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 Job opportunities in the field of service-learning are listed below. If you would like to have a service-learning related job posted here, please email us at webmaster@servicelearning.org with the job description, contact information, application deadline, and start date.
 
 Job TitleInstitution and Location Date
 
 

Manager, Training and Consulting Projects

 Points of Light & Hands on Network
Atlanta, GA		   Open Until Filled
 
  Summer Intern Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
Scotts Valley, CA		   Apply Today!
 
  Graduate Community Engagement Coordinator Simmons College, Scott Ross Center for Community Service
Boston, MA		   Starts ASAP
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTAs FIRST
Throughout New England		   Open Until Filled
 
  Assistant Director for Social Concerns Seminars and Community-Based Learning University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN		   Review began April 23, 2008
 
  Assistant Director of Student Volunteer Services College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA		   Open Until Filled
 
  Facilitators National Youth Leaders State Conference
Various Cities		   Apply Immediately
 
  Six AmeriCorps*VISTAs Several Hosting Institutions in Maryland   Positions start August 2008
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Maryland Higher Education-AmeriCorps*VISTA Project (MHE-AVP)
Westminster, MD		   Start Immediately
 
  Senior Director Rhode Island Campus Compact (RICC)
Providence, RI		   Deadline:
May 15, 2008
 
  Assistant Director for Public Engagement Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME		   Deadline:
April 30, 2008
 
  Two VISTA Positions University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD		   Deadlines:
May 9 and May 30, 2008
 
  AmeriCorps Member /
Program Coordinator		 Seattle University
Seattle, WA		   Open Until Filled
 
  Regional Coordinator Impact Alabama
Birmingham, AL		   Deadline:
July 31, 2008
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader Volunteer Maryland
Baltimore, MD		   Begins:
May 1, 2008
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTA Position Michigan Campus Compact
Lansing, MI		   Deadline:
June 15, 2008
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTAs Rhode Island Campus Compact
Providence, RI		   Open Until Filled
 
  Assistant/Associate Director for Service-Learning University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC		   Open Until Filled
 
  Program Coordinator Washington Campus Compact
Bellingham, WA		   Open Until Filled
 
  Program Administrator Califormia State University, Chico
Chico, CA		   Open Until Filled
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTA Members South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD		   Deadlines:
May 9 and May 30, 2008
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTAs College for all Texans Foundation
Houston and San Antonio, TX		   Open Until Filled
 
  2 AmeriCorps*VISTA Positions University of South Dakota
Center for Academic Engagement
Vermillion, SD		   Deadlines:
May 9 and May 30, 2008
 
  Field Coordinator Mars Hill College
LifeWorks Department
Mars Hill, NC		   Open Until Filled
 
  AmeriCorps*VISTA Member St. Louis Community College, Meramec
St. Louis, MO		   Open Until Filled
 
  Assistant or Associate Professor - Biological Science EducationUniversity of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center
Denver, CO		 Open Until Filled
 
 AmeriCorps*VISTAsWisconsin Department of Public Instruction
(across WI)		 Open Until Filled
 
 Programs CoordinatorJohn Carroll University
University Heights, OH		 Open Until Filled
 
 Volunteer Program Manager, Disaster Recovery & ReconstructionRebuilding Together
Washington, DC 		 Open Until Filled
 
  Community Partnership Coordinator University of Washington Bothell
Bothell, WA 		 Open Until Filled
 
 Jobs, Internships,
Scholars, Fellowships		Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
Washington, D.C.
and field offices		 Ongoing
 
 Various Positions U. S. Department of Education
Washington, D.C.		 Ongoing
 
* Manager, Training and Consulting Projects, Points of Light & Hands On Network
  Points of Light & Hands On Network is a national nonprofit whose core mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world. Our collective network—now the largest in the nation—connects 380 civic hubs managing millions of volunteers and 50,000 volunteer-driven community impact projects annually around the country. By connecting ideas to people to projects, we're enabling a nation to share ideas, practices, and stories, wherever they happen, and shaping a movement to re-imagine the notion of citizenship for the 21st century. Our vision is that that through our work we will help put people at the center of social change and that one day every person will discover their power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant democracies around the world.

Position Overview:
This position is funded under a cooperative agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency whose mission is to support service and volunteerism. This fulltime, regular position reports to the Director of Training and Consulting Projects at Points of Light & Hands On Network, and will be located in Atlanta, Georgia. The position will help build the capacity of programs to effectively leverage and engage volunteers in service. 

Primary Responsibilities:
Product and Training Development and Delivery
  • Provides on-site and distance training, consultation and other technical assistance to national service field and intermediary staff in volunteer leveraging topic area
  • Develops national service training and technical assistance products, including training-of-trainers curricula, case studies, print and classroom training materials
  • Designs, develops, and deploys e-learning content, including online courses, best practice briefs, and eVOLve electronic technical assistance briefs
  • Analyzes and evaluates training materials and course effectiveness
  • Evaluates and confirms learning objectives through ongoing needs assessments and research in the national service field
  • Works closely with Leadership Faculty to guide training development and development/revision of training materials
  • Works with other providers who support national service programs to enhance effective and efficient services
Training Events Management
  • Manages relationship with requesting agencies/conference organizers, including fielding requests, negotiating training agreements, and verifying event logistics
  • Plans national service training events convened by POL&HON
  • Manages printing and distribution of curricula and other documents for training events
Leadership Faculty Management
  • Supervises and evaluates the performance of Leadership Faculty members
  • Recruits and selects new Leadership Faculty members (as needed)
  • Coaches Leadership Faculty in various adult learning formats
  • Coordinates the continuing education and professional development of Leadership Faculty
  • Manages processes and procedures for engagement of Leadership Faculty in training and technical assistance delivery
Administration
  • Manages and maintains regular training evaluation and accomplishment data, including managing data entry into e-grants
  • Performs a variety of administrative tasks including contract execution, travel preparations, gathering report data, and fulfilling client requests
  • Assists the Director with managing cooperative agreement and reporting to CNCS
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have:
  • Superior writing skills, including demonstrated experience developing high-quality training and technical assistance materials in a variety of formats and under tight deadlines
  • Excellent understanding of adult learning modes and ability to coach Leadership Faculty in appropriate training techniques
  • Expert understanding of national service program structures, priorities, requirements, and practices, particularly in the areas of volunteer generation and management, project development and management, and service learning
  • Moderate (3-5 years) experience designing and delivering training and technical assistance in face-to-face and distance learning formats
  • Excellent skills in web-based communication and facilitation technology
  • Excellent human relations, teambuilding, and project organization and coordination skills
  • Experience planning, servicing and supervising a variety of meeting, commercial and training events
  • Experience with administrative and logistics management, anticipating equipment and other needs for individual events
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Bachelors degree in education, nonprofit administration, organizational development or related area preferred
  • Proficient use of MS Office suite
  • Excellent organizational and skills and ability to meet aggressive timelines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong negotiation, communication and third-party mediation skills
  • Excellent customer service skills and a diplomatic style
Salary:  
Competitive and commensurate with experience, excellent benefits package.

