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Full-Time Lead Teacher
Riverstone School
Hamilton, Montana

Posted 3/19/2019

Riverstone School is looking for a full-time creative, dynamic, and passionate lead teacher/educator for the 2019/2020 school year. The Riverstone School Lead Teacher is in charge of presenting Riverstone’s experiential and holistic curriculum for a group of 8-12 mixed-aged students in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Students range in ages 5-18 years old.

The Lead Teacher is in charge of presenting Riverstone’s experiential and holistic curriculum for a group of 8-12 mixed-aged students in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Students range in ages 5-18 years old. The teacher must be open to the integration of holistic tools within the daily education model, such as meditation and yoga practice, essential oils, crystals and herbal teas. Expertise in these areas is not required. A teacher’s assistant will be provided for all contact hours.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create a holistic environment that embraces the love of learning and the child’s individual needs
• Nurture meaningful relationships with each child to foster their social and emotional growth
• Be adept in understanding developmental growth, age appropriate learning experiences and the daily needs of each student
• A strong drive for excellence, creativity, community, and inquiry both within the classroom and as a springboard for personal development
• Implement project-based lesson plans in the curriculum that creatively engage students’ interest, exploration, investigation and experimentation
• Encourage and support the relationship between students and their families
• Encourage the family’s involvement
• Facilitate scheduled family-teacher conversations
• Maintain compliance with Riverstone Staff Handbook and pass a pre-employment federal fingerprint background check 

Skills:

• Passionate about kinesthetic, experiential student-centric teaching styles
• Allow for the direction of learning to be partially child-driven
• Compassionate awareness of various developmental stages
• Have an innovative spirit
• Experience delivering age-appropriate, experiential and/or kinesthetic learning projects and tracking student progress in a story-based format
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Team player who welcomes collaboration with the curriculum designers and school staff
• Fluency in another language is not required but is a plus

*Teaching Certification is not necessary for this position but teaching experience with multiple age ranges is necessary

Compensation:

• Position Starts June 1, 2019 (start date is flexible within the first 2 weeks of June)
• $48,000/year
• Vacations: 2 days for Thanksgiving, 3 wks in December, 2 wks Spring Break, 4 wks off in the summer after school is out

About Riverstone School:
Riverstone School is an independent, experiential school for children ages 5-18 located on a permaculture farm in Hamilton, MT. Riverstone is unique in its holistic approach to education. Students and staff participate in a daily meditation and yoga practice, and crystals, essential oils, GF/DF Non-GMO meals, and herbal tea are all part of the environment at Riverstone.

To Apply:

• Interested applicants please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected] 

Director of Career Development Services
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Posted 3/12/2019

Old Dominion University (ODU) is located in Norfolk, Virginia, a vibrant metropolitan region of coastal Virginia. The institution is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution with a strong focus on student success and learning. The institution is proud of its rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 25,000 students form a diverse and multicultural community within six academic colleges. ODU’s programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and through a high quality and growing distance learning program. 

The Director of Career Development Services provides overall leadership and direction for a comprehensive career center that helps undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni develop the competencies needed to make informed choices and take action to attain their educational and career goals. An integral member of the Division of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services (SEES) leadership team, the director sets the vision and strategy for the unit and aligns its goals and offerings with institutional and divisional priorities. Career Development Services includes student employment--hourly and work study; cooperative education, internships and practicums; career education programs, career coaching, counseling, exploration; electronic delivery of career programs, services and coaching through Career Commons; and fulltime employment programs and services for new graduates and for alumni. Working in close collaboration with the University’s colleges and regional centers, and with employers and various internal and external stakeholders, the director is responsible for leading a University wide, comprehensive, developmentally appropriate integrated program of academically and professionally related career exploration, decision-making, and employment preparation services for students and alumni. The director supervises a team of 18 career services professionals and support staff and reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Enrollment Services. 

