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Position Title:
On Call Senior AdvisorPosition Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Salary Range:
$64.99 per hour
Pay Frequency:
HourlyA.POSITION PURPOSE
Miller Center is at the forefront of the global social entrepreneurship movement with a robust track record of accelerating social enterprises since 2003. We accompany social entrepreneurs in catalyzing innovative sustainable solutions to poverty guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our proven model unites the talents and expertise of our executive mentors worldclass programs Silicon Valleys spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship and Santa Clara Universitys Jesuit heritage of serving the poor and marginalized. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in alignment with the Centers mission and objectives the Senior Advisor assists in ensuring the scaling of Miller Centers work by bringing awareness and thought leadership and developing and stewarding financial and nonfinancial strategic partnerships.
B.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On call support in thought leadership in the social entrepreneurship sector 100:
Contribute to the Centers thought leadership by writing white papers and blogs and participating in external speaking engagements on relevant topics.
Support fundraising efforts for new and existing programs by identifying funding opportunities providing technical inputs for proposals meeting with potential funders and contributing to stewardship reports.
Support Miller Centers ongoing partnership with Innovation Works.
Connect valuable ecosystem partners to Miller Center.
Act as media and social media spokesperson on social entrepreneurship for Miller Center.
C.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge skills abilities education and experience required or preferred.
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
1.Knowledge
- Deep Knowledge of Social Entrepreneurship Partnerships and Networks.
- Application knowledge of Google docs Excel Google Slides
- Working directly with Social Entrepreneurs
2.Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and followthrough
- Ability to partner effectively with social entrepreneurs ontheground partners volunteer mentors Miller Center staff and other members of the social enterprise ecosystem
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including strong writing skills
- Strong customer focus
- Ability to handle multiple projects set priorities meet deadlines and maintain a high level of performance
- Strong time management skills exceptional attention to detail proven planning skills and superior followthrough
3.Abilities
- Exercises judgment and maintains confidentiality
- Flexible schedule including ability to work remotely and participate in early morning and evening calls as required
4.Education
- Masters degree in a related field
5.Years of Experience
- Experience building or managing community/multiple stakeholder engagements
- Strong data management skills
- At least ten years of experience in the field of social enterprise
- A minimum of ten years progressively responsible work experience including program management activities
- Experience living and working in the developing world ideally working directly with a social enterprise
- Experience participating in or working in a capacity development training program
D. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended the California Fair Employment & Housing Act and all other applicable laws SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill experience education or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
E. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Mostly indoor office environment
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including ability to work online remotely and participate in early morning and evening calls is required
- Ability to participate in occasional weekend events is required
- Some travel including travel to developing countries is required
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws regulations and executive orders regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies see IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. The Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Belinda Guthrie Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report please go to the Campus Safety Serviceswebsite. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at. The report includes the type of crime venue and number of occurrences.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources andand request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone ator by email at
Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report please go to the Campus Safety Serviceswebsite. To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at. The report includes the type of crime venue and number of occurrences.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