To Apply:
Interested persons should mail or email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
  Human Resources
  Points of Light & Hands on Network
  600 Means Street, Suite 210
  Atlanta, GA 30318
  E-mail: resumes@handsonnetwork.org
  NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED.
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* Summer Intern, Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
  Interested in an opportunity to use your skills to enhance a national service-learning organization? The staff of Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse works collaboratively to foster educational transformation, youth development, and community improvement through reference, training, and technical assistance. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a graduate student to be actively involved in all aspects of a non-profit special library, assisting the librarian and the rest of the staff with:
  • Reference and research
  • Cataloging, abstracting, indexing and classifying digital and print materials
  • Collection management as directed
  • Database management including data quality oversight
  • Development of marketing materials and/or outreach
  • Implementation of Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 initiatives
  • Possible opportunity to develop/spearhead a project of special interest if it fits within the needs and priorities of the Clearinghouse.
Required Qualifications:
  • Enrollment/acceptance in an ALA accredited program or other graduate program
  • Strong computer and online searching skills.
  • Strong writing and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Schedule: flexible, 15-19 hours/week
Pay: $12-15/hour

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to:
Heather Martin
Learn and Serve America’s National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
heatherm@etr.org
www.servicelearning.org

Download the flyer (71K pdf)
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* Graduate Community Engagement Coordinator, Simmons College
  Simmons College
No end date – start date  - asap
Contact – Kate Sylvester
hr@simmons.edu

Graduate Community Engagement Coordinator - Part-time, 20 hours/week – Scott Ross Center for Community Service

Summary:
This part-time position will provide support and assistance to the Program Director to strengthen and expand community engagement and service learning for the five Simmons's graduate schools. A pivotal element will be to increase the number of graduate students involved in community engagement opportunities. The coordinator will strengthen the graduate community engagement program through the development of evaluation and reporting tools along with securing and administrating grants.

The five areas that this position will focus on are community engagement, program evaluation, service learning, grants and special community service project.
  1. Community Engagement - Works with student leaders and conducts outreach to student groups to increase the number of graduate students engaged in community service. Actively works to recruit graduate student leaders and involve graduate students in community service. Assists and promotes new service initiatives. Explores possibilities of global service.
  2. Evaluation and reports - Develops evaluation tools and produces reports along with research and documentation of graduate service programs to be used in a variety of means including college wide and national benchmarks. Researches and produces reports on impact of past and current service learning partnerships. Collaborates with other SRC staff to produce internal and external reports such as SRC annual report, Presidents Honor Roll, COF and MASCO.
  3. Service learning - Facilitates existing service learning classes including serving as a liaison with faculty, community partners and graduate students. Oversees and participates in the placement and support of graduate service learners through outreach and communication, troubleshooting and conducting reflections and evaluations. May provide assistance in the planning of new service learning classes.
  4. Grants - Works with the Program Director of Graduate Community Engagement and Director of SRC to secure grants and other forms of funding that support graduate student community based services. Specific duties include researching grant opportunities and grant writing. Can include administering existing grant programs, which involves overseeing communication and interaction with student/grant recipients, processing paperwork and working with grantor to ensure all requirements of grant are met.
  5. Special Projects and outreach - Provides general support for SRC office wide initiatives ex. annual recognition event, global service day, Boston cares in conjunction with graduate student involvement.
Requirements:
Previous experience with volunteers or with non-profit organizations is recommended. Strong communication and organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects are required. Bachelor’s degree with Master's degree preferred. Minimum of three years work experience.

To apply for this position, please go to our online employment site at: https://jobs.simmons.edu. Click on “Search Postings”, select the position title and follow the directions to apply online.

To go directly to this position posting, please click on: https://jobs.simmons.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50895.

Simmons is committed to excellence in education and employment through diversity.
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* AmeriCorps*VISTAs, FIRST
  FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, whose mission is, "To create a world where science and technology are celebrate. . . where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes" is a is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that designs accessible, innovative programs [and age-appropriate robotics competitions ] to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. The four FIRST programs go beyond their robotics-based platforms to provide a continuum where young people ages 6 – 18 are continually engaged in science, technology, engineering, and math. Through regular participation, they build a strong foundation of knowledge and life skills to carry with them into post-secondary education and careers. The outcomes of FIRST are directly linked to the nation's demand for a well-prepared, technologically literate workforce needed to maintain innovation and productivity.

AmeriCorps*VISTA Opportunities with FIRST:
Students, particularly those in areas of high poverty and minority enrollments, are not taking challenging school courses in math and science, many never complete high school. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a national, non-profit organization that uses age-appropriate robotics activities and competitions to excite students about science, math, technology, and engineering with a long-term goal of encouraging and inspiring them to pursue careers in those fields.

In a 2005 report on the effectiveness of FIRST in high school teams from New York City and the Detroit/Pontiac metro areas serving low income, urban, and minority students, Brandeis University reported that FRC (FIRST Robotics Challenge) Alumni were: a) more likely to go on to college than the average student nationally, and b) more likely to pursue careers in science, technology, and engineering.

FIRST offers the Robotics Competition and the FIRST Technical Challenge (FTC) for high school students, LEGO League for middle school students, and Junior LEGO League for younger students. FIRST uses thousands of professional mentors and other volunteers to help young people to understand what working in scientific careers entails.

For each FIRST program, students are required to design and build a robot to compete in a non-aggressive competition that focuses on team collaboration and cooperation. FIRST particularly targets disadvantaged, female, and minority students.

VISTA volunteers with FIRST will: 1) assist in recruitment of teams, mentors, and volunteers, with emphasis on low-income and minority students and volunteers, 2) raise funds for teams, especially those in low-income areas, and for regional competitions, 3) assist in organizing regional competitions for all FIRST programs, 4) support, recruit, and train FIRST volunteers, and 5) secure on-going participation of teams, particularly those who face disadvantaged circumstances.

Member Duties:
Activities include development of a list of possible sponsors and other funding sources and a plan for meeting with potential sponsors; presentation and promotion of FIRST to potential sponsors; communication with teams to determine needs; regular meetings with the Regional Director (RD) and assistance for planning activities (does not include regular administrative support, but may require some administrative work); presentation and promotion of FIRST to community groups, such as: Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Clubs, youth groups, PTAs, and economic and workforce development boards; in collaboration with the RD, promotion of FIRST to legislative, academic, and public groups, community-based organizations, legislative education committees, & governor's offices; recruitment of professional mentors and students to teams through various media such as corporate intranets, school papers and publications, posters, newspapers, and TV/radio interviews.

Program Benefits:
Choice of Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend, Living Allowance, Training.

Terms:
None

Service Areas:
Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Education, Technology.

Skills:
Communications, Computers/Technology, Education, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Recruitment, Teaching/Tutoring, Writing/Editing, Youth Development, General Skills.

To apply, applicants should visit www.americorps.org and search for FIRST under the AmeriCorps*VISTA program.

The direct link is: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=3926&SID=
c0a8020f30d8378a5a8fe6f142b8bbec85f65b630a2f.

Please feel free to forward this e-mail to people whom you think would be interested in this opportunity; we have openings throughout New England and the surrounding areas. Also, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about the AmeriCorps program.
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* Assistant Director for Social Concerns Seminars and Community-Based Learning, University of Notre Dame
  The University of Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns seeks an experienced educator to serve as Assistant Director for Social Concerns Seminars and Community-Based Learning. This faculty position involves the following major areas of responsibility: a) directing specific one-credit experiential learning Seminars, and facilitating the integration of twenty Center Seminars as a whole; b) teaching and curriculum enhancement; and c) collaborating with faculty and various entities at the University, locally, and nationally to promote community-based learning and the educational mission of the Center. Overall, the position calls for work with students, faculty, staff, alumni/ae and community representatives to facilitate creative learning and related research initiatives.

Qualifications:
  • Doctorate in relevant discipline
  • Knowledge of community-based learning pedagogy, including community-based research as pedagogy and form of scholarship within higher education
  • At least two years working experience in higher education, and strong organizational skills
  • Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to present to diverse audiences and facilitate teaching/learning in differing contexts
Salary and rank (within the Special Professional Faculty at Notre Dame) are dependent on the candidate’s years of experience.

Application Process:
Applicants should submit (as email attachments) a vitae, three letters of reference, and a letter of interest/purpose to Paula Muhlherr of the Center for Social Concerns at Muhlherr.1@nd.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning April 23, 2008 until the position is filled.

Founded in 1983, The Center for Social Concerns represents the University’s commitment to "learning that becomes service to justice." Each year, over 800 students enroll in over 25 Center-facilitated Seminars and courses involving community engagement. Two interdisciplinary minors—one in Catholic Social Tradition, the other in Poverty Studies—augment the Center’s work. For more information, see the Center’s website.

The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Center for Social Concerns
Dorr Road
otre Dame, IN 46556
574-631-9402
socialconcerns.nd.edu
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* Assistant Director, College of William and Mary
  Assistant Director of Student Volunteer Services Position Number: FP142W

The College of William & Mary Office of Student Volunteer Services invites applicants for a full-time staff position (12 month continuing appointment). Responsibilities include supervision of graduate assistant, youth mentoring program, coordination of the domestic Spring Break Service Trips, advising the Community Service Leaders, coordinating the OSVS Speaker Series, facilitating the Summer Service Grant process, advising students with required community service, providing assistance to individuals and organizations interested in service and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and demonstrated understanding of volunteerism, civic engagement, and service learning, preferably in higher education; outstanding organizational and planning skills in conjunction with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Higher Education or related field; Strong preference will be given to candidates with 2 or more years of progressive job related experience, full-time professional experience in the development and implementation of service programs and experience supervising students and graduate staff.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to https://jobs.wm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1210349390031.

Questions can be directed to Drew Stelljes, director and search chair, 757-221-3263, adstel@wm.edu. Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The College of William & Mary is an EEO/AA employer.
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* Facilitators, National Young Leaders State Conference
  The start date for the position begins on May 12 with training. The contact information is through the hyperlink located at the end of the description. Apply Immediately.

The National Young Leaders State Conference is a unique, life-changing experiential education conference specifically geared toward 8th and 9th grade scholars readying for this critical phase in their life. The intense four-day curriculum focuses on eight core traits of leadership. Those traits are:
  • communication (highlighting both interpersonal and presentation skills),
  • conflict resolution,
  • decision making,
  • appreciating diversity,
  • goal setting,
  • group dynamics,
  • leadership techniques, and
  • project management
Applicants must be energetic personable people with a passion for leadership and youth development. Applicants facilitate all facets of the educational curricula for a four day experiential education conference focusing on the areas of conflict resolution, group dynamics, appreciating diversity, responsible decision making and presentation skills. Additionally, this role includes managing a group of 24 high achieving eighth and ninth grade scholars. Applicants must be able to interact with and supervise young people and provide for their safety and well-being. A bachelor’s degree is a requirement for all faculty and teaching or facilitation skills are a plus. All staff must be able to reside at the program-housing site and attend all paid training sessions as directed. This is a temporary full-time paid position and applicants must be available days, evenings, & weekends and willing to work extended hours and days as required.

Conference dates and locations are as follows:
Training: May 12-16 – Washington, DC
May 22-25 – Boston, MA
May 22-25 – Seattle, WA
June 5-8 – Denver, CO
June 12-15 – Boca Raton, FL
June 15-15 – New Orleans, LA
June 26-29 – Dallas, TX

Interested candidates Apply Here.
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* Six AmeriCorpsVISTAs, Maryland Higher Education-AmeriCorps*VISTA Project (MHE-AVP)
  Host-Site Abstracts
2008-2009

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Gia Grier-McGinnis (410) 516-4777, ggrier2@jhu.edu
Baltimore, MD 21218
Project Description: The VISTA member at The Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern (CSC) will work to build capacity both on-campus and within the surrounding community to develop a core set of service-learning undergraduate courses. The specific responsibilities include assisting students in continuous outreach to community agencies and faculty members interested in course development that meets the needs of area communities. Additional duties might include assisting with CSC community-based pilot programming, including a summer tutorial program and an after-school environmental justice program during campus calendar breaks.

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
Yvonne Stephens (240) 567-4203, Yvonne.stephens@montgomerycollege.edu
Rockville, MD 20850
Project Description: The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will link Montgomery College’s (MC) students, faculty, staff; with local non-profit organizations, county and community groups, and community based agencies to develop a community outreach program to reduce poverty among underserved populations in Montgomery County. This MC VISTA member will provide critical assistance to the College in its engagement with the community by conducting community mapping and will focus on investigating and documenting the needs of targeted populations, identifying volunteer and service-learning opportunities for MC’s stakeholders, developing a cadre of MC volunteers, and preparing a Volunteer Coordinator’s Manual for Montgomery College.

TAKOMA PARK (MONTGOMERY COLLEGE)
Jim Walters (240) 567-1490, james.walters@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Project Description: The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will be directly involved with the implementation of service-learning. He/she will help coordinate activities of the Tacoma Park Campus, Montgomery County Public Schools, and community sites. The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will identify and secure appropriate service learning sites, monitoring program and student progress, and provide follow-up and evaluation of the program and services. This project is focused on engaging first-generation, diverse college students in mentoring partnerships with local middle and high school immigrant youth who are in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs in the Montgomery County Public School system. It will create a cascading model of service engaging both college students and K-12 students in service-learning opportunities with local non-profits.

MOUNT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE
Melissa Main (301) 447-5820, main@msmary.edu
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Project Description: The AmeriCorps*VISTA member, with the help of community members and The Mount community, will reduce the effects of poverty by helping develop a culture of service on the campus and enhance community partnerships. In particular, the VISTA member’s activities will include 1) helping students actively work towards alleviating poverty, and 2) assisting faculty in recognizing the appropriateness and effectiveness of service-learning as a pedagogical tool. The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will strengthen the current relationships The Mount enjoys with various community partners, and will develop strategies to better inform and encourage current faculty to use service-learning with their students. Finally, the VISTA member will investigate the goals and operational practices of some of the best service-learning centers in Higher Education, with the aim of designing a model that will work best for Mount St. Mary’s so that the Mount will enhance its long-term effectiveness as a community partner.

TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Darcy Accardi (410) 704-3921, daccardi@towson.edu
Towson, MD 21252
Project Description: The AmeriCorps*VISTA member at Towson University will be responsible for establishing an institutional infrastructure to cultivate service-learning partnerships between the community and University. The VISTA member will connect community partners with faculty members and assist them in creating lasting service-learning projects designed to increase the capacity of the community partners while engaging more TU students in the community. The VISTA will create a database, recruit community partners, organize workshops and on-campus community “fairs” and ensure community needs are being met through evaluations and the assessment of project impact.