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree and a track record of progressive leadership experience focused on promoting career development and facilitating relationships to promote the career preparation and success of students. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker and planner with the expertise, energy, and interpersonal skills to build upon the strengths of the department while fostering new cultural norms, imagining and creating strategic, developmentally based career maps for an expanse of different student populations, and leading programs to new levels of excellence. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable of evolving employment and educational trends impacting employers, students, and alumni; possess strategic change management skills coupled with strong staff, organizational development, and budget management abilities; demonstrate strong supervisory and team-building capabilities; and possess a goal-oriented, data-driven approach to generating measurable outcomes and assessments of services. Collaboration with internal and external constituents; utilization of current technologies and social media; commitment to student development; strong communication and collaboration skills; and the ability to build relevant connections with students and alumni will be important considerations in the selection of the director. 

Review of applications will begin April 5, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Ellen Heffernan at [email protected]. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895. 

Please visit the Old Dominion website at www.odu.edu 

Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Experiential Learning Fellow
Hamilton College
Clinton, New York

Posted 3/5/2019

Description

Hamilton College is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a one-year appointment to assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of Hamilton’s experiential learning program. The position is an administrative one and reports to the Special Advisor to the President on Experiential Learning.  Candidates should have Ph.D.; however, ABD’s with strong experiential learning background will be considered for appointment as a predoctoral fellow.

Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty and staff in the design and implementation of experiential learning courses/programs
• Contribute to and facilitate experiential learning workshops for students, faculty, and staff
• Help conduct, develop, track, and manage experiential learning data
• Produce content for, update, and maintain experiential learning webpage and other communication tools
• Assist with program implementation including logistics, presentation design, record keeping and communication
• Teach one course focused on experiential learning
• Help co-ordinate with other divisions on campus around internships and off-campus study
• Conduct experiential learning research
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in experiential learning in the classroom and/or involvement in experiential learning programs
• Knowledge of current experiential learning teaching and learning principles
• Strong technology background and record of implementing technological innovation in support of teaching, learning, and research at an institution of higher education.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Skill in written  and oral communication
• Focus and attention to detail; excellent time management skills
• Familiarity with higher education assessment techniques preferred
• Demonstrated commitment in working effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ph.D. or ABD with strong background in experiential learning.

Application Instructions

Applications received by March 8, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled. Please submit a cover letter, c.v., and names and contact information for three references via https://apply.interfolio.com/60513.

Director, Career Services
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas

Posted 2.14.2019

With a student population of over 38,000, Texas State University is an Emerging Research and Hispanic-Serving University located in the burgeoning
Austin-San Antonio corridor. Founded in 1899 and currently the 16^th largest public institution in the United States in terms of undergraduate enrollment, Texas State enrolls students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 66 countries. Students choose from 98 undergraduate, 90 master’s, and 12 doctoral programs offered by ten colleges (Applied Arts, ­the Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, th­e Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community, including just over 50 percent of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 14 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. Ideally situated on almost 600 acres across two campuses (San Marcos and Round Rock), Texas State is in the midst of the largest construction program in its history, experiencing an exciting period of growth with approximately $659 million in new construction, renovation, and expansion. The main campus in San Marcos boasts 209 buildings, including 24 campus residence halls and apartments. 

Ranked as one of the fastest growing small cities in the U.S. in three of the past five years by the U.S. Census Bureau and listed in Forbes 2018 Best Places to Retire, San Marcos combines small-town charm with big-time energy. Located along the crystal-clear San Marcos River roughly halfway between Austin and San Antonio and on the edge of the famous Texas Hill Country, San Marcos offers its 60,000+ residents the best of everything. With the area being widely known for hiking trails, spectacular views, fields of wildflowers, world-class gourmet dining, and a rich cultural history, it is no wonder the Texas State students call it “San Marvelous!” 

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs and serving as a member of the Student Affairs Council, the Director, Career Services is responsible for providing visionary and transformational leadership and administrative direction to the Career Services Office. Specifically, the director will lead efforts to collaborate with academic units to develop career awareness and career counseling activities as a component of student retention and success programs; foster relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, e.g. alumni relations, employers, and community members; support lifelong career management for students and alumni; build student self-awareness and self-advocacy; and manage the student employment process and other experiential learning opportunities, both on-campus and off-campus. The director will maintain and grow the existing hybrid model (a strong Central Office with College-level career programs) that encourages strong collaboration. In addition, the director must develop partnerships with recruiters from domestic and global organizations, government, and non-profit agencies. Working with a talented staff of 20 full-time employees, the director manages a department budget of over $2 million and will lead efforts to enhance the operating budget. 

