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Senior Director of Career and Community Education (SD)

Employer
Earlham College
Location
Richmond, IN

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Senior Director of Career and Community Education (SD)December 18, 2020

DescriptionThe Senior Director of Career and Community Education (SD) will work directly with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, donors, and community partners to oversee and continually improve the career education experience and the community engagement experience of Earlham students throughout the student cycle (from prospective students through alumni status). The SD will also oversee the Career Education (CEd) and Community Engagement (CEn) areas and supervise other employees in these units. The SD will also have other duties related to CEd and CEn involving some combination of: committee work, faculty/staff training or workshops, projects to improve campus climate for CEd and CEn through a campus-wide approach, implementing and/or managing technological solutions for the administration of CEd and CEn, and related tasks.

Programmatic areas include: Bonner Scholars Program (to be sunsetted in 2023-24), Career Coaching, Career Education, Community Engagement, Community Engagement Leadership Scholars Program, Constituent Relations, Internship Programs, Richmond Residencies, and Student Employment.

Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesCEd and CEn Unit Administration (30%)

1. Policy setting and management: Take the lead in setting, implementing, and maintaining student and staff policies related to CEd and CEn, including decision-making authority on creation and deployment of forms for student applications, application processes, and general workflows for assigned programmatic areas.

Work in collaboration with the ED on any matters that interact with other College policies.Delegate substantial day-to-day portions of this authority to associate and assistant directors, as appropriate2. Departmental liaison work: Serve as primary CEd- and CEn-related liaison to Earlham academic departments and the Office of Institutional Advancement, working in collaboration with the ED and sometimes other EPIC personnel.

3. Enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with the College: Engage continuously through all activities as well as targeted activities to enhance the DEI environment of Earlham

Ensure access to opportunities and positive outcomes for students of all backgrounds and identities, including: first-generation students; international students; multilingual learners; nontraditional students; neurodiverse learners; Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); LGBTQ+ students; students with accessibility needs; and many other demographics.Employ universal design in all programming areas to enhance access for all students.Ensure DEI in the employment experiences of all team members in the CEd and CEn areas, as well as ongoing DEI-related professional development for all team members. 4. Budgetary management: Assume primary responsibility (with support from the ED, Administrative Assistant, and other CEd and CEn team members) for managing CEd- and CEn-related budgets, including operating budgets and restricted funds from grants and other outside donors.

Work with the ED on any budgetary matters related to the central CGCE budget (e.g., travel/professional development, office supplies).Delegate day-to-day management of sub-budgets to team members, as appropriate.5. Program development: Create and implement strategic approaches to CEd and CEn programming. Take the lead in developing all new CEd and CEn programming, and work collaboratively with teaching faculty and other CGCE and EPIC personnel to develop both curricular and cocurricular touchpoints for these programs.

Work with other team members to ensure that major events such as the Grad School Fair, the Career Fair, and the EPIC Expo are successful and well attended.6. Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and give continual feedback to direct reports and assist with supervision and mentorship of student workers.

7. Constituent relationship management: Work with CEd and CEn team members to coordinate relationships with employers of all types, admission offices of graduate and professional schools, and organizations that may partner with Earlham for CEn experiences.

Employ a strategic approach in cultivating and maintaining relationships that will benefit Earlham students in diverse academic and professional niche populations.Work with the ED and other EPIC Center directors to develop and maintain relationships that provide graduate-school pathway programs for Earlham students and ensure the visibility of these opportunities among students.8. Crisis response and risk management: Serve as a primary emergency/crisis contact person for students engaged in off-campus CEd and CEn activities (internships, career fairs, CEn placements, etc.).

Collaborate with other CGCE directors, the ED, and other College personnel on matters related to risk management. Career Education (30%)

9. Campus-wide program coordination: Coordinate a campus-wide (“career everywhere”) approach to CEd that includes various components targeted to students in different stages of their personal and professional development.