VILLA JULIE COLLEGE
Christine Noya, (443) 334-2224, dea-chri@mail.vjc.edu
Baltimore, MD 21153
Project Description: The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will work through the Experiential Learning Center at Villa Julie College to establish collaborative programs between Baltimore City Public Schools, particularly KIPP and ACCE, that will enhance academic student success through tutoring, workshops on decision making, career/college choices, and other important issues relevant to the students and their community.  The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will work with Villa Julie students to enhance the communities in which they work through active participation in the schools and interaction with the students, their families, the faculty and staff at these schools.  Increased academic success in the Baltimore City schools will decrease the issues of crime, drug use, and teen pregnancy prevalent in this age group. The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will also support Freshmen Seminar classes at Villa Julie and engage with faculty at all levels to encourage more participation in service-learning across campus.
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* AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader, Maryland Higher Education-AmeriCorps*VISTA Project (MHE-AVP)
  Host Institution:    McDaniel College is the hosting organization for the MHE-AVP
VISTA Leader Supervisor:    Madeline Yates, President, Resources for Global Citizenship
Phone:    C: (301) 676-3192  W: (717) 338-0124
Email:    yates@theglobalresources.org

This AmeriCorps*VISTA leader position is unique. The AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader will increase the understanding of higher educational institutions in Maryland with regard to the multiple benefits of membership in the Maryland Higher Education-AmeriCorps*VISTA Project (MHE-AVP) especially addressing poverty issues in their local communities. The role is divided into two areas: 1) supervision of eight VISTA members and their host-campuses in program development 2) supporting the development of the Maryland Campus Compact Initiative (MDCCI). Unlike the typical VISTA Leader position, this position is highly administrative in developing a statewide organization. The VISTA Leader will not work directly with college students or community youth. This AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader will work directly with the eight VISTAs placed at higher educational institutions across Maryland. This is a new program, thus, this AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader will help create the culture of this organization and project.

The MHE-AVP*VISTA Leader will communicate with potential host-institutions, develop resources for campuses to use in their 2008-2009 AmeriCorps*VISTA member recruitment, develop logistics and training materials for host-site supervisors and 2008-2009 AmeriCorps*VISTA members, offer grant writing and technical assistance to host-sites, compile job descriptions and host-site abstracts, research funding opportunities, and other administrative support. The nature of the recruitment process includes, but is not limited to: conducting research, telephone interviews and presenting about the opportunity of hosting an AmeriCorps*VISTA member to potential host institutions. Furthermore, this individual will act as a resource for host institutions by participating in on-campus job fairs, conducting grant writing workshops and assisting in processing the VISTA application as needed. The VISTA Leader will communicate with the eight AmeriCorps*VISTAs through calls, site visits, weekly and monthly emails and newsletters, coordinating retreats and trainings, and leading semi-annual service-learning projects. Some statewide travel is required.

The Maryland Campus Compact Initiative is working to create a Maryland state office of the national Campus Compact organization. This VISTA Leader will be instrumental in creating a Maryland Campus Compact through assisting with statewide Taskforce meetings, preparing documents as needed by the Maryland Campus Compact Initiative Taskforce, as well as maintaining detailed records of the development of the Maryland Campus Compact Initiative. Additionally, as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the AmeriCorps*VISTA member community and the Maryland Campus Compact Initiative, the VISTA Leader will work on programming related to the first annual Maryland Campus Compact Initiative conference scheduled for the fall of 2009.
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* Senior Director, Rhode Island Campus Compact (RICC)
  Executive Director
Rhode Island Campus Compact

Located at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Full-time, two-year appointment with options for renewal Rhode Island Campus Compact (RICC) is a coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to helping campus-based community service initiatives coordinate, organize, and deepen their individual and collective work, and their collaboration with other service organizations, in order that they might make significant, positive impacts on student learning and the quality of life in the state. To support this mission, Rhode Island Campus Compact provides resources, professional development and grant funding to assist faculty, students, presidents and administrators in building partnerships with community-based organizations through teaching, service and research.

RICC is housed at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), the country*s preeminent art and design school, located in historic Providence, RI.

Requirements:
  • Leadership/project or program management experience in higher education o Commitment to community service and civic engagement
  • Success in fundraising and grant writing
  • Experience in financial management, including the management of federal and private grants
  • Experience in program development and staff development
  • Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
  • Success in developing partnerships, alliances, and collaborative initiatives
  • Public relations experience appreciated, but not required
  • A bachelor*s degree and a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience required; Master's preferred Prior experience in the higher education/non-private sector strongly desired
Essential Functions/Duties:
  • Initiating and implementing strategic planning processes and promoting the goals and activities of the organization
  • Securing and maintaining funding to support RICC programming
  • Promoting the work of its member campuses and the collective work of the organization
  • Engaging college presidents and other campus-based leaders to support community service, service-learning, and civic engagement on their campuses and across the state
  • Evaluating and improving programming
  • Developing and maintaining collaborations and partnerships with constituents and community/education/corporate leaders
  • Serves as staff to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee
  • Serving as a liaison to the Campus Compact*s national office, legislators, and other local and national organizations
  • Providing general leadership for the organization
RISD offers competitive benefits including Blue Cross medical, prescription, and Delta Dental coverage, flexible spending account participation, basic life insurance, disability benefits, pension, and paid time off. RISD also offers employees and their dependents education benefits including participation in our Continuing Education programs, complementary member privileges to the RISD Museum, store discounts, a computer loan program and more.

For more information about Rhode Island Campus Compact, please visit http://www.compact.org/ricompact.

For a complete list of job requirements and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website at http://www.risd.edu/about_jobs.cfm .

Rhode Island Campus Compact, Providence, Rhode Island

Application Deadline: 05/15/2008
Start Date: 07/01/2008
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* Assistant Director for Public Engagement, Bowdoin College
  Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, is a highly selective liberal arts college set in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. The student population of approximately 1700 is made up of 25% students of color, 4% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students.

The McKeen Center for the Common Good at Bowdoin College, opening in the fall of 2008, will enable students to reflect and act upon the ways in which their unique talents, passions and academic pursuits can be used for the benefit of society - highlighting the vision of the College's first President, Joseph P. McKeen, when he declared in his inaugural address in 1804 that, "literary institutions are founded and endowed for the common good and not for the private advantage of those who resort to them for education..." The McKeen Center will bring together community-based teaching, learning, research and service in a closely integrated setting that supports the public engagement of students, faculty and staff and links diverse activities in order to broaden their reach and deepen their meaning. Through this, the Center offers students opportunities to explore themes of community responsibility, active citizenship and informed leadership through service and community engagement in the curriculum and co-curriculum at the local, national and international levels. The McKeen Center encourages and assists faculty members in connecting their teaching, research and artistic endeavors to issues of the public good. And, the Center supports public events that challenge all members of the Bowdoin community to consider both the historical and contemporary meanings of the common good as well as current debates about issues of broad public concern.

