Manager of Community Engagement and Civic Leadership - Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement

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Key Responsibilities

Program Instruction and Leadership: Serves as lead instructor and program manager for the Civic Fellows Program, which provides a rigorous,

Requirements Summary

Master's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses:No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

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CLAYTON, MO 63130

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WashU's Division of Student Success seeks a dedicated professional for the position of Manager of Community Engagement and Civic Leadership. The Division of Student Success advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

The Manager of Community Engagement and Civic Leadership leads educational initiatives to foster student learning, participation, and impact in civic life through both academic and co-curricular programs. This position prepares students for lifelong civic leadership as lead instructor and program manager for the Civic Fellows Program and collaborator on other civic leadership initiatives; leads experiential learning and place-based immersions in the St. Louis community; and serves as a key contributor to student education and engagement strategies across the Gephardt Institute.

The Gephardt Institute envisions that Washington University students will learn from and contribute positively to the St. Louis community and graduate prepared to lead change wherever they live and work throughout their lives. The Manager of Community Engagement and Civic Leadership serves as a student educator and program leader by advancing civic learning that is grounded in praxis and place-based learning; teaching civic leadership and ethical community engagement skills; and integrating civic education with community knowledge and expertise.

This position requires a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This position also requires a strong commitment to non-partisanship and to engagement of all Washington University students regardless of their political positions.

Responsibilities

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→Contributes regularly to initiatives, meetings, and events of the Gephardt Institute, including student outreach, campus partner and community partner engagement, developing strategy and vision for initiatives, planning processes, grant/proposal applications and reporting, donor cultivation and stewardship, special projects, and special events.
→Collaborates with Gephardt Institute staff and relevant stakeholders to coordinate planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all Gephardt Institute programs and services, which often involves leadership and/or staffing roles with events including but not limited to student outreach events/presentations, Civic Café, The Longest Table, Gephardt Institute Impact Showcase, and Gephardt Institute Commencement Celebration.
→Performs other duties as assigned.

Please provide your cover letter along with your full resume when applying.

Requirements

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Master's degree

Master’s degree, preferably in Public Policy, Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Urban Studies/Planning, Social Work, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field.
3 or more years of full-time professional experience that include classroom teaching at the high school, college, or graduate school level on topics aligned with responsibilities of this position, and demonstrated ability to facilitate deep learning and civic dialogue within a highly diverse, intellectual, and passionate student body.
Professional experience in civic education of adolescents or young adults, civic engagement, and/or policy work.
Substantive knowledge and passion for civic learning, civic engagement, educating for democracy, community engagement, community development, community partnerships, civic dialogue, policy, social change, and/or related areas.
Substantive experience with or knowledge of multiple forms of civic engagement, such as non-profit leadership, public service, political engagement, economic development, community development, social services, K-12 education, philanthropy, community organizing, advocacy, international service, etc.
Demonstrated experience with curriculum design and program/project management.
Demonstrated ability to work in a non-partisan environment. Commitment to maintaining a non-partisan and inclusive approach to all educational, programming, outreach, and communication strategies.
Ability and willingness to work morning, evening, and weekend hours for events, meetings, special projects, and deadlines in service to students and the Institute’s mission.
Experience with and/or openness to managing tasks, data, and records with various applications such as Microsoft Excel, Mail Merge, and project management software.
Ability to function both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment with multiple functions, audiences, and priorities.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Relevant Experience (3 Years) Civic Education Or Civic Engagement Work (3 Years)

Not Applicable Academic Integrity, Budget Management, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Creative Approaches, Cultural Awareness, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Excursions, Facilitation, Nonprofit Leadership, Program Designing, Project Administration, Public Administration, Public Policies, Relationship Management, Social Justice, Special Projects, Stakeholder Dialogue, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Written Communication

A driver's license is not required for this position.

About the Role

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No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

G10

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

What We Offer

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Personal

✓Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

✓Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

✓Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

✓WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

✓Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

✓We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

✓WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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Washington University Danforth Campus

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About this job

Pay per year: $49,700–$82,100 a year; 3% below the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
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