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SUNY Geneseo Director of Student Volunteerism and Community Engagement in Geneseo, New York
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume/vita. In addition, applicants will need to supply contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) for three professional references, at least two should be supervisory references.
- References will be contacted following campus interviews.
Guaranteed consideration will be given to applications received on or before June 30, 2024. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt.
Vacancy Announcement
Position Information
Campus Title Director of Student Volunteerism and Community Engagement
Department Center for Community
Position Summary
SUNY Geneseo seeks a full-time, 12-month per-year, Director of Student Volunteerism and Community Engagement.
The Director will serve under the general supervision of the Dean of Students, and the Assistant Dean of Students for Leadership and Service. The Director will serve as part of a highly successful, multifaceted experiential-learning-based student affairs team, known as the Center for Community, who support the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum emphasizing learning outside the classroom.
The primary responsibilities of the position are to:
serve as a resource for individuals and student organizations interested in volunteering and community service;
serve as a resource for community agencies and organizations needing volunteers;
develop and manage volunteers programs for the campus community including, but not limited to, Knights First day of Service/Service Saturday for new students in September, Geneseo Cares Day of Service in October, Adopt-A-Family in November/December, Geneseo Goes to Town/Spring into Service Day in April, Geneseo Give Back in April, and three college-wide blood drives (November, February & April);
sponsor and host Volunteer Fairs each semester;
supervise student Community Service Assistants who serve as liaisons for student organizations; publicity, promotion and marketing of service programs via social; external community agencies; website maintenance and upkeep; and extended service programs, Food Pantry/Food Security Advocates, R-Kids, HEROS , youth mentoring, and veterans and seniors;
assist in the management of the Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development ( GOLD ) Program;
develop and teach GOLD workshops on volunteerism and service, and civic engagement and social justice;
coordinate the Caryn Camiolo Memorial Social Justice Internship;
assist in the application for recognition in local, state, and national awards;
coordinate the Advisory Committee on Volunteer and Service Programs, and recognition and awards for service;
serve as a resource for faculty developing service learning courses, including publications and other resources, and assisting instructors with community volunteer agency sites.
Candidates who bring diverse cultural experience and who are qualified to mentor and advise all members of our diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree, by time of appointment
Skills related to volunteer management, group and project facilitation
Experience in college/community collaborations
Demonstration of a commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as the ability to establish and maintain positive learning environments for students and collaborative relationships with colleagues
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in higher education/student personnel, public administration, social work, or related field, by time of appointment
At least one year of professional experience working with civic and community engagement programs in higher education
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of and ability to use social media to promote the Center for Community’s programs and services.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Evidence of a collegial /collaborative leadership style.
A strong commitment to student learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Experience promoting unity through diversity and an understanding of and commitment to the mission of a residential liberal arts college.
Experience in community outreach, civic engagement, networking, and using social media for marketing purposes.
Experience utilizing Banner or other student management software.
Experience with KnightSource or other purchasing management software.
Experience with PC and Apple software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
License/Certification
Other Skills Required
Supervision Received
The Director of Student Volunteerism and Community Engagement is responsible for managing individual programs but works collaboratively with the engagement and service team within the Center for Community on campus-wide and community initiatives. The Director will serve under the general supervision of the Dean of Students, and the Assistant Dean of Students for Leadership and Service.
Supervision Exercised
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S357
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled 46832
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term
Anticipated Appointment Start Date 08/01/2024
Job Posting Date 06/11/2024
Apply By 06/30/2024
Job Posting Closed Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary $55,151 - $57,151
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume/vita. In addition, applicants will need to supply contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) for three professional references, at least two should be supervisory references.
- References will be contacted following campus interviews.
Guaranteed consideration will be given to applications received on or before June 30, 2024. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual.
- Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities.
- Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (ode@geneseo.edu%3Code@geneseo.edu%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 1: Volunteer Center
Develop and manage volunteer programs for the campus community including, but not limited to,
Knights First day of Service/Service Saturday for new students in September
Geneseo Cares Day of Service in October
Adopt-A-Family in November/December
Geneseo Goes to Town/Spring into Service Day in April
Geneseo Give Back in April
three college-wide blood drives (November, February & April)
Percentage Of Time 20%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 2: Supervision
Supervise student Community Service Assistants who serve as liaisons for:
student organizations;
publicity, promotion and marketing of service programs via social media;
external community agencies;
website maintenance upkeep;
extended service programs, Food Pantry/Food Security Advocates, R-Kids, HEROS , youth mentoring, and veterans and seniors
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 3: Leadership Development
Assist in the management of the Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development ( GOLD ) Program;
Develop and teach GOLD workshops on volunteerism & service and civic engagement & social justice;
Coordinate the Caryn Camiolo Memorial Social Justice Internship;
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 4: Volunteer Fairs
Sponsor and host Volunteer Fairs each semester
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 5: Resource for Students
Serve as a resource for individuals and student organizations interested in volunteering, engagement, and community service
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 6: Resource for Faculty and Community
Serve as a resource for community agencies and organizations needing volunteers;
Serve as a resource for faculty developing service-learning courses, including publications and other resources, and assisting instructors with community volunteer agency sites.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Function 7: Advisory Committee and Awards
Coordinate the Advisory Committee on Volunteer and Service Programs, and recognition and awards for service;
Assist in the application for recognition in local, state, and national awards;
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have (or will have at time of appointment) a Bachelor's degree?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience in college/community collaborations?
Yes
No - (disqualifying)
- Do you have administrative experience in a higher education setting?
No
Less than 1 year
1-3 years experience
4-6 years experience
7-10 years experience
more than 10 years experience
- Do you have (or will have by time of appointment) a Masters degree in Student Affairs, Education, or a related field?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae