Director of the Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning

Director of the Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning
(Administrator II)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated hiring salary is $105,000 - $150,000 per year and is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

 

Job Summary

The Director of the Richter Center reports directly to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. This reporting structure reflects the academic nature of Richter Center programs and the fact that the Center's programs serve the entire campus.

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Center, including the leadership of community engagement and service-learning initiatives and opportunities designed to expand the quality and quantity of these initiatives. Other duties include policy research, analysis, marketing and public relations, and reporting on program and university-wide initiatives. The incumbent determines appropriate methods, policies, and procedures to achieve programmatic goals; leads event planning and coordination efforts; ensures compliance with applicable regulations or requirements governing the program; and serves as liaison to outside agencies or entities related to assigned programs.

 

Key Qualifications

• In-depth familiarity with community engagement and service-learning fields.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national service fields.
• Knowledge of principles of institutional planning and budget processes.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations to effectively run the department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective leadership, motivation and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of computer office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology, systems, and software packages (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications).
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and manage financial data and make strategic business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage funding through grants and other means.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population.
• The ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Exercise sound administrative judgment and initiative in the development of new methods and procedures and the solution of difficult problems.
• Develop and implement short and long-term plans and initiatives to meet established goals and advance the vision of the university.
• Ability to facilitate group participation, consensus building and foster employee development through coaching, counseling, and training.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct ongoing review and evaluation of staff and operations to enhance processes to meet programmatic goals.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

 

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in education or Human Services related field or higher.
• Two or more years of supervisory or management-related experience.
• Five or more years of professional experience in community engagement, service-learning, and/or volunteerism.
  • Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Experience working directly in or with community benefit organizations (non-profits).
    • Understanding of the California State University system in general and California State University, Fresno specifically.

 

Department Summary

The Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning is one of the premier higher education community engagement programs in the nation. The Center is guided by the knowledge that students realize unique personal, professional and academic benefits when involved in service to others. This is consistently supported by research on student learning and development. The Richter Center seeks to expand the culture