Job Summary: Assistant Director for Public Engagement
Bowdoin College invites applications for the Assistant Director for Public Engagement in the Center for the Common Good. The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting community-based teaching/service learning, and will work with community agencies to develop ideas for community-based teaching and research; collaborate with faculty and community partners to define projects, develop measurable goals, and create plans for service learning/community-based courses; and assist with the coordination of professional development activities related to community-based pedagogy. S/he will provide logistical support for community-based teaching and service learning initiatives through the organization of publicity, coordination of symposia, maintenance of campus-community partnerships database and management of on-line assessment surveys of student, community partner and faculty experiences. The Assistant Director is also responsible for the development and oversight of students as service learning assistants program, and will work with faculty and staff in organizing events that engage the campus in issues of broad public concern. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of the Center for the Common Good and will additionally work in collaboration with the Center's Senior Faculty Fellow.

To learn more about this position, please visit Bowdoin's employment website http://www.bowdoin.edu/about/employment/index.shtml.

Applications will be reviewed April 30th. Understanding of and experience with community organizations, theory and practice of community-based teaching and research, and theory and practice of student development in higher education are essential. A Master's degree is required.
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* Two VISTA Positions, University of South Dakota
  Center for Academic Engagement: The University of South Dakota

Come join an interdisciplinary, engaged student effort in the heartland of America. The University of South Dakota Center for Academic Engagement seeks two Americorps VISTA members to help communities and students connect in the tri-state area. University students in the Interdisciplinary Education & Action, or "IdEA", Program and other university courses seek opportunities to address community needs through service-learning. The VISTA members will develop campus-community partnerships and service-learning initiatives with IdEA and other programs through the Center for Academic Engagement (www.usd.edu/engage).

The University is the flagship liberal arts institution in South Dakota, with over 8000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, law, and medical schools. It has committed itself to the reinvigoration of liberal arts and engaged student learning. Its home is Vermillion, a town of over 9000 residents located in the far southeast corner of the state.

Vermillion offers serene small town life mixed with big city culture through the University's College of Fine Arts. The community is situated on the Missouri River, and offers recreation opportunities in the surrounding beautiful prairie and river areas. Vermillion is an hour from Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city, two hours from Omaha, Nebraska, and four hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Positions: Two, one-year Americorps*VISTA positions available.
http://www.americorps.gov/

Responsibilities: Work with low-income and challenged communities to identify service needs that can be filled by University of South Dakota students through service-learning in the Interdisciplinary Education and Action (IdEA) Program and other venues. Assist in integrating community needs into portions of University curriculum so they may be addressed.

Qualifications: Must have: (1) bachelor's degree, (2) interest in serving low-income and challenged communities, (3) organizational and public relations skills, (4) computer skills, including word processing, spread sheets, and other basic business programs. Service-learning knowledge is desirable, as well.

Salary & Benefits: Stipend ($1,200) post-service or education award ($4,725). Monthly living allowance set by Corporation for National & Community Service provided. Health insurance, training, child care assistance, and moving allowance available.

Application Procedure: Must apply through federal Americorps site: http://www.americorps.gov/. Search on website under "find positions" for those in SD related to "Community Outreach" and pick "University of South Dakota #1" or "University of South Dakota #2" depending upon interest in either June or July start date. Submit application and references through this system. Also, please provide professional writing sample and letter of interest to the Center for Academic

Engagement, 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, SD, 57069. EEO/AA.

Application Deadline: May 9, 2008 for June 23, 2008 start date and May 30, 2008 for a July 14 start date. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the due dates.

Questions may be addressed to: (605) 677-3139 or engage@usd.edu.
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* AmeriCorps Member / Program Coordinator, Seattle University
  POSITION:
AmeriCorps Member/Program Coordinator
Center for Service and Community Engagement, First Generation Project

OVERVIEW:
Founded in 2004, the Center for Service and Community Engagement is a dynamic outgrowth of Seattle University’s Jesuit Catholic tradition and mission. The mission of the Center is to connect the campus and the wider community through sustained partnerships, in order to deepen student learning, create a culture of service, and promote a more just and humane world. To support this mission, the Center focuses on four strategies including Academic Service-Learning, Community Partnerships, Campus Collaboration, and Student Leadership through Service.

PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Community Partnership Program Director for the Center for Service and Community Engagement, the Program Coordinator will coordinate the Center’s First Generation Project. The goal of the Project is to link first-generation Seattle University students (although not required) with first-generation college-bound students from several Seattle area high schools through on- and off-campus activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Program Coordinator will work closely with local high school programs assisting first-generation college bound students in order to provide tutoring and mentoring support. The Program Coordinator will also serve as the supervisor for site leaders and students employed by or volunteering with the First Generation Project. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with campus partners to provide support to first-generation Seattle University students by developing employment and tutoring/mentoring opportunities.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Program Coordinator supports Center for Service and Community Engagement initiatives, including the strengthening of campus and community partnerships.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain strong community connections through on- and off-campus correspondence.
  • Supervise a team of students who will serve as First Generation Project student leaders.
  • Conduct Initial Orientation and Cultural Competency Training for FGP mentors/tutors.
  • Connect students with mentoring and tutoring opportunities with high school programs supporting retention and graduation efforts for first-generation college bound students.
  • Develop a Seniors Day and a College Exploration Day for first-generation college bound students from local high schools in collaboration with the Office of Admissions, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and Center for Service and Community Engagement student leaders.
  • Maintain documentation of data related to student recruitment, community involvement, and community benefit
  • Update publicity materials and complete reports, manage timesheets, and complete other relevant paperwork.
  • Participate in AmeriCorps activities including: Retention Project Trainings, 4 overnight trainings, Regional Cluster Trainings, Make A Difference Day and MLK Day.
  • Support other Center for Service and Community Engagement initiatives as needed.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:
  • AA or BA/BS required.
  • Must enroll in Automatic Transfer to receive bimonthly AmeriCorps stipend.
  • Have a strong desire to work with college students, high school students, and community agencies
  • Prior experience with college students, community service, youth, and/or service-learning
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, community partners, and staff
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Command of MS Office products
  • Creativity and self-motivation
  • Good sense of humor
  • Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Valid Washington State driver's license required.
  • This position requires a criminal history background check.  
For more information about the Center for Service and Community Engagement,
please visit our website at www.seattleu.edu/csce/. For more information about this position,
please contact Victoria Rucker at ruckerv@seattleu.edu or 206.296.2325. To apply, visit https://jobs.seattleu.edu.
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* Regional Coordinator, Impact Alabama
  This full-time position combines service with FocusFirst and SaveFirst. Both initiatives will allow you to work directly on college campuses and in communities statewide. When you work with FocusFirst, you will (1) coordinate the expansion of FocusFirst to reach a greater number of children statewide; (2) organize and plan training seminars for students at participating campuses; (3) lead trained students to screen low-income, preschool children for vision problems, the majority of whom would never have seen an eye doctor otherwise. When you work with SaveFirst, you will (1) work with campuses and community partners to establish the initiative as a service-learning opportunity at campuses across Alabama, enabling participating students to enhance their experience through critical reflection and writing; (2) recruit and train college students to prepare taxes and manage their service at community-based tax preparation sites; (3) research issues of poverty and predatory lending to update the SaveFirst poverty curriculum which is placed in service-learning courses throughout the state.