Direct the overall program vision and direction of CEd at Earlham, including the funded internship programs (e.g. EPIC Advantage, Richmond Residencies, etc.).Coordinate the work of the CEd team members.Collaborate with academic departments and divisions and Institutional Advancement to build sector-based CEd resources and initiatives. Oversee the ongoing implementation of Career Communities, Affinity/Identity Communities, and the alumni/student mentorship platform.Develop and implement a communication plan for key constituency groups including prospective students and families, parents of current students, alumni, and donors.Assist faculty champions of CEd in promoting their programs and in implementing CEd more seamlessly into on-campus and online courses. Developing a strategic plan for enhancing the role of CEd in Earlham courses and helping to make courses with CEd components more visible to students.Teach (as needed and in consultation with the ED) courses that augment the CEd mission, via in-person and/or online formats.Community Engagement (20%)

10. Campus-wide program coordination: Coordinate a campus-wide approach to CEn that includes various components targeted to students in different stages of their personal and professional development.

Overall program vision and direction of CEn at Earlham, including the Community Engagement Leadership Scholars Program, other CEn programs and activities, and the Bonner Scholars Program (which will sunset after spring semester 2024, when the final cohort graduates).Coordinate the work of other CEn team members.Collaborate with academic departments and divisions and Institutional Advancement in building student-centered, career-discerning programming and opportunities in all areas of CEn.Collaborate with the Director of Off-Campus Study, the Director of International Student and Scholar Services, and other team members in Team Global in developing, operating, and promoting off-campus study opportunities that include CEn components as well as on-campus and Richmond-based opportunities targeted to international students and intended to help that cohort in their intercultural learning experiences while enrolled at Earlham.Develop and implement a communication plan for key constituency groups including prospective students and families, parents of current students, alumni, and donors.Assist faculty champions of CEn in promoting their programs and in implementing CEn more seamlessly into on-campus and online courses. Develop a strategic plan for enhancing the role of CEn in Earlham courses and helping to make courses with CEn components more visible to students.Teach (as needed and in consultation with the ED) courses that augment the CEn mission, via in-person and/or online formats. Contribute to Broader Institutional Mission (15%)

11. EPIC and CGCE mission: Contribute to the overall mission of the CGCE and the EPIC programming model of the College.

Participate in continuing development of liability, health and safety, and risk-management policies.Advance the mission of EPIC and CGCE in daily work and via special, assigned projects.Participate in campus-facing projects and programming that enhance CEd and CEn and a vocation- and avocation-discerning approach for all Earlham students; assist the ED in innovating in how CEd and CEn are delivered within the College.Assist the other members of the CGCE leadership team as available.12. Reporting: Take the lead in reporting on CEd and CEn activities and outcomes.

Compile sections of any EPIC or CGCE newsletters or annual reports (and ad hoc reports) related to CEd and CEn.Develop, track, and promote graduate outcomes, working collaboratively with the Offices of Institutional Research and Institutional Advancement.13. Assessment: Collaborate with the ED, the AVP for Academic Affairs, the EPIC Center Directors, and other colleagues in designing, implementing, and administering ongoing assessment of student learning and outcomes in the CEd and CEn areas.

Track and evaluate the effectiveness of all CEd- and CEn-related initiatives, programs, workshops, and events.Ensure the success of the annual First Destinations Survey and the dissemination of information from this assessment.Other Duties (5%)

14. Professional development: Participate regularly in regional, national, or international professional-development opportunities and networks.

15. Board/committee service: Serve on various boards and committees, as appropriate to the CEd, CEn, CGCE, and EPIC missions.

16. Ad hoc assignments: Complete other duties as requested by the ED.

Experience & QualificationsMaster’s degree and significant (3-5 years) experience in college-level career education, community engagement, experiential education, or a related fieldAt least 3 years’ experience directly supervising professional staffExperience in program creation, planning, implementation, and assessmentExperience managing a complex budget encompassing multiple projects and accounts, with funds held in both operating budgets and gift or endowed accountsDemonstrated interpersonal relationship-building skills and experience working with a wide range of constituents including employers, grad school reps, community partners, faculty, students, and alumniExperience communicating with and supporting people from diverse backgrounds and an expressed commitment to uphold and further Earlham’s Diversity Aspirations Vision Statement and its Principles and PracticesClear understanding of and affinity with the purposes and values of a private, residential liberal arts college and a demonstrated ability to work with teaching facultyExperience with constituent relations (employers, grad school, CEn partners) and the ability to network and build strategic partnershipsExperience and comfort with digital tools and technology including social mediaCommitment to high visibility on campus and in the communityAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced officeExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, particularly in translating the value of the liberal arts into graduate outcomesCommitment to and experience fostering long-term, positive, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial relationships with external constituentsAdditional Preferred Qualifications:

