Director, The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence

Director, The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence
St. Edward's University

Director

The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Director. St. Edward's University is an independent Catholic university, which has increasingly gained national recognition for its high-quality academic programs, characterized by its Holy Cross mission of education for social justice. The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence at St. Edward's University was established by a generous gift from Ronya and George Kozmetsky, visionaries who supported education and the betterment of communities.

The University seeks the next Director of the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence, who will provide dynamic and innovative leadership in the study and analysis of civic engagement, public policy, and applied political science. The Director will support and contribute to the university's strategic plan in the areas of (1) diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, (2) Austin connections, (3) experiential learning, and (4) campus vibrancy. The Director will generate resources for students and faculty, and, in turn, will offer resources to the public and private sectors. To this end, the Director will build cooperative relations with prominent figures in public service, non-profit organizations, and foundations to multiply the resources available at St. Edward's and within the local community.

For consideration, The Director will be both a scholar and practitioner who is familiar with the work of experts on civic engagement, public policy, and applied political science and is able to involve them in the Center's activities and programs. Candidates will collaborate with faculty and university administrators on programs and engage students to inspire and support their interests.

The Directorship is an 11-month, full-time position. The Director will hold a faculty appointment with a baseline teaching load of two courses each semester in their area of expertise.

Required Qualifications include a PhD in political science or related field. The applicant is expected to have teaching experience with a sustained record of excellent undergraduate teaching. Additionally, the next Director should have at least five years working in the field of applied political science and lastly strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to make connections with external campus partners, engage students and faculty, and lead an endowed center.

The preferred candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of Austin, Texas, and public service processes and systems at municipal, county, and state levels. The preferred candidate will have a sustained record of excellent undergraduate teaching experience involving experiential learning and leading co-curricular student activities.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver a distinguished speaker series on topics consistent with the strategic plan
• Support student organization activities around civic engagement
• Directly provide engaging and innovation student learning experiences around skill-building and leveraging social media
• Provide experiential opportunities within the Center via research analysis and advocacy
• Match students with external internships in the area of civic engagement, public policy, and applied political science.
• Establish external sources of revenue via continuing education trainings and undergraduate research experiences
• Work independently and collaboratively with university and community partners in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete an annual report of Center activities

For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage - UMR (HSA & FSA Available)

Dental - Sunlife Dental

Vision - Sunlife Vision Plan

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application at; https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be considered if it is missing any of these three items.

In your cover letter, please describe your lived experiences that prepare you to contribute to diversity and inclusion at St. Edward's University?

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion St. Edward's University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community. For more information on our commitment to diversity, please visit our website https://www.stedwards.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at; https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

Sponsorship:

We are not offering sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.


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