COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

CAMPUS COMPACT

POSITION/SALARY

Anticipated start date: December 2006 - January 2, 2007.  Salary range: mid $36,500 – $40,000 depending on qualifications

This is a full-time administrative FLSA exempt position with an excellent benefits package including over 4 weeks of vacation. This position is partially grant funded and is dependant upon continued grant funding.

DEPARTMENT

Washington Campus Compact is a statewide coalition of colleges and universities (hosted at Western Washington University) who have united to: 1) help students become engaged leaders in their communities through service and civic engagement activities, 2) further the civic and public purposes of higher education, and 3) strengthen communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Engagement Program Manager will work as part of the team of Washington Campus Compact and is responsible for supporting community engagement efforts by managing community engagement programs, conferences, and initiatives. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Students in Service AmeriCorps program (30+ sites in Washington and Idaho) and for coordinating the Continuums of Service service-learning conference. Specific duties include:

Program Management

Develop and manage program budget and operational systems.

Supervise 2-4 student support staff.

Ensure compliance and provision of training and technical assistance to participating sites.

Ensure that students are properly enrolled and successfully complete the program, that Coordinators comply with all AmeriCorps policies, and that members are properly processed in WBRS and ultimately receive an education award.

Reach federal recruitment and retention goals and develop future involvement for continued program growth.

Respond to each site’s unique needs related to Students in Service.  Ensure at least one site visit per year to each participating campuses in Washington and Idaho.

Submit continuation proposals, progress reports and file reimbursement requests.

Provide training and technical assistance to state Compact staff.

Develop all program written resources. Work with technical support staff to maintain/enhance program website.

Work with campus and regional partners, WACC advisory committee, external stakeholders and WACC staff to create relevant future programming based on identified needs.

Work with other national service programs in the region to strengthen the national service network.

Participate in AmeriCorps trainings at the federal, regional and state levels. This includes presenting the Students in Service model at a minimum of one conference annually.

Create and implement evaluation and assessment tools. Disseminate evaluation results to sites and community partners.

Conduct public outreach for the Students in Service program, and build a regional infrastructure.

Conference Coordination

Oversee coordination of annual regional Continuums of Service conference (400-500 participants).

Manage conference budget and operational systems.

Supervise support staff.

Coordinate and facilitate committees working on the conference.

Liaison with workshop presenters and keynote speakers.

Liaison with hotel staff.

Oversee all aspects of conference logistics including marketing, publications, registration, database management, etc.

Adhere to conference planning and coordination timeline.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

BA/BS degree

3 years program management experience

Professional experience coordinating large events

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Experience in designing and presenting trainings

Ability to manage evaluation efforts

Supervision skills and experience

Willingness to travel and work some evenings and weekends

Preferred

Experience in marketing, public relations, and/or consulting

Higher education work experience

Familiarity with student leadership

Skills in the development and implementation of operational and strategic plans, and systems/analytical thinking

Knowledge of and/or experience with National Service

Experience with student leadership or in community engagement field

HOW TO APPLY

Send letter of application addressing qualifications; resume; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Regular Mail:

Diane Bateman, Search Coordinator

Washington Campus Compact

c/o Western Washington University

516 High St., MS-5291

Bellingham, WA  98225-5996

Courier Service:

Diane Bateman, Search Secretary

Washington Campus Compact

405 32nd St.; Suite 229

Bellingham, WA  98225-5996

Electronic submissions are also acceptable.  Send to: diane.bateman@wwu.edu

For further information about the application process, contact Diane Bateman at email above.

For further information about the position and/or the department contact Jennifer Dorr, Search Committee Chair:

Phone:         (360) 650-7984

e-mail:          jennifer.dorr@wwu.edu

Review of applications is open until December 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.

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