Skills required (if applicable): Successful candidates will exhibit a commitment to improving the lives of economically disadvantaged families in Alabama; a record of community service and/or civic engagement; demonstrated student leadership; the ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals, including college students, children, the elderly, working families, and community-based partners; the ability to multi-task; and a positive attitude.

Type of position: Full-time
Duration of employment: July 2008-July 2009 (Exact start date is July 15th)
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2008
Contact name: Stephen F. Black
Title: President and Founder
Email resume to sblack@impactalabama.org

Address:
1901 6th Avenue North
Suite 2400
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 348-6490
Fax: (205) 348-5959
Organization website: www.impactalabama.org

Organizational Description:

Impact Alabama
Impact Alabama is the state's first nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and implementing substantive service-learning projects in coordination with universities and colleges throughout the state. Impact has two primary objectives: 1) to engage students in addressing human and community needs within structured service opportunities intentionally designed to promote student learning and leadership development; 2) to enhance students' sense of social and political responsibility, as well as their sense of ability to affect systemic change. Impact has three 'signature initiatives' that focus on vision screening/follow-up care, financial literacy/tax assistance, and academic enrichment for low-income youth.
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* AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader, Volunteer Maryland
  Title: AmeriCorps*VISTA Leader
Institution and Location: Volunteer Maryland; Baltimore, MD
Date: May 1, 2008 (flexible)


Become a Volunteer Maryland VISTA Leader!

Volunteer Maryland partners with nonprofit and government agencies to strengthen service and volunteerism throughout the state. Volunteer Maryland serves as an intermediary agency for organizations that address the root causes of poverty and work to bring Maryland citizens or communities out of poverty. These organizations host AmeriCorps*VISTA members for one-year full-time terms of national service.

The VISTA Leader will play a key role in supporting VISTA members placed at a variety of these organizations. The VISTA Leader will conduct community outreach, fundraising and sustainability research, submit funding proposals, design and implement training, and write articles and press releases.

This position requires one year of full-time service with no outside commitments. The VISTA Leader will serve approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments. The start date is flexible and may be as early as May 1,
2008

Responsibilities
  • Facilitate networking and share resources with VISTA members in Maryland.
  • Evaluate and monitor VISTA placements.
  • Conduct outreach for the Volunteer Maryland VISTA program to recruit sponsoring agencies and potential VISTA applicants.
Benefits
  • VISTA Leaders are provided a living allowance, health insurance, child care (if applicable), student loan deferment or forbearance, and a post-service education award of $4,725 or a stipend of $2,400.
  • Upon completion of the term of service, the VISTA Leader will receive one year of noncompetitive status for a federal government job.
Qualifications

Required
  • High School degree
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • One completed year of VISTA service
  • Leadership
  • Computer/Office Skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Motivation to fight poverty
  • Passion to serve
Negotiable
  • Fundraising/Grant writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Conflict resolution
To learn more about this opportunity, call Maureen Eccleston, Project and Resource Manager at 410-767-6219.
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* AmeriCorps*VISTA Position, Michigan Campus Compact
  Michigan Campus Compact
AmeriCorps*VISTA Recruitment
Position Description July 2008-July 2009

There’s a way to make a lasting impact on the lives of others that’s unlike any other—by serving a year of National Service. You have what it takes to be the change you wish to see in the world. Use your skills and experience to help improve lives and serve your country.

It’s your world. Your chance. Be the change.

Program
Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA members act as transformative agents between higher education institutions and their surrounding communities. AmeriCorps*VISTA members create service opportunities and engage students in the community, in order to gain a richer and more valuable experience outside the classroom. AmeriCorps*VISTA members build mutually beneficial relationships which lead to long-term partnerships between community-based organizations and colleges, enhance the quality of campus community service and service-learning programs, improve student leadership in service, increase the number of students coordinating programs, and increase the number of students in direct service within their campus communities.

Sponsor
Michigan Campus Compact is a state-level non-profit organization that promotes the education and commitment of Michigan college students to be civically engaged citizens. MCC provides support and funding for programs surrounding academic, co-curricular and campus-wide opportunities for community service, service-learning and civic engagement. Visit our website for more information about Michigan Campus Compact: http://www.micampuscompact.org.

AmeriCorps*VISTA Host Site Positions
The service performed by MCC AmeriCorps* VISTA members will occur on the campus and community levels to provide service and programming to underprivileged youth and low-income communities. Each MCC AmeriCorps *VISTA host site has developed a work plan for their respective VISTA. Each VISTA will be supervised locally by a campus host site staff member, and will also report to staff at the Michigan Campus Compact.

Benefits
  • Annual living allowance of $9,696.00-$10,596.00 depending on county of service
  • Education Award of $4,725 or End-of-Service Award of $1,200 upon completion of full term of service
  • Student Loan forbearance (if Education Award is elected)
  • Training and professional development
  • Health insurance
  • Childcare assistance subsidies (if eligible)
Requirements
  • College Experience
  • Knowledge of or experience on a campus and/or with the AmeriCorps*VISTA program
  • Strong interest and experience in college service programs
  • Commitment to the mission of the project and its impact on communities
  • Knowledge and interest in working with students and diverse groups of people
  • Proven leadership ability, public speaking and event planning
  • Strong organizational skills, project and multi-task management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to drive and access to a vehicle
  • Ability to make a full-year commitment
For More Information: Visit our website at: http://www.micampuscompact.org/vistaprogram.asp

Contact: Katie Richlick, Michigan Campus Compact AmeriCorps *VISTA Leader at:
mccvista@micampuscompact.org or (517) 492-2436
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* AmeriCorps*VISTAs, Rhode Island Campus Compact (RICC)
  BIG IMPACT, LITTlE STATE! Be a RICC VISTA! RICC AmeriCorps*VISTAs will work to improve community and college partnerships in RI by aligning resources, creating programs and engaging volunteers.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
RICC AmeriCorps*VISTAs will help institutions align resources in order to better respond to pressing issues facing low-income communities. In their capacity as Resource and Service Coordinators, VISTAs will improve the quality of service and service-learning programs and increase the number of students serving local communities. In 2007-2008, RICC expanded its program to include public school based VISTA members. Having VISTAs placed at institutions of higher education and K-12 public schools, our VISTAs are uniquely positioned to build linkages between higher education and K-12 schools around our core program areas of service learning, civic education, and access/equity issues of higher education. All VISTA members who are placed at institutions of higher education and those at public schools districts will work on some common projects and will attend common trainings focused on issues of civic education and access to higher education. RICC will work to develop structured projects that will encourage collaborations between VISTAs at higher education institutions and those at public school districts based on the range of host site applications received.

