job posting

Position
Director, Sharpe Community Partnerships Program at the College of
William and Mary

Sharpe Community Partnerships Program
The Sharpe Program coordinates community-based service and research
projects that are linked with academic courses.  The freshman
component of this program has now been in place for three years. 
Freshman Scholars live in a common residence and enroll in one of a group
of specially designated courses that are the basis for yearlong
service-learning projects.  The next step for the program is to
develop service-learning opportunities for students beyond the freshman
year.

Responsibilities
The Director reports to the Dean of Honors and Interdisciplinary
Studies, and has important outreach responsibilities to the faculty, the
Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Admissions, and community
partners.

The Director coordinates all aspects of the freshman Sharpe Scholars
program, including recruitment of students, faculty, undergraduate
fellows, and community partners; coordination of the freshman residential
program and common course; and oversight of the community
projects.

In addition, the Director maintains strong relationships with community
partners; helps faculty at all levels of the curriculum incorporate
community-based projects into their courses; develops new Sharpe
initiatives beyond the freshman year
program.      
 
Qualifications
The successful applicant must have:

·       

Strong
leadership skills and program management experience, especially in a
college/university setting.

·       

Excellent
communication and organizational skills

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A demonstrated and sustained commitment to community engagement and service, especially in the context of a liberal arts education and with diverse student and         community populations.

·       

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a relevant field desirable but not required.             

Salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits.

To apply, send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3 references to:
Joel Schwartz, Director
Roy R. Charles Center
College of William and Mary
PO Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

The search committee will begin review on November 15 and continue until the position is filled.
The College is an EEO/AA employer.