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business, college student affairs, or related field in higher education and a minimum of five years of work experience in career services or a related field. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the critical emerging issues facing higher education and current best practices in career and professional development, experiential education, and overall student affairs administration in addition to knowledge of career development theories and a deep understanding of the issues surrounding integration of academic and career preparation. Further, candidates must have demonstrated experience with the supervision of professional and support staff; the management of fiscal budget development and oversight, strategic planning, and program development; and strong relationship development and an ability to build strategic partnerships with internal and external constituencies. The next director will have exceptional speaking and writing skills, the ability to communicate to a variety of constituents, and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Handshake, and other career management applications and software. Progressive administrative and leadership advancement; bi-lingual (Spanish) skills; a high degree of cultural competency and sensitivity to relate to individuals of varied backgrounds; high energy and a drive that will engage and inspire others; involvement in professional association(s); and a collaborative mindset are all preferred qualifications. 

Review of applications will begin March 19, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Heather J. Larabee at [email protected]. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895. 

Visit the Texas State University website at www.txstate.edu 

Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions. Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Internships
Martha & Spencer Love School of Business
Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

 Posted 1/25/2019

Summary of Position    

The Love School of Business (LSB) is a top-50 nationally ranked undergraduate business school, with 8 undergraduate majors, 3 master programs and over 2000 students. Each LSB student completes one for-credit internship as a graduation requirement. In addition, the internship satisfies one unit of the Experiential Learning Requirement for Elon University. The Director of Internships oversees these internships for the Love School of Business.

The Director of Internships for LSB reports to the Director of Undergraduate Programs. The Director is responsible for supporting student efforts to secure and complete internships. This includes monitoring internships, developing and assessing the curriculum for the internship class, registering the internships and tracking academic progress of each student completing an internship for credit. The Director will interact with internship supervisors, employers, the external community as well as relevant Elon staff and faculty to meet those objectives and assure the LSB students are properly completing their internship requirement for graduation.

Education Requirements            

MBA or Masters degree in higher education, student affairs or a related discipline with a minimum of five years of work experience.

Length of Experience    

A minimum of five years of work experience. Three or more years of professional experience working in experiential education and/or career development within higher education is preferred.

Special Skills or Experience

The Director of Internships position requires an energetic and entrepreneurial individual who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The successful applicant should possess comprehensive experience in a collegiate environment working with undergraduate students as well as the ability to effectively interact with the LSB Dean, registrar, faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.  Additionally, the Director of Internships should have high-level experience within experiential education and career advising, the ability to work with all majors and class years, strong presentation skills and an understanding of the commitment to the college mission and student population of Elon University.  Additional skills/requirements include:

• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Extensive experience in the use of relevant technologies, particularly with respect to assessments and career development (Symplicity experience a plus)
• Strong writing and public speaking skills suitable for a corporate audience are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office and database management experience
• High level of organizational ability, including the ability to organize and coordinate a diverse workload with attention to detail and ability set and meet deadlines
• A motivated/enthusiastic work style, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents
• Attitude - hardworking, positive, diplomatic, culturally aware, creative, able to work well in a team and under pressure, adaptable, with strong initiative and a willingness to learn
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with students and employers, both one-on-one and in group settings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities    

• Support LSB student efforts to secure internships, guiding students’ internship search, helping them to locate opportunities, selecting appropriate industries and locations
• Coordinate and administer all aspects of the for-credit internship program, including all administrative and academic management of the course in the fall, spring and summer semesters
• Counsel and advise students in career planning and career-related decisions
• Travel to internship locations and conduct site visits with internship employers
• Conduct internship orientations throughout the year, as well as well as additional presentations that are relevant to the internship program within the Love School of Business
• Facilitate student learning by assisting students to secure appropriate internships to enhance overall academic experience and learn skills essential to conduct a successful job search.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and administration to create policy and procedures for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of internships
• Recruit and train up to 12 faculty each spring on teaching the internship course, and then act as the lead instructor for 10+ sections of the course each summer, supporting those 12 faculty and over 300 students completing a summer internship for credit
• Supervise the academic component of the internship, including evaluating academic work related to the internship and assessing student performance on that work
• Supervise Porter Center student ambassadors
• Maintain relationships with key employers and industry contacts
• Track and assess internship sites, assuring that all students are completing high quality internship experiences
• Shepard international dual-degree students in securing an internship and then oversee their 16 credit internship course during the school year
• Manage database of internships, assessments and employer evaluations and submit an end-of-year report to the Dean
• Work as part of a team with Elon Student Professional Development Center, other internship directors across campus, and LSB administration and faculty
• Assess third party study abroad providers to determine viability of internships for credit while abroad
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Programs and/or the Dean

