Associate Director, Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (Cevc)

Working Title: Associate Director, Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC)

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 100597 - Community Engagement and Volunteer Center

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Beginning Review Date: 7/1/2024

Specify Range or Amount: $66,000 - $71,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

About JMU:

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University is seeking an Associate Director in the Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC). The department connects students and faculty with meaningful, community-based experiences to co-create just and sustainable communities. This senior position provides strategic vision, leadership, support, and training to enhance faculty involvement, develop community partnerships, and implement student leadership and co-curricular programs.

Successful candidates will embody the values of Student Affairs at James Madison University and will infuse these values in their day-to-day practice.

Student Affairs Values

• Focusing on Students

• Leading Courageously

• Transcending Boundaries

• Creating Belonging

• Embracing Innovation and Change

• Honoring and Valuing Our Staff

• Prioritizing Health and Well-Being

Duties and Responsibilities:

Function and Direction:

Provides vision, leadership, and support for CEVC's local community engagement programs, including courses, faculty involvement, community partnership development, and other co-curricular programs. Directs the Community Engagement Coordinating Council and faculty development programs to enhance Community-Engaged Learning.

 Directs the development of program goals tied to the University and divisional missions. Acquires, maintains, and contributes to the body of knowledge and expertise that leads to the ongoing improvement of CEVC programs. Anticipates, identifies, and responds to issues related to the function and future development of the program, including effective budget development, resource management, and liability assessment.

Faculty Development:

Develops and implements programming to support faculty in integrating Community-Engaged Learning through best practices, course development resources, and/or connections to community partners. Creates and maintains resources that elevate faculty Community-Engaged Learning through workshops, communities of practice, website, and individual consultations.

 Supports faculty for student preparation and reflection. Prepares and supports faculty to collaborate with community partner representatives to facilitate their role as community educators.

Staffing, Training, and Development:

Supervises staff focused on community engagement, including assistant director for community partnerships, student coordinators, and faculty liaisons.   Oversees the learning, development, and connection of student coordinators, including fall training, senior convocation, and weekly meetings focused on learning for professional skills, personal growth, and social impact.   Develops learning and networking opportunities for all student leaders involved in CEVC programming.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Initiates and facilitates program evaluation and outcomes assessment, including developing learning outcomes and partnering with staff, faculty members, and community representatives for implementation. Prepares and maintains reports, data, and presentations.

Communication:

Supports the flow of information with CEVC, JMU, the local community, and additional stakeholders regarding program, departmental and institutional mission, vision, values, goals, policies, issues, and decisions. Oversee implementation and management of volunteer management software.

Coordinates with other CEVC programs to ensure the availability of services, avoid duplication, and maximize opportunity and impact. Provide information and professional judgment related to student and departmental needs, interests, and issues.

Representation and Development:

Builds and maintains beneficial relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, community partner representatives, and community members. Represents CEVC through campus and community meetings and presentations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Community Engaged Learning / Service-Learning

Ability to develop internal and external partnerships

Adept at fostering collaborative environments between students, faculty, staff, and community partners

Strong planning, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.