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AmeriCorps University Program Associate

Employer: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location: Greensboro, NC

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Requisition Number:

S2123

Position Number:

998450

Position Classification Title:

University Program Associate

Functional Title:

AmeriCorps University Program Associate

Position Type:

Administration - Staff

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The CNNC promotes access and integration for immigrants and refugees in North Carolina by bridging newcomer populations with existing communities through direct service provision, research, and training. Specifically, the CNNC conducts:

• Community-based outreach initiatives and programming to help immigrants and refugees build their capacity to navigate complex systems in their new home.

• Research and evaluation studies to educate the general public, track demographic trends, and enhance the quality of service provision.

• Experiential training and leadership development for all community members through AmeriCorps positions, internships, volunteer experiences, and workshops.

Position Summary:

The University Program Associate will work with the director of the AmeriCorps project with concentration in the areas of training coordination, grant support, and program support by recruiting, and hiring AmeriCorps members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with AmeriCorps program. Experience in working with grants and meeting deadlines. Marketing and web experience.

Alternate Option:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered.

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

Name
Company Name
Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
Email Address
Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range:

$16,183-$17,671

Org #-Department:

Ctr for New North Carolinians - 12409

Work Hours of Position:

8 a.m - 12 p.m., M-F or as program needs

Number of Months per Year:

Job Family:

Administrative & Managerial

Career Banded Title:

University Program Associate

Open Date:

02/25/2021

Close Date:

03/18/2021

FTE :

0.500

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade Equivalency:

Key Responsibility:

Member Recruitment and Support

Essential Tasks:

Assist with the recruitment and selection process for new members. Oversee the hiring process of new members including background checks and the National Criminal History Service Check.

Key Responsibility:

Program Support

Essential Tasks:

Assist with program manual revisions and updating program documents. Assist with facilitating and maintaining statewide program marketing and communication. Maintain AmeriCorps ACCESS website and social media accounts. Monitor AmeriCorps ACCESS email account daily responding as needed or forwarding to the director for response. Comply with program deadlines.

Key Responsibility:

Training Coordination

Essential Tasks:

Oversee AmeriCorps training program in collaboration with other CNNC staff, including curriculum development and supplemental training program and managing/presenting member trainings. Coordinate quarterly site supervisor trainings. Coordinate AmeriCorps events such as AmeriCorps National Identity Days Service Projects and graduation events, including graduation video. Attend NC Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service trainings as needed. Conduct statewide AmeriCorps site visits for technical assistance and monitoring.

Key Responsibility:

General Grant Support

Essential Tasks:

Contribute to writing annual grant proposal under the direction of the AmeriCorps Director. Assist with completion of required program quarterly reports. Assist AmeriCorps director as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Competency:

Knowledge - Program and Organization

Competency Description:

Knowledge of federal and state policies affecting program areas. Ability to reference, research, and apply to address client and program needs. General knowledge of the purpose of the program’s organization including its mission, services, clients, and measures of business effectiveness. Ability to process daily actions and requests within established guidelines and with knowledge of operational processes and procedures. Ability to use applicable technology, web based data systems, and programs needed to complete work assignments.

Competency Level:

Contributing

Competency:

Program Administration

Competency Description:

Ability to complete daily work to meet established deadlines and client needs for a program or within a program. Ability to collect, organize, and disseminate program information. Ability to generate standard reports. Ability to monitor and maintain accounting records.

Competency Level:

Contributing

Competency:

Customer Service

Competency Description:

Ability to explain the application of policies and procedures in terms of client needs and business results and goals. Ability to identify options and make recommendations within established guidelines to meet competing needs. Ability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative work relationships in order to facilitate effective service in assigned area and problem resolution with clients. Knowledge of the value of program services to the client and how to deliver those services.

Competency Level:

Journey

Competency:

Communication - Verbal/Written

Competency Description:

Ability to relay program information and explain processes to clients. Ability to respond to client needs within established parameters. Ability to request information needed to process work or to report factual information regarding work. Ability to document work as requested or according to guidelines. A higher-level staff member or supervisor may review some or all communication.

Competency Level:

Contributing

Competency:

Information/Records Administration

Competency Description:

Ability to use applicable data management systems to maintain, manage, and monitor data for assigned program area(s). Ability to gather program data and information, and compile standard reports based on specific requests. Ability to explain and demonstrate for clients how to use software, databases, and related forms and tools.

Competency Level:

Contributing

Physical Effort:

Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation.

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info

Website: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
Telephone: 336-334-5009
Location: 723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US

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