Manager of Public Service and Civic Engagement

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will re-envision a portion of the key duties from the former Director of Extra-Curricular Community Engagement role.  This position oversees public service, which is the umbrella for many key volunteerism and philanthropic projects at Duquesne University.  The role reports to the Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement. This role will provide direction for campus-based volunteers, encouraging individual student engagement as well as service amongst the 200+ student organizations at the university, spearhead our Civic Engagement/DU Votes initiatives, and serve as the primary administrator of the Collaboratory engagement database.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides direction for campus-based volunteers, encouraging individual student engagement as well as service amongst the 200+ student organizations at the university.

Works with 200+ student organizations to develop meaningful community-based service and philanthropic projects.  Keep student organizations in compliance with all campus philanthropy and fundraising policies.

Works with individual students to design meaningful opportunities for extracurricular community engagement.  Oversee the process of collecting volunteer engagement documentation from individual students and student organizations

Encourages graduate student participation in extracurricular community engagement.

Interacts with community partners to align volunteers with their specific needs.

Interfaces with Student Life (specifically commuter affairs, Greek life, student conduct, orientation, etc.) to understand their student engagement needs

Keeps updated contact information for community partners, maintaining webpage and Campus Link service data up-to-date.

Oversees the data collection, upload, and reporting processes related to the Collaboratory engagement database.

Works with the AVP and Director of CEL & Partnerships to provide impact reports to internal and external stakeholders

Supervises, trains, and supports Federal Work Study based after-school tutors.  Oversee payroll process, credentialing of students for clearances, and risk management protocols for use of the university volunteer vehicles.

Oversees the interview process for the James V. Donatelli Endowed Scholarship, Coalhouse Scholarship, and Harry L. McCloskey Memorial awards as well as work with Financial Aid to identify candidates for external scholarships as they relate to service/volunteer work.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

1-3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Professional communication (written/oral)

Ability to work under deadlines

Customer service

Ability to work with diverse populations

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

About Duquesne University

Duquesne University, a private, Catholic institution, prides itself on being mission-centered and mission-driven. Our employees contribute to our culture of academic excellence and our mission of serving God by serving students. In turn, they enjoy a supportive working environment that values individual talents, encourages teamwork and rewards accomplishments. A nationally ranked top-tier university, Duquesne has established a legacy of excellence in liberal and professional education. Our 14:1 student-faculty ratio allows our students to work closely with expert faculty. Duquesne has also won accolades and recognition among the nation’s top 20 small research schools for our research initiatives and faculty productivity. Situated on a 50-acre campus within the city, Duquesne provides a small-town feel in an urban setting. The Pittsburgh region offers a variety of cultural, education and professional opportunities, as well as a safe and affordable lifestyle. We strive to attract, recruit and retain a dynamic, diverse workforce. Our employees benefit from an array of campus resources that provide convenience and cost savings, including a variety of dining options, a full-ser ... vice Starbucks, a retail bank and credit union, a fitness center and year-round wellness programs and onsite parking. Employees also may take advantage of the many educational, cultural and sporting events sponsored by the university.

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