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

Applications received by March 15, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled. Complete applications will include a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references. The applications and supporting documents should be uploaded via the Elon Human Resources webpage, https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/search

Gap Experience Field Assistant
St. Norbert College
De Pere, Wisconsin

Posted 1/24/2019

St. Norbert College a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking a Gap Experience Field Assistant. This is a temporary full-time position that will work from approximately August 1, 2019 until November 1, 2019. The field assistant has responsibility to the Gap director and assistant director in executing the travel components of the Gap Experience throughout the Fall semester. In addition, the field assistant is responsible for all meal planning and preparation; serving as the photojournalist and creator of the blog for the Gap semester; and assisting in creating a positive group dynamic. This program is designed to carry rigorous academic credit, while still working under the mission of Student Affairs to foster individual student leadership skills and other values-based life skills. 

This position includes extensive travel and extended periods of time in the field with students. The Field Assistant will have 1 week off mid-way between the start and end dates of employment. All travel expenses, entrance fees, room and board, up to $30/day per diem, is covered by the Program.  

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St. Norbert College, a Catholic institution rooted in the Norbertine tradition, welcomes applications from members of all backgrounds and faith traditions. The College’s mission emphasizes the Norbertine vision of community and includes providing “an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.” We seek those who will contribute to our mission and support our commitment to building a vibrant, diverse and spiritually engaged community. MISSION STATEMENT

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by March 15. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

St. Norbert College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of our people, ideas and talents.  We welcome individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills to join our college community in our pursuit of inclusion and excellence.  Applications from members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Executive Director, University Career Center
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

Posted 1/23/2019

Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, within an easy drive to both the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon (UO) is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching. Founded in 1876, the UO currently enrolls over 22,980 students from all fifty states and more than 100 countries. Comprised of nine schools and colleges, the University of Oregon is one of just two institutions in the Pacific Northwest selected for membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities and leads the nation in finding creative solutions to environmental challenges. 

Reporting to the Division of Student Life, the University Career Center helps students as they prepare for the world of work and success upon graduation. Through career education and preparation, as well as networking, community building, and connecting students to experiential and employment opportunities, the University Career Center serves as catalyst and incubator that helps transform aspirations into reality. 

The Executive Director provides strategic, data-informed leadership of the UO’s career ecosystem, collaboratively partnering with the campuses’ career and advising professionals to provide students with the guidance, resources, and opportunities needed to launch their professional lives. Providing comprehensive programs, services, and outreach to both students and employers/internship sponsors while deliberately increasing First Destination outcomes is an essential responsibility of the Executive Director. As a key student-success unit, the University Career Center supports the mission of the University serving students across all nine schools and colleges. The Executive Director actively partners with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Division of Undergraduate Studies to blend academic and career center advising, services, programs, and spaces to improve student success and increase appreciation of the real-world application of competencies derived from the study and infusion of arts and sciences across all disciplines. As the UO expert on career development, labor trends, and related career services, the Executive Director will communicate post-collegiate outcomes, share best practices, promote cross-departmental and divisional data sharing, facilitate cross-training of college and career advisors, advance the use of technology, and foster creative strategies and solutions that address evolving needs and expectations of both student and employers. Devising intentional strategies that engage and support career readiness among diverse student populations—including underrepresented, under-resourced, international, non-traditional, and veteran students—is an important priority for the Executive Director and their team. Working within and beyond a newly designed and constructed $39 million facility, Tykeson Hall, the Executive Director will lead a team of 20 administrative, classified, and graduate employees, and is responsible for administering an annual budget of $1.5 million from state general funds, income, grants, and gifts. The Executive Director will report to the Vice President for Student Life and will continuously cultivate and manage a broad spectrum of internal and external working relationships including with faculty; academic and student life administrators; admissions and enrollment management, advancement, alumni relations, and institutional research colleagues; UO alumni; governmental leaders; and employers. 

