Assistant Director, AmeriCorps (Temporary)

Position Summary

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 Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver, through its Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD), has been awarded an AmeriCorps Operational Grant to implement a program that places AmeriCorps members in internships where they serve high-needs communities while also gaining valuable, career-advancing skills and earn a living stipend. The Assistant Director will manage the grant implementation.

This position is covering for a staff taking family leave. It 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. 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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Program Management and Administration

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to connect community partners with university programs
• Proficiency with MS Word Office Suite and other common professional software

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary.

Salary Range

The hourly wage range for this position is $28.00-$32.00.