Assistant Director, AmeriCorps (Temporary)

University of Denver•Quinte West, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver is an interdisciplinary professional school of international studies and public policy that prepares students for careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The School’s Office of Career and Professional Development provides services to all Korbel graduate students and alumni. This position will manage the implementation of an AmeriCorps-supported grant that places DU students with Colorado-based non-profit and government institutions in internships designed to enhance their educational experience while preparing students for the workforce. The Assistant Director will manage the grant implementation. This position is covering for a staff taking family leave and is a full-time, 1.0 FTE temporary non-benefited position reporting to the Senior Director for the Office of Career and Professional Development at the Korbel School of International Studies. The starting date is flexible in June, and the ending date will be 12-15 weeks after the start date. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines, set priorities, and manage project resources
Organized and detail orientated

Nice To Haves

Experience with internship, experiential learning program and/or career or professional advising
Experience in the higher education, international affairs and/or policy fields
Program management experience
Experience managing program budgets
Familiarity with financial management and databases
Experience developing and managing programs that connect community partners with university programs
Interest or knowledge of AmeriCorps programs
Grant management, and administration experience
Knowledge of career and professional development coaching with specific interest in field of international studies/relations
Project/program development and management skills within higher education
Interest or experience with internships or experiential learning within higher education
Ability to build and strengthen key campus and community collaborations and partnerships, and to link those relationships to larger divisional and institutional goals
Experience serving inclusive student populations
Experience managing an AmeriCorps program

Responsibilities

Oversee marketing, communications, and outreach to all stakeholders including external employer partners, students, and the funder - Serve Colorado/AmeriCorps.
Develop and manage relationships with Colorado-based non-profit and government partners interested in community-engaged work.
Work in partnership with other units across the DU campus including DU’s Career and Professional Development among others.
Develop and implement training and professional development programs that augment the AmeriCorps internship experience for participating students.
Advise and provide career coaching for Korbel graduate students as related to AmeriCorps internship opportunities.
Maintain relationship with the funder, Serve Colorado/AmeriCorps.
Develop and conduct outreach to a target list of Colorado public and non-profit organizations that fit the Serve Colorado AmeriCorps criteria to develop internships for Korbel students.
Manage development of student recruitment and marketing materials to support program goals and timelines.
Develop professional development programs and events to augment AmeriCorps members’ experience.
Manage MOU process for program partners as needed.
Participate in AmeriCorps training and grantee cohort programs.
Coordinate AmeriCorps members’ living stipend process.