An advanced degree in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, business, or related discipline and at least ten years of progressive professional experience in career services, student affairs, corporate recruitment, business, or development are required. The successful candidate will also possess: demonstrated understanding of current issues, best practices, and emerging trends in higher education career services, outcomes assessment, employment trends, and job markets; at least five years of professional experience in personnel management, including supervision of full-time staff, organizational and employee development, and performance management; five or more years of professional budget management experience, including oversight of budget development, revenue generation, and resource allocation; and a strong belief in a liberal arts education coupled with the ability to communicate the value of a liberal arts-based skill set and its relationship to career readiness and success. Additional professional competencies that will be considered in the selection of the Executive Director include: ability to work effectively with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds and to foster inclusive excellence in all facets of one’s work; strong organizational skills, including strategic planning and change management facility; ability to create a vision and gain buy in from key stakeholders; demonstrated leadership and decision-making capability; excellent ability to build collaborative and cooperative partnerships across many, varied constituents and stakeholders including students, family members, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and donors; a clear passion for enhancing the student experience and advancing student learning; superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; and demonstrated knowledge and facility in applying current and emerging technology to enhance career center operations and services. 

Review of applications will begin February 25, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Valerie Szymkowicz at [email protected]. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895. 

Visit the University of Oregon website at www.uoregon.edu. 

The University of Oregon affirms and actively promotes the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment without regard to any protected basis, including race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other consideration not directly and substantively related to effective performance.

Associate Director, Experiential Learning
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho

Posted 1/17/2019

Associate Director, Experiential Learning - (190003)
Job Category: Student Services (Professional)
Department: Career Center
Schedule: Full-time
Closing Date: Feb 8, 2019 

About Us:
Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion. 

Position Overview:
The associate director is a member of the Career Center leadership team and collaboratively works to provide leadership and vision for the Career Center in the establishment of programming, policy, procedures, and assessment to effectively deliver a comprehensive experiential learning program focused on professional development.  The associate director oversees three major program areas in experiential learning: Internships, Work U, and Student Employment. The associate director will work with the experiential learning and employer relations teams to identify, establish, and nurture partnerships with employers designed to enhance relationships with the university. The associate director will also be responsible for establishing strong partnerships with internal partners focused on growing experiential learning and professional development for our students. The associate director will manage experiential learning program operations, conduct program assessment and evaluation, and lead strategic planning efforts for experiential learning focused on professional development. We are looking for an innovative leader with a proven track record of building new programs and re envisioning existing programs in order to take them to the next level 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Use research, best practices, and innovative thinking to expand/refine a comprehensive experiential learning program including internships, Work U, and student employment
• Design and implement strategies to increase/scale quality opportunities, developing a continuum of experiential learning for our students.
• Collaborate with faculty/college administrators to further enhance the student and employer experience for experiential learning opportunities focused on professional development.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and administration to create policy and procedures for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of experiential learning opportunities focused on professional development.
• Work with experiential learning team to develop and implement a university-wide campaign and outreach programming to increase the awareness and benefits of participation in experiential learning focused on professional development.
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to open access to experiential learning opportunities focused on professional development to all students who want to participate.
• Work closely with the Employer Relations team to ensure a mutual understanding and coordination of goals and objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Experiential Learning Team.
• Oversee evaluation and accountability procedures, collect and analyze data, prepare reports on the status and impact of experiential learning programs. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in student affairs, human resource management, or related fields or equivalent combination of professional experience and education.
• Five years of experience in career services or as part of a human resources or other relevant team in an employer setting
• One or more years of leadership and management experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with emphasis in student affairs, human resource management or related field
• Two or more years of leadership and management experience
• Experience in program assessment, evaluation, and data analysis 

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Exceptional organization, written and oral communication skills
• A history of building high functioning teams, identifying individual strengths, and developing talent
• A motivational and enthusiastic work style
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents
• Ability to oversee multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in participating or leading strategic planning efforts or programs or organizations
• Interest, experience, and/or ability to promote cultural competency and/or diversity 

Salary and benefits:  Salary for this position is $56,500 yearly. An excellent benefits package is available for eligible employees, for more information visit: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/ . 

