| | | Category: | Professional Administrator | | Subscribe: | | | Department: | Student Engagement | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Jan 22, 2025 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full Time - 12 Months | | Position ID: | 184888 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
The Director of Civic Engagement organizes and facilitates opportunities for students to participate in volunteer service, research, and internship opportunities. In addition, the Director will oversee various grants and initiatives relevant to this functional area. They will assist the Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement with oversight of the Meg O'Connell Social Justice and Community Impact Scholars Program and the regions One-Stop initiative. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Utilizing institutional guiding documents, such as the College's Strategic Plan, Enrollment Management Plan, and Statement on Equity, develop and implement the operational plan for the College's Civic Engagement efforts
- Responsible engagement program development while promoting student, faculty/staff interaction in the students' professional development process
- In partnership with faculty, local community organizations, and other groups, develop strategic collaborations with local, and national, businesses, serving as point of contact for all employers positioned to provide internship, community engagement, and/or professional development opportunities to students.
- Develop and advise cohorts of Social Justice Scholars and mentors. Facilitate regular meetings with Social Justice Scholars to develop service and research projects and other campus initiatives.
- Support the development of an annual co-curricular calendar of events centered on civic engagement (e.g., guest speakers, workshops, and training).
- Partner with the Office of Career and Transfer Services in providing career exploration, service-learning, and internship opportunities to students.
- Serve as Project Investigator or Project Lead on current and future grants related to areas of responsibility
- Plan and implement ceremonies, conference presentations, and monthly training events for students in collaboration with other campus offices
- Collaborate with Office of Institutional Planning and Research to develop regular reports that will identify potential areas of growth
- Assist in the implementation of assessments, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentations that measure civic engagement's impact on the student experience
- Collaborate with faculty leaders and School staff to develop strategies on how best to provide high quality service to students within each academic school
- Support major College events, including but not limited to Open House, Orientation, Residence Life move-in, and Commencement, which may take place during evenings and weekends
- Serve as Student Affairs divisional representatives to various committees
- Propose annual operating budget and oversee planning for expenditures
- Represent the Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement in her/his/their absence and/or when designated by the Assistant Dean
- Perform other duties as assigned within scope of responsibilities.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or foreign equivalency
- At least five years' experience working in higher education in any capacity (advising, grant programs, teaching, etc.,)
- Background in developing and implementing new programs and operational systems
- Experience working within diverse populations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Familiarity with needs, trends, and best practices in civic engagement and/or professional development by institutions of higher education.
- Experience with service learning, internship development, or community/business partner engagement
- Community College professional experience
- Two years of supervisory (full-time, postgraduate) experience in higher education.
- Bilingual. English and Spanish preferred, but all languages welcomed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment and develop effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for, the diversity of academics, ethnicity, culture, disability, religion, and sexual orientation of students in an academic environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to human and organizational development, professionalism, multicultural education, creativity, and collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize among competing needs.
- Ability to utilize assessment data to guide development of effective initiatives for continuous improvement.
- Must be proactive, demonstrate sound judgment, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing programs for post-secondary education.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and outside community groups.
- Willing to initiate new projects and facilitate positive change.
Additional Information:
- Salary range is: 58,564-66,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
- Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or TIAA enrollment (403b).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Application Instructions:
- To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
- The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
- Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. |
