Wittenberg University seeks a full-time Administrative Director for its newly formed Center for Civic and Urban Engagement. This is an opportunity to participate in creating an exciting new effort to connect the University to the greater Springfield community. The Center will bring faculty and student research, community service and student internships to bear on priorities the Center has established. For Wittenberg students this can mean significant experiential learning of many dimensions to prepare them for a life of engagement in their communities. For Springfield this can mean help for turning the corner toward a better future. This position requires a person who welcomes the flexibility and challenge of starting something new.
This Administrative Director will work closely with the Faculty Director of the Center to identify focus areas, to develop relationships with people in the community working or willing to work on these priorities, to rally Wittenberg faculty and students to work on these priorities and to assess the success of these efforts for students and the community. The Administrative Director would have specific responsibility for supervising at least two employees and coordinating efforts with various Wittenberg offices, especially those dealing with community service and student internships. The Administrative Director would also develop and manage budgets, grants, program activities and public events.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Also recommended are a master’s degree, experience in educational administration, experience at managing budgets and people and fund raising (including grant writing). Knowledge of the Springfield community would be very helpful and residence in the community would be strongly recommended. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Wittenberg University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minority candidates. For consideration, submit a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional reverences to Center Administrative Director Search, c/o Human Resources, Wittenberg University, P.O. Box 720, Springfield, Ohio 45501 or email materials to lshafer@wittenberg.edu.