Required Application Materials:  Please submit a resume that includes employment history (including dates of employment) and a document answering the following questions: 

1)Tell us about your experience in leading and managing teams.  What are you most proud of?  What were your biggest successes, where have you failed and what did you learn from a failure? 

2)When you are building new programs and/or re envisioning existing programs, what are the most important factors to consider for the success of the program and how do you ultimately know if/when you achieve success? 

3)Tell us about your perspectives and approach to building strong working relationships. Give us an example of a relationship that you are most proud of. 

About the Boise:  https://go.boisestate.edu/join-our-team/ 

Executive Director
Hull Lifesaving Museum and Boston Rowing Center
Hull, Massachusetts

Posted 1/4/2019

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Director

• Provide strong leadership, inspiration, and focus for the organization as a whole.
• Lead initiative to develop new curriculum around HLM’s core strengths and activities, including success metrics. Evaluate program’s accomplishments based on results-driven targets.
• Act as primary spokesperson for the organization in both the South Shore and Boston.
• Develop a fundraising strategy and targets, including new initiatives for corporate and individual development and foundations and government grants, while supporting existing annual campaigns and fundraising events.
• Oversee growth of existing in-school and out-of-school programming.
• Oversee senior staff as well as finance and administrative and development functions.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships related to programs.
• Work to expand an already committed and active Board of Directors.
• Work with Board and staff to create support for the organization in the community.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of results-driven leadership and management experience.
• Proven development and fundraising experience – targeting government sources, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Strong financial skills, including developing and managing a budget and reporting to stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Interest in maritime life, skills, and history is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in consensus and community-building initiatives.
• Experience leading a cultural organization and/or experiential education organization

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is a minimum requirement, and advanced degree preferred

To apply, please submit cover letter and CV to [email protected] or Hull Lifesaving Museum, PO Box 221. Hull, MA 02045 

Academic Advisor
Labovitz School  of Business and Economics
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota

Posted 11/30/2018 

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics at UMD invites applications for an Academic Advisor position (75% appointment).  Applicants must address how they meet each of the required qualifications in their cover letter.  For a complete description of the position and information on how to apply online, please visit  http://employment.umn.edu and search for job code 327650 .  Complete applications will be reviewed beginning on November 26, 2018.  The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Director of the Westmont in San Francisco Program (WSF)
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, California

Posted 11/30/2018

Oversees educational and co-curricular activities for Westmont College in the San Francisco Bay Area, most notably at the Clunie House on the panhandle of Golden Gate Park.  The primary responsibilities include leadership of the semester-long WSF program.  This is a twelve-month administrative position with faculty rank and status; it is a non-tenure-track role. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

Qualifications
Requirements include: An advanced academic degree such as a PhD in a recognized academic field, or an MBA or other advanced degree that would support the curricular offerings of the program, several years of leadership experience in the academy and or business; a record of innovative or entrepreneurial work is desired. Other requirements include: a demonstrated record as a successful teacher and ability to affirm the Christian mission of Westmont College; support the Community Life Statement and adhere to its behavioral expectations;  have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the distinctives of a Christian Liberal Arts education;  ability to cultivate a high performing team; excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with others; ability to meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills; excellent listening and conflict resolution skills. 

