"Director, Micah Program"

Job Summary

The Micah Program, a unit of the Division for Mission and Identity at Saint Louis University, is a residential service-learning community supporting the Universitys mission of “for and with others” through its focus on service, academics, community, interfaith and leadership development. The Director of the Micah Program oversees the administrative and day-to-day operations of the program while utilizing departmental and campus resources effectively. The Director is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of all programming, one retreat and extensive service opportunities for student participants. The Director works collaboratively with different departments, faculty, and community partners to deliver quality programming and build internal and external partnerships to enhance students experience in the program.  The Director is responsible for strategic initiatives to ensure program alignment with the universitys mission.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain programming and strategic direction
• Event Planning and Implementation, including weekly Community Nights and one large retreat in the Fall semester
• Manage weekly service in the community for Micah students by working directly with the nonprofit sites in which they perform service, including managing the schedules, transportation and compliance with agency policies
• Leads and Supervises student staff to deliver consistent and quality programming
• Provide Student Support and Connect Students to Resources on and off campus
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with non-profit community partners and interdisciplinary departments on SLUs campus such as Department Chairs, Admissions and Housing
• Manage the student recruitment and program admissions process
• Work in conjunction with Development to identify potential donors and funding partners
• Oversee and manage program budget including monthly reports, purchasing, and end of fiscal year reporting
• Oversee daily operations of the program
• Be reachable by phone while service vans are running during weekday afternoons/evenings and some weekend events
• Must be available to work Monday evenings and occasionally support weekend or other evening events as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of or ability to learn internal SLU programs
• Experience supervising staff and/or student workers
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Superior communication (written and oral) and people skills
• Desire to work with and advocate for marginalized people and communities
• Management experience
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently and in a group.

Minimum Qualifications

B.A. required; M.A. preferred. At least 3 years of professional work experience, preferably in higher education