Assistant Director for Civic and Community Engaged Learning
Assistant Director for Civic and Community Engaged Learning
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$ 53000 - 55000
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Job Description
We are searching for an Assistant Director for Civic and Community Engaged Learning. The position provides leadership and support to the curricular engagement opportunities within VT Engage centered around civic leadership and community engagement for students inside and outside of the classroom. ExperienceVT provides students with ways to engage in meaningful opportunities to support their own growth and connection to the Virginia Tech community while learning to embrace Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) as a way of life. This position will help students faculty and community partners explore and understand what it means to serve in community So if youre passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our students please keep reading.
Heres what you need to know about the role:
1 You will join VT Engage The Center for Leadership and Service Learning. VT Engage enhances the student experience by providing leadership education civic engagement service learning and food access opportunities within the Virginia Tech and New River Valley community nationally and globally.
2 You will report to the Associate Director of VT Engage in a regular fulltime 100 Administrative Professional appointment.
3 The Assistant Director for Civic and Community Engaged Learning plays a vital role within Student Affairs and the university at large developing and overseeing curricular engagement opportunities that promote civic leadership and community involvement for students both inside and outside the classroom. This position leads efforts to support the Faculty Fellows Program including recruitment selection and ongoing support.
Additionally the Assistant Director will be an active participant in a Student Affairs team focused on the campuswide implementation of civic leadership initiatives and programming such as Perspectives a Constructive Dialogue Institute Program. This Assistant Director will manage the logistical aspects of student engagement grants including recruitment onboarding and assessment.
This assistant director will also supervise student employees as needed to engage in curricular learning and research opportunities in the spirit of Ut Prosim. Key initiatives overseen by the Assistant Director include impactful programs like Perspectives the Faculty Fellows Program and student engagement grants.
4 You will have the chance to grow and take advantage of a professional development plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5 Youll be offered a base salary between $53000 to $55000 along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in teaching nonprofit management higher education public administration or a closely related field.
Demonstrated success in working with academic faculty especially in support of curricular community engaged learning.
Demonstrated experience in small and large group facilitation especially in support of dialogue across difference skill building.
Evidence of effective partnership development and management.
Demonstrated collaboration and engagement with individuals from assorted backgrounds and multicultural communities within and across organizational boundaries.
Supervisory experience of student staff or volunteers.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of student development theories.
Experience developing partnerships with student affairs areas or communitybased organizations.
Knowledge of assessment of student learning or community impact.
Pay Band
N/A
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$53000 $55000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
5/9/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate must have a criminal background check and a drivers license check demonstrating a good standing record. The candidate must be comfortable driving a minivan.
The position requires working weekends occasionally.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education ator Virginia Tech 220 Gilbert Street Suite 5200 Blacksburg VA 24061.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Kathy Flintat during regular business hours at least 10 business days before the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