MEMBER ACTIVITIES:
RICC AmeriCorps*VISTAs will perform a wide variety of service activities in support of the goals and objectives of the program. Key activities will include: Align college and community needs and resources; Increase awareness of and access to higher education resources; Monitor, track and assess partnerships with community-based organizations; Expand and support student volunteer activities through volunteer recruitment, training, materials development, and systems-building; Expand and support service-learning curriculum through faculty training and assistance, materials development, infrastructure development, etc; Develop and conduct resource and needs assessments; Develop resource inventories and databases

PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Each RICC AmeriCorps*VISTA is a full-time member and is eligible to receive:
  • Post service choice of educational award ($4,725) or stipend ($1,200)
  • Health coverage
  • Child care assistance
  • Monthly living allowance of $883
  • Up to $550 relocation allowance
  • Training/Professional development opportunities throughout the year
  • Student loan forbearance
PROGRAM START/END DATE:
July 20, 2008- July 19, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must apply online at www.americorp.gov beginning in February for positions starting in July. To find our program, use the Advanced Opportunity Search option and select the following: AmeriCorps VISTA, Rhode Island, Campus Compact.

Contact Morgan DiPietro, RICC VISTA Leader at 401-427-6946 or mdipietr@risd.edu with questions.
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* Assistant/Associate Director for Service-Learning, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  UNCG is a high research activity doctoral university with approximately 17,000 students, offering more than 100 undergraduate, 63 masters, and 23 doctoral programs. The Office of Leadership and Service-Learning, a unit of the UNCG Division of Student Affairs, serves as a catalyst for campus-wide leadership and civic engagement initiatives. The university enrolls the most ethnically and racially diverse student population among research campuses in the UNC system; and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups.

Responsibilities:
The Assistant/Associate Director for Service-Learning provides leadership in the development and implementation of service-learning/community-based opportunities, services, advocacy, and research. Responsibilities include providing overall administrative support for service-learning and integrating community service opportunities with the academic mission of UNCG; facilitating faculty development workshops; seeking external funding to support creative endeavors; developing student leadership in service-learning initiatives; coordinating risk management and evaluation activities related to service-learning; furthering institutionalization of processes and infrastructure for civic engagement and community-based learning at UNCG and the Piedmont Triad.

Qualifications:
Masters required, Ph.D. preferred. Three years of experience required in higher education, higher education administration, community-based learning, community agency administration, student leadership development, or related field. Knowledge and experience required of service-learning in higher education. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, students, and faculty. Respect for and ability to work with diverse populations. Proven oral, written, and project management skills. Ability to choose priorities among competing demands. Basic proficiency with desktop computing and use of the Web for information gathering and program administration are essential. Availability to work some evening and weekend hours.

Conditions and Application:
Salary mid-$40,000s. Expected start on or before July 1, 2008. Nominations are encouraged. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately with preference given to applications received by March 7, 2008, and continue until an appointment is made. Campus interviews for top candidates are anticipated late March, 2008.

Send letter of interest, resume, and name, address, and contact information for three references electronically in MSWord format to Martha Wagner at mmwagner@uncg.edu. Hard copies may be sent to Ms. Martha Wagner, Office of Student Affairs, P. O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170.

EEO/AA
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* Program Coordinator, Washington Campus Compact
  TITLE: Program Coordinator, Volunteer in Service to America Leader

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Washington Campus Compact (WACC) is a statewide consortium of higher education institutions that have joined together to advance the public purposes of colleges and universities, to help students become engaged leaders in their communities, and to strengthen communities. WACC is part of a national network, with 31 affiliated state offices and more than 1000 colleges and universities as members.

AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time members to nonprofit, faith-based and other community organizations, and public agencies to create and expand programs that ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.

The WACC VISTA Project members will mobilize college service-learners and volunteers to serve poverty-affected students and community members, develop and sustain campus/community partnerships to serve poverty-affected students and community members, and develop college service-learning courses that address poverty issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The WACC VISTA Leader will hold two main roles: team coordinator for the state-wide VISTA project and contributor to special WACC office initiatives as assigned throughout their term of service.

As the VISTA team coordinator, the VISTA Leader will provide training, technical assistance, resources and support to the WACC VISTA Project team across the state. The VISTA leader will maintain regular communication with all members of the team via phone, email, periodic in-person meetings and site visits. S/he will assist in organizing a minimum of 2 member training activities and will help to promote and facilitate those activities as needed. S/he will develop additional resource material as needed and keep VISTA members up to date on professional development opportunities.

Regarding WACC office operations, the VISTA Leader will also provide support to other WACC initiatives and programs as decided by WACC office staff through the Leader’s term of service. Such projects may include coordinating assessment initiatives and contributing to WACC event planning and implementation, such as the yearly Continuums of Service conference.

HOURS OF SERVICE:
Term of Service is 365 days. Currently recruiting for April 2008-April 2009 (start date is flexible).

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Prior experience as a full-time VISTA (required)
  2. College Degree – A.A. or B.A./B.S.
  3. Proven leadership ability; capacity to work within a team and also be self-directed as needed
  4. Experience working with post-secondary education students
  5. Knowledge of and experience in service-learning, volunteer management, and national service
  6. Strong organizational, project management and event planning skills.
  7. Ability to manage short and long term deadlines
  8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with individuals and groups
  9. Strong computer skills such as Word, Excel and Outlook
BENEFITS:
  1. Annual living allowance of $12,396 (Monthly stipend of $1,033 for 12 months)
  2. Post service educational award of $4,725 or end-of-term cash stipend (upon successful completion of service)
  3. Health coverage
  4. Relocation allowance and travel to Leader Training
  5. Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment following the year of full-time service
  6. Student loan forbearance and childcare assistance if applicable
For more information please contact Tegan Callahan, WACC VISTA Leader, at 360-650-7554 or tegan.callahan@wwu.edu.
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* Program Manager, California State University, Chico
  Program Administrator
(Manager, Community Action Volunteers in Education [CAVE] Program)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
Under administrative direction, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration, planning, budgeting, organizing, managing, directing, supervising and evaluating the overall operation and function of the Associated Students' CAVE program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a program management position with overall responsibility for the general management and administration of the Community Action Volunteers in Education program of the Associated Students.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Determines overall operating budget for CAVE; secures in excess of $75,000 through grants, fee-for service contracts and fundraising activities, and investigates additional funding opportunities for existing and new CAVE programs.

Oversees the recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of career and student staff; mediates disputes involving staff and/or placements; plans, implements and oversees orientation and training activities.

Facilitates awareness of, monitors, and addresses safety, liability, and legal issues associated with the program; develops program practices within the current legal environment including volunteer checks, contractual relationships, privacy of information, and driving liability, and is responsible for all facets of partnership agreements with approximately 85 non-profit, governmental, and community agencies each year.

Develops and implements program policies and procedures; assesses program and participant outcomes refining programs as necessary; develops and implements program strategic plans in alignment with the Associated Students Five Year Master Plan; advises and supports campus organizations in their efforts to develop meaningful service opportunities for their students, and assesses national, state and local trends that can be addressed by the program.

Oversees enrollment requirements for placements with academic components; collaborates with CSU, Chico Director of Civic Engagement on service-learning and community service opportunities, and represents CAVE on a variety of University and community committees or boards related to service and civic engagement.

Oversees all program publicity, marketing, and outreach efforts including web sites, advertising campaigns, volunteer recruitment efforts, public presentation opportunities, print materials, etc, and represents CAVE in contact with the campus community, the public, and funding agencies.

