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Wisconsin K-16 AmeriCorps*VISTA Service-Learning Project

 

Position Title

Working Title:  AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Director

UW-System Title:  Outreach Specialist (Range 4)

 

Position Description

Wisconsin Campus Compact (WiCC) seeks an AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Director who is a passionate service-learning advocate, experienced manager/administrator, and committed educator.  The AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Director will provide support for up to 35 AmeriCorps*VISTA members serving throughout Wisconsin at WiCC affiliates and partnering agencies.  The responsibilities of the AmeriCorps*VISTA Program Director consists of the overall management and administration of a statewide AmeriCorps*VISTA service-learning program designed to improve academic achievement and aspirations of low income K-8 students, including the following activities:

 

• outreach to Wisconsin K-12, postsecondary and community-based organization students, faculty, and staff to promote and develop service-learning initiatives that improve the academic achievement and aspirations of students in low-income communities;
• recruitment, enrollment and support of AmeriCorps*VISTA members;
• coordination and provision of training and technical support for AmeriCorps*VISTA members serving at sites throughout Wisconsin;
• outreach to Wisconsin education, corporate, faith-based, and non-profit institutions to create and maintain appropriate partnerships;
• monitor activity at AmeriCorps*VISTA sites, coordinate program evaluation/assessment efforts, and generate program reports for funding agencies;
• establish and implement program policies and ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance with respect to federal, state and local guidelines and regulations;
• facilitate the Wisconsin K-16 AmeriCorps*VISTA Service-Learning Project Advisory Council; and,
• other related duties as assigned by the WiCC Executive Director.

 

Organization and Project Overview

The Wisconsin K-16 AmeriCorps*VISTA Service-Learning Project is coordinated by Wisconsin Campus Compact (WiCC), which is housed at the University of Wisconsin – Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Campus Compact (WiCC) is a coalition of 28 college and university presidents and chancellors dedicated to strengthening civic engagement and service-learning partnerships between Wisconsin’s postsecondary institutions and the communities they serve.  WiCC is committed to working with K-16 institutions and community/faith-based organizations that focus on fostering civic responsibility and responding to local community needs and is particularly supportive of after-school, tutoring, and mentoring programs for Wisconsin’s neediest children.

 

Salary and Benefits

The pay range is between $36,475 and $41,828, commensurate with previous experience.  Full university benefits provided.  The position is funded on an annual basis and is contingent upon continued program funding from the Corporation for National Service AmeriCorps*VISTA program.

 

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in a relevant discipline and at least 3 years of experience with community-based learning and/or community service program development.  Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of individuals are required.  Supervisory, training, and resource development experience is desirable.  It is preferred that the candidate demonstrate success in any or all of the following areas (a) supervising others, (b) training, (c) service-learning and/or civic engagement program development, and/or (d) building successful educational partnerships.  Applicants should also be proficient in using the Internet, e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet/database software.

 

Application Process

Applications will begin to be reviewed on November 21, 2003 and will be accepted until the position is filled.  Applicants should send cover letter, and resume (please include names and contact information for references), c/o Thomas Schnaubelt, Executive Director, Wisconsin Campus Compact, UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Box 2000, Kenosha, WI 53141.

 

UW-Parkside is AA/EEO employer DMVW.

 

 

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Thomas Schnaubelt, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Wisconsin Campus Compact

UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Box 2000

Kenosha, WI 53141-2000

Phone:  262-595-2002

Fax:  262-595-2513

www.wicampuscompact.uwp.edu (WI office)

www.compact.org (national office)