Hiring for New Position in Service-Learning

Sorry for the cross-posting. If you know of a good candidate for this
position
please encourage them to send their resume and a cover letter via email
or fax to William Morgan (Fax: 812-856-7137; email: wdmorgan@indiana.edu)
Information must be received by the end of the month at the latest.


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> Now Hiring for Service-Learning Position
> STAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
> 
>        The STAR Schools Program (Service-learning and Teaching Aligned to
> Reform Schools) is a new initiative of the Civic Literacy Project at
> Indiana University. The Civic Literacy Project works with service-learning
> (K-H) with over 20,000 young people participating in related programs over
> the past three years.
> 
>       The STAR Schools Program Director will manage the K-12 activities of
> this initiative that is designed to help schools restructure teaching and
> learning to emphasize student leadership, service-learning and community
> connections. Responsibilities include conducting site visits and
> coordinating the activities of the consultants who will be providing
> professional development to the school staff. In addition, the Program
> Director will coordinate a two-day state conference on service-learning
> and a four-day summer institute for educators. The Program Director will
> also be responsible for supervising two Fellows who will work in the
> office full-time to coordinate professional development activities and
> public relations activities. 
> 
> Qualifications: A BA is required, and a degree in education, nonprofit
> management or social work would be preferred. At least two years
> experience working with nonprofits or educational institutions is
> required. Program management and grant writing experience is preferred, as
> is experience with service-learning and school reform. 
> 
> Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is competitive. The benefits
> package are those that are standard for professional staff at Indiana
> University and includes retirement, health insurance, life insurance among
> others.
> 
> To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and any other relevant
> material to the following address: University Human Resources, Employment
> Office, 400 E. 7th Street, Poplars Rm. E165, Bloomington, IN 47405. Be
> sure to include the job title, rank, and position number (STAR SCHOOLS
> PROGRAM DIRECTOR (# ZFQ) (PA11).)  
> 
> Questions about the Position: Look at the information on the program that
> is available on our web page (http://serve.indiana.edu), or call
> 812-856-4677, or email, wdmorgan@indiana.edu