Assistant Director, AmeriCorps (Temporary)

University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver is an interdisciplinary professional school focused on international studies and public policy. It prepares students for careers in public, private, and non-profit sectors, offering graduate degrees and certificate programs. The School's Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) supports graduate students and alumni. This temporary, full-time position manages the implementation of an AmeriCorps-supported grant. This grant places University of Denver students in internships with Colorado-based non-profit and government institutions, enhancing their educational experience and preparing them for the workforce. The Assistant Director will oversee the program, which places AmeriCorps members in internships serving high-needs communities, allowing them to gain career-advancing skills and earn a living stipend. This role is a temporary, non-benefited position covering for a staff member on family leave, reporting to the Senior Director for the Office of Career and Professional Development. The starting date is flexible in June, with an ending date 12-15 weeks after the start date, 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