Professional experience beyond the minimum amounts cited aboveSignificant experience in work related to diversity, equity, and inclusionKnowledge of current professional practices and challenges in CEd and CEn programmingExperience in alumni and/or donor relationsKnowledge of or experience in liberal-arts settings in higher educationFamiliarity with best practices in risk management for individually arranged internshipsFamiliarity with as many of these platforms as possible: Handshake, uConnect, GoinGlobal, Terra Dotta, Big Interview, Give Pulse, PathwayU, Tallo, Trello, Slack, and People GroveFamiliarity with and certification to administer workshops based on Strengths FinderPrior teaching experience and knowledge of current pedagogical approaches to experiential learning, career-discernment education, and/or community engagementApplication InstructionsQualified applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, statement on diversity, resume, and contact information for three references in a single PDF or MS Word file to:

Human Resources Office
Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095

Email: HR@earlham.edu
Phone: 765-983-1393

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Earlham College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks applications from candidates who contribute to diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, age, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status, among other distinctions and contributions. As a College with a Quaker identity, Earlham also is eager to solicit applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.

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Working at Earlham College

Earlham is a selective national liberal arts college founded in 1847. Earlham's affiliation with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) informs our emphasis on seeking the truth wherever it leads, respect for persons, learning from and with one another, conflict management and peacemaking, diversity, global education and on international experience. 

  • Earlham's 1,019 students are bright, eager and hardworking; they report significantly higher numbers of books read, papers written, interaction with professors, and other predictors of successful educational outcomes than are reported nationally.
  • Earlham graduates pursue advanced degrees at a high rate. Between 1992 and 2006, 10 percent of Earlham College graduates completed doctoral degrees. In fact, Earlham is 29th among 1,533 U.S. institutions in the percentage of graduates who go on to earn Ph.D.s; 10th, in biological sciences. Many Earlham alumni are deeply and personally committed to social action and to trying to improve the world. (These findings are based on the Weighted Baccalaureate Origins Study for 1992-2006 provided by the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium. Rankings reflect relative size of institutions.)
  • Faculty at Earlham rate their working environment highly, citing the match between the College's mission and their own sense of personal and professional aims. Our governance structure emphasizes collaboration and consultation. The Faculty Meeting and all committees operate by consensus-seeking rather than by voting.
  • Earlham's faculty have created a rich liberal arts curriculum that values interdisciplinary study. The College's recently redesigned General Education Program prepares students for a life of critical knowledge and informed action. Faculty actively lead international study programs in which 70 percent of our students participate for at least a semester.
  • The Richmond/Wayne County community of 70,000 is small enough to need and value the contributions and expertise of Earlham faculty and students. Our faculty often provide advice and leadership aimed at improving the quality of life and are involved with educational, environmental, social service, cultural and governmental organizations in Wayne County. In addition, faculty engage Earlham students in community-related research and presentations.
  • At the same time, our community is large enough to provide a microcosm of urban challenges. The community enjoys a symphony orchestra, civic theater, art and historical museum, environmental education center, regional arboretum, and miles of improved hiking and nature trails in the geologically rich Ordovician limestone Whitewater River gorge. Five institutions of higher education are located in Richmond and Wayne County: Earlham College, Earlham School of Religion, Bethany Seminary, Indiana University East and Ivy Tech State College.
  • Richmond is near three airports: 45 minutes west of Dayton, Ohio; an hour east of Indianapolis; and 75 minutes northwest of Cincinnati.
  • For more information about openings, contact Becky Thomas, academic dean and vice president for academic affairs.

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