Assistant Director, PASCAL Center

Position Title
Assistant Director, PASCAL Center
The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Director of Professional and Scholar Community Applied Learning (PASCAL) Center, the Assistant Director will support the operational execution of identified scholarship communities and professional development at Colorado School of Mines via progressive, thoughtful, and developmental programming and management.   

The future of Mines, as captured by the Mines@150 plan, emphasizes structured communities as a vehicle to support learning and connection at Mines. To distinguish Mines, we have scholarship communities that make Mines more accessible from a financial perspective and embed a learning, development, and community experience. Further, Mines@150 calls for an ubiquitous and impactful professional development experience/curriculum, fostered by thoughtful programming and collaboration with campus partners, alumni, and outside constituents.   

The PASCAL Center works to develop, advance, and steward various foundation scholarship communities at Mines. In addition, the PASCAL Center also helps to advance, promote, and synergize institutional undergraduate professional development opportunities by serving as the institutional hub of the VIP Professional Development Program. Lastly, the office collects data that is used to quantify and qualify a salient, out-of-classroom “narrative” that is defined by community experiences and professional development in partnership with institutional partners.  

The Assistant Director is expected to periodically “flex up” and cover as Director and to support Director as second-in-command, while also being expected to “flex down” and to provide logistic, boots-on-ground support and coordination alongside the Coordinator.   

This is a full time, 12-month, administrative faculty professional exempt position. 

Responsibilities

Execution of Scholar and Professional Development Programs

• Lead the design of community programming and overall academic and professional development ‘curriculum’ for all scholarship communities under the PASCAL Center. Responsibilities also include (but are not limited to) identifying promising visiting speakers and guest presenters, developing multimodal programming in collaboration with team members and campus partners, and gathering data/feedback on the effectiveness of programming efforts. Assistant Director will also make recommendations and contribute to the development of new programs and/or updates/revisions to current engagement efforts.
• Serve as the supervisor to the PASCAL Center Coordinator and provide day-to-day support and leadership for Coordinator. This role will support the Coordinator with the planning and execution of scholar community programs and initiatives.
• Work closely with the Coordinator each year to identify, recruit, and select prospective candidates for scholarship communities.
• Execute expectations with donor stewardship and handle donor recognition efforts in collaboration with Director of PASCAL Center.  
• Guide and support the Coordinator for all operational programming efforts outside of campus, including student retreats and out-of-state travel.   
• Work alongside PASCAL Center team members and other campus partners to promote, advance, and offer various VIP program offerings. This work may include supporting with presentations, content creation, and marketing efforts to promote upcoming opportunities to scholar communities, etc.   

Student Support and Engagement

• Form meaningful and engaging student relationships with scholars. As appropriate, Assistant Director will act as a campus mentor/liaison for scholars in various scholar communities. 
• Work with colleagues in Foundation, Financial Aid, Center for Academic Student Advising (CASA), Admissions—as well as with the PASCAL team—to address unique, student-specific situations pertaining to satisfactory academic progress, disciplinary performance, withdrawals, student budgetary issues, etc. 
• Advocate for students within scholar and professional development programs.  As necessary, Assistant Director will connect students with other campus resources and offices. 
• Maintain a presence at student programs, including those scheduled for non-traditional work hours.   
• Create periodic scholar reports outlining scholar progress toward degree completion.

Reporting Responsibilities

• Partner with Director to steward (collect, ensure, and promote) data that quantifies and qualifies a salient, out-of-classroom “narrative” that is defined by community experiences and professional development in partnership with institutional partners.  
• Produce periodic stewardship/donor reports for each community under the PASCAL Center. In addition, the Assistant Director will provide data that supports Director efforts to produce a significant biennial office report that showcases efforts, impact, and relevance.   
• Support the PASCAL Center team with operational budget matters including appropriate stewardship of funds, approval of purchases, and regular accounting of expenses.  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.   
• Three or more years of professional experience with college students in an advising, mentoring, or leadership role.  
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity of perspective.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and project management skills, and strong public speaking skills.
• Proficiency with productivity suites such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, etc.  

Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A master's degree in a relevant field such as higher education administration, educational leadership, educational psychology, curriculum and development, etc.  
• Professional experience with budget stewardship/accounting.   
• Professional experience coordinating event planning and program management.  
• Experience working with students in an engineering/applied science setting.  

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size – roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students – also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don’t get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails – and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Pay Range

$58,000 - $68,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Fully paid health and dental premiums
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human-resources/benefits .

How to Apply

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a resume and cover letter (required). References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please contact Kathy White @kwhite1@mines.edu with questions about this opportunity.

Background Investigation Required
Yes

Advertised: May 23, 2023 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 11, 2023 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time