Working Title: Assistant Director in the 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 Specify Range or Amount: $53,000 - $56,000 Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: 09/07/2024 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 Assistant Director in the Community Engagement & Volunteer Center (CEVC). This position provides leadership, support, and training to develop community partnerships in order to connect students and faculty  with meaningful, community-based experiences to co-create just and sustainable communities. 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 leadership and support for CEVC's community partnerships for effective relationships development, mutually beneficial partnerships, and creative use of shared resources. Acquires, maintains, and contributes to the body of knowledge and expertise that leads to the ongoing improvement of CEVC programs and partnerships. Anticipates, identifies, and responds to issues to the function and future development of community partnerships, including budget and resource management. Community Partnership Development and Coordination: Maintains and develops partnerships with community organizations (nonprofit community organizations, schools, and government agencies) through effective communication, trust-building, shared goals, and shared resources. Ensures community perspective is represented in decision-making at CEVC and across campus. Co-creates and facilitates community-oriented workshops and networking opportunities. Develops and maintains community engagement related policies and procedures. Connection and Representation: Serves as the primary contact for representatives of nonprofit, government, and educational organizations. Develops and maintains opportunities on CEVC's volunteer management software and additional online resources to support more effective partnerships and connect students with community-driven efforts. Facilitates sustainable connections between community partners and faculty members. Represents CEVC in key community coalitions and networks. Liaison with Community Engagement Faculty Liaison(s) for effective coordination and alignment of work. Provides information and professional judgment related to community needs, interests, goals, and concerns. Staffing, Training and Development: Assists with the recruitment, selection, orientation, development, and assimilation of AmeriCorps VISTA and student staff. Oversee AmeriCorps VISTA program. Supervises a team of student coordinators. Assists with delivery of CEVC student coordinator training. Coordinates with other CEVC programs to ensure the availability of services, avoid duplication, and maximize opportunity and impact. Supervises a team of student coordinators to support faculty with Community Engaged Learning and implement weekly service opportunities. Evaluation: Gathers feedback from community partners to evaluate effectiveness of partnerships and community impact. Prepares and maintains reports, data, and presentations related to the community partnership and student participation. Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's degree * Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with building campus-community partnerships * Adept at fostering collaborative environments between students, faculty, staff, and community partners * Strong planning, problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills * Demonstrated commitment to creating just and sustainable communities 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. 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. 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. 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