals.
Develops strategy for program/project growth and expansion.
Strategic Planning
Manages & implements strategic plans.
Reviews plans, meets with leadership & key faculty & staff.
Provides advice & counsel & recommends changes & improvements to functional operations to better meet organizational needs & objectives.
Student Support
Manages recruitment, application evaluation, interview, selection and notification of students or participants.
Implements a department strategy for structure, process, & staff support of students.
Supervision
Supervises ~60 part-time, temp, student, and/or seasonal workers.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
2 years program/project administration or other relevant experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Strong communication, organizational, management and... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