Responsibilities

• Provide general leadership for the WSF program:  setting the vision, developing curricula, and encouraging quality and innovation.
• Recruit, motivate and manage 1 WSF faculty and 2 staff members and evaluate their performance.
• Manage the WSF operating budget.
• Develop and implement the marketing and recruitment strategy for Westmont students and students from other colleges.
• Teach 1-2 classes each semester (approximately 10-12 units per year).
• Explore and pursue programs and opportunities for non-tuition revenue.  While the primary focus will be on the semester-long WSF program, the Director must be entrepreneurial in developing other forms of educational programing in the area that Westmont could offer.
• Build effective partnerships on the Westmont campus and elsewhere that will support the advancement of the WSF program.
• Provide leadership and oversight of community and student life (including student discipline, orientation week, retreats and other community events).  Maintain good communication with the Student Life staff on campus in maintaining policies and caring for student needs.
• Lead the program review efforts and assessments of student learning.
• Manage the program admissions process.
• Oversee facilities maintenance of the Clunie House.
• Expectations for workplace demeanor include but are not limited to: working collaboratively and harmoniously with  others by sharing ideas and resources willingly, constructively and positively; listening to and respectfully considering the ideas and perspectives of others; readily admitting and correcting personal mistakes; meeting commitments; keeping others who may be affected informed about work progress; addressing problems constructively to discover practical solutions acceptable to all parties; working promptly toward reconciliation during conflict; respecting the diversity of our community in words and deeds
• Other duties as assigned. 

Reports to:  Director of Global Education                                                  

Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach
University of Georgia (UGA) College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Athens, Georgia

Posted 11/19/2018

The College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and UGA Extension seek a nationally recognized leader in university outreach, extension and related scholarly endeavors to serve as Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach with rank of Professor with tenure. Allocation of effort is 75% public service and outreach and 25% applied research. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in discipline relevant to the position, demonstrated leadership at a management level within an outreach or Cooperative Extension program or unit, demonstrated ability to secure external funding in support of applied research and public service outreach programs, and demonstrated scholarly work as evidence by peer-reviewed publications. To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as full professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. They also must be approved for tenure upon appointment for hire. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the College. The position is 12-months and begins July 1, 2019 or as negotiated. 

The Associate Dean will inspire an expansive vision for a world-class Extension and outreach program of FACS within a leading land-grant university. He or she will build relationships through various leadership and program development groups, working closely with administrators in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UGA Extension, Office of the Vice President of Public Service and Outreach and other colleges and units for the successful application of research base of the university to priority needs of the state and foster integrated research and outreach approaches to program development and evaluation. The Associate Dean will lead through the Georgia Clinical Translational Science Alliance community engaged research committee to address health and wellness needs, particularly in rural and underserved populations by strengthening existing and expanding new research collaborations and by enriching interprofessional education to include personnel from FACS, pharmacy and other disciplines so that they can learn how to work together as a team to discover new approaches and treatments that improve health outcomes. 

The University of Georgia (UGA), located in Athens, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA has approximately 36,000 students and has been consistently ranked as one of the top public institutions of higher education in the United States. For more information about Athens, visit www.visitathensga.com; and for Georgia, visit www.georgia.gov. Celebrating 100 years 1918-2018, Family and Consumer Sciences http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ is guided by the signature motto “Knowledge for Real Life.” FACS faculty and students study and apply the principles of design and business, the sciences and technologies to develop healthier people and thriving communities through more effective educators and a high-tech global workforce. More than 75 faculty, 1,780 undergraduates and 300 graduate students are involved in teaching, research and outreach programs in the fields of child and family development; foods and nutrition; financial planning, housing and consumer economics; and textiles, merchandising and interiors. Through funding from UGA Extension http://extension.uga.edu/ and the FACS, department-based specialists in cooperation with county-based agents of the College of Agricultural and the Environmental Sciences http://www.caes.uga.edu/ extend lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through researchbased education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. FACS Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension specialists and agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities through county Extension offices. The college’s outreach programs, in addition to UGA Extension emanates from specialized centers and institutes, include the Institute on Human Development and Disability, Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, ASPIRE Clinic, and others. Additional information about the college and university can be found at: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ and http://www.uga.edu/. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications received by January 30, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled. Complete applications will include a letter of application, a vita, a copy of transcript for graduate study, and names and contact information for three references. The applications and supporting documents should be uploaded via the UGAJobs https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/33359

Questions about this position or the application process should be directed to Dr.Lynn Bailey ([email protected]) or Ms. Janet Fowler ([email protected]). 

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.