Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement, Widener University

Posted by on August 05, 2010

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Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement
Widener University

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan doctoral-intensive teaching institution, invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement. Located in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener’s Main Campus is located between the cities of Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Reporting to the Associate Provost and Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement will coordinate the student programs and avenues of communication and support to advance the University’s contributions and outreach to the communities it serves.

The Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement coordinates all aspects of the Presidential Service Corps (PSC) in conjunction with Bonner Leaders programming and the Oskin Leadership Institute programming. This position interacts with multiple campus departments to represent the specific needs of the PSC and it coordinates the recruitment, admission and special orientation programming of the PSC. The Assistant Dean of Civic Engagement will work closely with the office of Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives regarding service learning courses and will work with advancement to secure grants in support of civic engagement. The Assistant Dean also coordinates the assessment of the effectiveness of student volunteer activities, community service and civic engagement outreach.

The position requires a master’s degree, three to five years of experience and strong communication, budgeting and planning skills. The preferred candidate will have leadership experience with higher education in student affairs. The successful candidate will exhibit enthusiasm, a positive attitude, willingness to work as a member of a team, a genuine commitment to helping students learn and succeed and the ability to interact with a wide diversity of people including students, faculty and staff.

A review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications to include cover letter, resume, and list of three references should be sent to Michael S. Lombardo, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, care of Cecelia Miranda at: ccmiranda@mail.widener.edu

In order to promote a healthier environment effective July 1, 2010, Widener University is a tobacco-free, on all four campuses. The Tobacco-Free Policy will apply to all university constituents, including employees, at all times and the use of tobacco, including smoking, will be prohibited within university facilities, outdoor areas, and university owned vehicles.