Project Director - Gateway to Gold
Project Director - Gateway to Gold
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DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.
DePauw University seeks a dynamic and experienced Project Director to lead and manage the Gateway to Gold project funded by the Lilly Endowment. This initiative is designed to foster access to higher education for Indiana youth strengthen community connections and promote student success. The Project Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of program development implementation and evaluation. This is a fulltime grant funded position reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Equity. This position is eligible for hybrid work available for Indiana residents only.Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Essential Functions
Project Leadership Development and Implementation:
Oversee the implementation of the Gateway to Gold initiative ensuring alignment with the goals and objectives outlined in the Lilly Endowment grant.
Develop and manage project timelines budgets and deliverables ensuring the successful of the program.
Implement camper lifecycle support in alignment with DePauws enrollment plan and student success initiatives.
Lead a crossfunctional team of faculty staff and community partners to achieve project outcomes.
Collaborate with DePauw faculty and staff to develop and refine courses for precollege engagement programming.
Oversee the planning and delivery of orientation and training sessions for all camp stakeholder groups including campers parents and community partners.
Create and uphold an appropriate risk management plan for the program.
Grant Management:
Ensure compliance with all grant requirements including reporting financial management and documentation.
Monitor project progress prepare regular reports and communicate updates to university leadership and the Lilly Endowment.
Identify and address any challenges or risks to the successful completion of the project.
Supervision and Training:
Recruit train supervise and evaluate program instructors resident assistants and student mentors.
Ensure all staff and faculty follow program policies and procedures.
Event and Logistics Management:
Coordinate evening social events and other activities for the youth oncampus program.
Manage logistical aspects of the project including meals and transportation.
Program Evaluation:
Manage evaluations of the program including feedback from students and parents/guardians.
Use data to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Community Engagement and Outreach:
Establish and maintain outreach efforts with external communitybased organizations school districts and schools.
Lead marketing and recruitment efforts for the program to ensure diverse participation.
Additional Responsibilities:
Develop and update policies and procedures as needed.
Act as onsite Supervisor/Directoroncall during programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred in education higher education administration social work or a related field.
Five years of related experience in youth program planning and implementation including at least two years of supervisory experience.
Experience as a camp Director or Assistant/Associate Director preferably in a college or university setting.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Active Listening Ability to actively attend to convey and understand the comments and questions of others.
Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Analytical Skills Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Budget Management: Experience in developing and monitoring program budgets.
Coaching and Development Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Communication Oral Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication Written Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
DecisionMaking Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
DiversityOriented Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders including being mindful of experiences related but not limited to: age gender race ethnicity religion socioeconomic status sexual orientation and/or job type.
Interpersonal Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Judgment The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Management Skills Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Presentation Skills Ability to effectively present information publicly.
Relationship Building Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and coworkers.
Training Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Applications.
Other Requirements:
Extensive experience in camp operations and program development.
Familiarity with policies affecting firstgeneration lowincome and students with disabilities.
Ability to handle complex and confidential information with professionalism.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
O (Occasionally)
Walk
O (Occasionally)
Sit
C (Constantly)
Handling / Fingering
F (Frequently)
Reach Outward
O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder
O (Occasionally)
Climb
O (Occasionally)
Crawl
O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel
O (Occasionally)
Bend
O (Occasionally)
Speak
F (Frequently)
10 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
1120 lbs
O (Occasionally)
2150 lbs
O (Occasionally)
51100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Over 100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
1325 lbs
O (Occasionally)
2640 lbs
O (Occasionally)
41100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33 of the time 0 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33 66 of the time 2.5 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66 of the time 5.5 hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near Distance Peripheral Depth Perception)
- Hearing (Auditory perception or audition)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Normal office environment.
We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration respect for each other diversity freedom of expression accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.
DePauw University in affirmation of its commitment to excellence endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring promotion compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring promotion compensation and admission will be based upon a persons qualifications and/or performance without regard to race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation disability age gender gender identity or gender expression except where religion gender or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.
DePauw Universitys goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.
Employee Benefits Overview
There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.
For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.Additionalvoluntary benefitsTuition Remission and Exchange as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.
All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.
At DePauw we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation TimePersonal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.
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- Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
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- Ubben lecture series
- Free athletic events
- Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
- Employee discounted meal plan
- Free parking
- Nature park including walking and biking trails
- Personal duplicating and printing discounts
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
