Manager, Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy

All applications must be submitted online at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/
Job Opening ID: 1001981

Job Description:

The Manager for the Institute for Civic Engagement & Democracy (iCED) leads and oversees campus operations for the Institute. The position is responsible for managing the corresponding campus academic service-learning program, Federal America Reads Program, and organizes and executes campus and college-wide civic engagement events. The manager develops and fosters community partnerships and promotes civic engagement and changemaking at the College.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Manages and facilitates day-to-day operations and priorities
•Creates, leads, and implements campus civic learning, democratic engagement, changemaking, and voter engagement events and initiatives
•Plans, organizes, and facilitates professional development for faculty
•Identifies, fosters and evaluates community partnerships
•Manages and maintains the budget for campus events and office operations
•Researches and applies for grant opportunities
•Promotes, recruits, and implements outreach for departmental programs

Minimum Requirements:

•Master’s and one (1) year of related experience with demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and service; or Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related experience with demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and service
•Possess strong interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship building skills
•Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
•Knowledge of service-learning, civic engagement, and student development in an academic environment, and demonstrated leadership experience
•Ability to collect, synthesize and analyze data for planning and reporting purposes