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Folks:
Please share with potential candidates. Thanks and happy holidays to all!
Martha J. Kreiner
Campus Coordinator for Tutoring and Service-Learning
Job Announcement
Director, Office of Community Service
The George Washington University
Created by an Act of Congress in 1821, The George Washington University
(GW) is the largest private higher education institution in Washington,
D.C. In addition to the 45-acre main campus, GW offers programs at more
than 20 other locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. GW
educates over 6,600 full-time undergraduate students and 10,000 graduate
and professional school students from the 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and 139 foreign countries.
GW, seeking to enhance its delivery of services and programs to its
students, has recently realigned departments in the Division of Student
and Academic Support Services. This realignment has created an
opportunity to recruit and select an experienced and committed
professional to lead the University's Office of Community Service (OCS).
OCS has three primary components: 1) University-wide coordination and
support for community services, including a resource library and service
clearinghouse; 2) the Neighbor's Project/AmeriCorp Service Learning
Project; and 3) support of service learning initiatives by University
faculty.
The Director of Community Service serves as a senior member of the staff
team of the Office of the Assistant Vice President for Student and
Academic Support Services - Special Services joining the Directors of
Disability Support Services, International Services, Multicultural
Services, Parent Services, and Pre-College Programs. The Director of
Community Service is principally responsible for the overall support,
direction, planning, oversight and advancement of the programs, services,
and activities of the Office of Community Service. The Director oversees
the training, support, development and management of volunteers, students
staff, graduate staff, and professionals working to enhance the
University's outreach efforts in communities across the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area. The Director is expected to work irregular hours,
including nights and weekends.
Applicants for this position must hold a Bachelor's Degree in an
appropriate field and have at least three years related experience. An
advanced degree is preferred. Candidates should be self-starting,
enthusiastic about working with students, and able to supervise full and
part-time staff. A demonstrated understanding of student development
theory and multiculturalism, and the ability to apply them in practice,
are required. Program development skills, advising experience, and
excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Candidates
should have experience in corporate grant management and development as
well as experience with publications and graphics and skill in database
management. Salary will be determined based on education and experience
to the mid-30s.
Review of applications will begin on December 15, 1997, and will continue
until the position is filled. The position is available immediately.
Letters of application, resumes, contact information ,references and other
support materials should be mailed to:
Tammy Marshman
Recruitment Specialist
Human Resources Services
2033 K Street, NW., Suite 220
Washington, D.C. 20052
Inquiries regarding information about this position may be directed to:
LeNorman J. Strong, Assistant Vice President
Student and Academic Support Services - Special Services
The George Washington University
Rice Hall, Suite 402
2121 I Street, NW.
Washington, D.C. 20052
(202) 994-8535 (voice) (202) 994-4441 (fax)
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