REPORTS TO
Associate Director of AS Programs

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
CAVE Program Managers, CAVE Office Coordinator

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and public.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand and walk for extended periods; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer terminals, telephones, copiers, and FAX.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
  • Principles, practices, and procedures of co-curricular programs in a higher education environment.
  • Laws and regulations related to risk management and liability issues.
  • Funding sources, grant development, and grant administration.
  • Non-profit fiscal management.
  • Effective methods of program development and assessment.
  • Computer systems and software applications related to program marketing, publicity, development, and administration.
  • Principles of supervision, development, and performance evaluation for student employees, career staff and volunteers.
  • Associated Students procedures and governance.
Ability to:
  • Plan, organize, manage, and supervise the Community Action Volunteers in Education program.
  • Select, supervise, coordinate, train, and evaluate professional staff.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets.
  • Support the development and implementation of program services and strategies.
  • Analyze program effectiveness and develop methods to achieve goals.
  • Ensure that programs and services meet the needs of the campus and the community.
  • Organize data, maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Identify funding sources, prepare, and administer grants.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, service-learning practitioners within the CSU system, general public, co-workers and those contacted during the course of work.
  • The incumbent shall work well under pressure: meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
  • The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate and foster cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
Experience:
Two years professional experience in a campus-based (higher education) program including at least one year in a supervisory or management position.

Preferred experience: Direct administrative experience within a campus-based volunteer and/or service-learning program.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required; completion of college level educational training in social services, non-profit management, college student personnel, or a closely related field is highly desirable.

Special Requirements:
None.
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* AmeriCorps*VISTA Members, South Dakota State University
  The Office for Diversity Enhancement at South Dakota State University is recruiting a Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) to build partnerships and mobilize resources that connect students and communities in service to the common good.

Specific duties
  • Assist in strengthening strategic community partnerships
  • Identify community needs that can be filled by SDSU students
  • Work with faculty to integrate service into portions of University curriculum
  • Recruit, train, and support students, faculty, and community agencies in service-learning
  • Plan and implement service events with campus and community organizations
  • Secure resources to initiate and sustain activities
Preferred skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge about service-learning
  • Interest in low-income and poverty issues
  • Background in community service, fundraising, and grant-writing a plus
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 18 years of age or older
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Driver’s license
  • Professional references
AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve full-time, for one year with varying work hours and receive a modest living allowance, health insurance, relocation expenses, student loan forbearance, childcare assistance, and travel reimbursement. Upon completion of service, members choose between an education award of $4,725 or a cash stipend of $1,200, and receive non-competitive eligibility for federal employment. SDSU provides professional training opportunities, career counseling at the end of service, and a staff mentor throughout the year offering support and guidance. VISTA members develop valuable resume-building networking, outreach, and leadership skills throughout their service. SDSU and AmeriCorps are equal opportunity organizations.

SDSU is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This town of nearly 19,000 people is just miles from the Minnesota border and less than an hour’s drive to the state’s largest city, Sioux Falls. Founded in 1881, SDSU has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is the state’s only land-grant institution. Those interested in American Indian cultures will find this a particularly rewarding place to work and serve.

To Apply – send a letter of interest, resume, professional writing sample, and contact information for 3 references to dianne.nagy@sdstate.edu or
Office for Diversity Enhancement
FND Box 550
Brookings, SD 57007

Deadlines - May 9, 2008 for June 23, 2008 start date and May 30, 2008 for a July 14 start date. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the due dates.

Contact - Dianne Nagy, SDSU Service-Learning Coordinator, at 605-688-6004 or dianne.nagy@sdstate.edu for more information, or visit http://www3.sdstate.edu/Administration/OfficeforDiversityEnhancement/ and www.americorps.org.
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* AmeriCorps*VISTA Positions, College for all Texans Foundation
  College for all Texans Foundation is currently accepting applications for AmeriCorps*VISTA Members to serve in K-12 schools in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. The College for All Texans Foundation: Closing the Gaps is a mission-driven nonprofit corporation that works to generate the resources necessary to ensure the success of the College for Texans Campaign. The College for Texans Campaign is part of the statewide higher education plan to build a college-going culture throughout Texas. The College for Texans goal is to enroll an additional 430,000 academically prepared people into Texas higher education by 2015.

The College for All Texans Foundation provides opportunities for AmeriCorps*VISTA members to inform and advise students and their families about the benefits of higher education. As an AmeriCorps*VISTA for the College for All Texans Foundation, you would be placed in an elementary, middle or high school in San Antonio or Houston and operate a college resource center called a GO Center. College for All Texans Foundation’s AmeriCorps*VISTA members are a vital asset to the creation of a college-going culture. AmeriCorps*VISTA members help students prepare for higher education by providing information and resources about the higher education admissions process and financial aid and by motivating students to pursue higher education opportunities.

AmeriCorps*VISTA Members serve as capacity builders in GO Centers to motivate, coordinate, and inspire students to complete all steps necessary to enter college. GO Centers are statewide networks of in-school academic engagement programs that provide students with the necessary tools and resources to plan and prepare for college enrollment. GO Center initiatives and activities often focus on the college admissions process, financial aid resources, career exploration and student and parental outreach and awareness. VISTA Members help students prepare for higher education by providing information about the admissions process and financial aid as well as motivating students to pursue higher education. VISTA members are also trained to recruit high school and college students and other community volunteers to provide GO Center services that facilitate the college-going message among students and their parents. AmeriCorps*VISTA members also collaborate with colleges, universities, and other community-based organizations and partners to promote college awareness and academic development among GO Center students and their families. VISTA Members also create and coordinate G-Force, student-led volunteer groups that increase momentum and awareness of college opportunities among their peers and help to sustain successful Go Centers. VISTA members receive training in college admissions and financial aid processes, G-Force recruitment and development, and program management and evaluation.

GO Center VISTAs have already:
  • Created college tours that take students beyond their local communities and higher education opportunities;
  • Developed college and financial aid preparatory seminars for parents;
  • Participated in "Stuff the Bus" activities to collect school supplies for students;
  • Engaged future "first generation" college students and their families;
  • Collaborated with school administrators and counselors to support and create a "college going" culture;
  • Shared personal college experiences and stories with students;
  • Formed and managed G-Forces – sustainable, student-led peer education groups that increase college awareness on campus and in local communities;
  • Coordinated service projects to address local community needs;
  • Strengthened relationships and support of local businesses and organizations for school activities and initiatives.
Compensation/Benefits
  • a living allowance (approx. $400) paid every two weeks;
  • an Education award of $4725 (for educational expenses at qualified institutions of higher education, educational training, or to repay qualified student loans) or end-of-service stipend of $1200 payable after completion of service;
  • Deferment/forbearance on qualified, federally-backed student loans;
  • Interest paid on qualified student loans during term of service;
  • Health coverage;
  • Liability insurance;
  • Optional life insurance;
  • Relocation allowance;
  • Travel reimbursement;
  • Childcare assistance;
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • U.S. citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States;
  • at least 20 years of age with at least 60 hours of college coursework;
  • able to work full-time with no outside employment or education commitments;
  • pass a criminal background check.
  • Commitment and dedication to service;
  • Knowledge of college admission and financial aid processes or a willingness to learn;
  • Interest or experience working with youth in diverse populations;
  • Ability to work on a team, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to complete some record keeping and data collection;
  • Willingness to occasionally work evenings and/or weekend events;
  • Experience in conflict resolution, c