Associate Director, Civic House, Penn

Posted by on July 25, 2003

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Associate Director, Civic House: A Community Service and Learning Collaborative

OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Director of Civic House, the Assistant Director oversees the development, administration, and evaluation of programs which support University of Pennsylvania students? involvement with the neighborhoods and agencies of West Philadelphia and other communities. The Associate Director will assist in communicating with community agencies, in promoting community involvement, advocacy and service-learning among Penn students, in advising students, and in office administration. Position requires availability during some evenings and occasional weekends.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Program Management/Administration:

PennCORP (Penn Community OutReach Program)
Provide community involvement opportunities and educational experiences for selected incoming first-year students consistent with Civic House values and mission, orient in-coming students to Civic House, West Philadelphia and local community involvement opportunities, and educate participants through one of three issue-driven tracks. Specific responsibilities include:
? Overseeing recruitment, selection, training of PennCORP staff;
? Supervising PennCORP staff;
? Overseeing management, administration, implementation and evaluation of PennCORP Program;
? Providing guidance and support to PennCORP student staff;
? Serving as a resource for curriculum development of PennCORP issue tracks and West Philadelphia orientation, and;
? Facilitating and presenting training sessions.

Training and Education
Identify, organize manage, and facilitate educational opportunities that prepare, support and enhance local community involvement work. Responsibilities include:
? Identifying training needs for students, community and partners;
? Developing workshop topics for training series;
? Overseeing logistical organization of training series workshops;
? Developing training curriculum and accompanying literature;
? Facilitating and presenting workshops;
? Managing training publications and publicity;
? Coordinating evaluation of Training workshops;
? Administering Training Certificate Programs;
? Providing individualized trainings for service and advocacy groups.

Civic House Associates Coalition (CHAC)
As the key advisor for CHAC and its Executive Board, the Associate Director is involved in all of the organization?s functions, including:
? Providing support and guidance to CHAC and the CHAC Executive Board;
? Advising organizational leaders with goal setting, leadership transition and goal development and implementation;
? Overseeing the registration process for New Service and Advocacy Organization, and;
? Advising and providing technical assistance to service and advocacy groups as necessary.

Anti-Poverty Action Week (APAW)
Advise student APAW committee to plan events, activities and educational opportunities to raise campus awareness of anti-poverty issues and work, including:
? Conferring with APAW chairs concerning program goals and planning, and;
? Supporting the committee on programming and logistical issues.

Other Duties:
? Assist in hiring, training, and supervision of Administrative Assistant and part-time staff;
? Work with Director and Associate Director in a variety of other areas, including:
? Developing and implementing short- and long-term programmatic goals;
? Coordinating new projects and programs;
? Establishing and maintaining relationships with community agencies and other University offices, and student groups, and;
? Preparing office publications, including newsletters, brochures, and training materials.
? Overseeing Civic House Award Selection Process

QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in Education, Social Work, or related discipline and a minimum of 1-3 years professional-level involvement with higher education community service-learning activities, work with community-based organizations, and/or student development work; relevant experience may substitute for masters-level work. Deep understanding of social issues related to community involvement and advocacy work in an urban setting. Applicants must be able to demonstrate high level of initiative, as well as strong speaking, discussion facilitation, and writing skills, and proven organizational and program planning skills. Demonstrated commitment to diversity. Basic computer skills required (Windows platform), including word processing and database use; experience with additional software and with navigating and creating internet-based resources helpful.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references (with name, title/organization, address, and phone) to:

David Grossman, Director
Civic House
University of Pennsylvania
3914 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6152

For more information on Civic House, check our web page: <a href="http://www.upenn.edu/civichouse">http://www.upenn.edu/civichouse</a>

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to: Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 3600 Chestnut Street, Sansom Place East, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).