Job Announcements in Leadership

Leadership development has become a thriving area in higher education and the for-profit sector. More and more graduates of leadership programs are seeing their training and education as preparation for a career in leadership development.

Listed below are current job openings. As a McDonough graduate, you should be well prepared to take on these challenges. They address the values that are central to a McDonough education – leading others to develop their own leadership potential.

Please take advantage of these opportunities and contact these potential employers directly. Good luck and keep us posted!

Posted 07/14/09
Organization: Voices for America’s Children
Job Title: Director of Membership
Reporting To: Vice President of Membership

Description: Leading national children’s advocacy organization seeks candidates for Director of Membership. The ideal candidate enjoys thinking broadly and creatively, has an interest and eagerness to be in a fast-paced environment and works well independently and as part of a team. This is a terrific opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference for children by supporting, growing and further strengthening an experienced, compassionate and committed nationwide network of professional child advocates.

Responsibilities:

• Provide member support on a daily basis.
• Design and manage learning opportunities, including webinars, events and meetings, which focus on building capacity across a nationwide network of 60 member organizations in the areas of organizational management, fund development, communications and advocacy skills.
• Manage the development and implementation of a framework to increase members’ ability to engage in a national strategy to create a children’s movement.
• Develop, write and edit success stories, correspondence and Web postings related to member activities, accomplishments and national office communications.
• Engage members in federal advocacy activities.
• Creating and help maintain an online resource library of information, expertise, publications and a story bank from across the network.
• Implement a member growth strategy supporting new member development; and supervising interns.

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, three to five years experience in a national membership organization or multi-issue advocacy organization, outstanding written and verbal communications skills, familiarity with advocacy and nonprofit management and development, experienced in customer service and hospitality. Ability to use Survey Monkey, Salesforce, Get Active/Convio a plus. Email cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to voices@voices.org.

Salary: Negotiable

Posted 11/20/08
Leadership Coordinator (Office of Student Involvement & Leadership )
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
PI#: PI 6629

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of on-going student leadership programs and activities.  Assist with training students in leadership roles.  Assist with advising student leadership honor society.  Assist in the planning and implementation of service initiatives that foster student development. Conduct student assessment and evaluation process in responsible areas.  Manage and maintain budget.  Assist and provide support with departmental and divisional initiatives including weekend and evening programming.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field.  Experience in developing and implementing student activities, with an emphasis on student leadership development in a university setting.  Proven ability to work with university, community, and campus constituents and establishing cooperative relationships with each.  Ability to identify, develop, and promote leadership opportunities for students.  Ability to understand and interpret policies; knowledge of risk management, experiential learning, assessment techniques, and diversity in higher education.  Experience speaking to large groups and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Proficiency to develop marketing strategies for programs.  Capacity to multi-task complex assignments in a fast paced environment. Capability to use technology to accomplish goals.  Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.  Possesses strong interpersonal skills, organizational, and conflict management skills.  Ability to interact with a diverse student body.

Desired: Masters degree in higher education, student personnel or related field.  Web design experience

SALARY: $32,000

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Email or send resume and contact information for three references to Dr. Pam Rault, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, University of New Orleans, 159 Milneburg Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148.  pkvrana@uno.edu

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will continue until position is filled.
The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posted 11/20/08
Programming Coordinator (Office of Student Involvement & Leadership)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
PI#: PI 6628

RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, organizes, and implements events and activities that enhance the student experience and strengthen the university retention objectives.  Oversee department activities that support recruitment/orientation initiatives.  Serve on the advising team for student programming board.  Participate in the university welcome week and homecoming committees.  Conduct assessment and evaluation process in responsible areas.  Manage and maintain budget.  Negotiate contracts.  Assist and provide support with departmental initiatives. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field.  Experience in developing and implementing student activities, with an emphasis on event planning in a university setting.  Assist with weekend and evening activities.  Proven ability to work with university, community, and campus constituents and establishing cooperative relationships with each.  Experience in providing event and leadership development training to students.  Ability to understand and interpret policies; knowledge of risk management, experiential learning, assessment techniques, and diversity in higher education.  Experience speaking to large groups and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Proficiency to develop marketing strategies for programs.  Capacity to multi-task complex assignments in a fast paced environment. Capability to use technology to accomplish goals.  Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.  Possesses strong interpersonal skills, organizational, and conflict management skills.  Ability to interact with a diverse student body.

Desired: Masters degree in higher education, student personnel or related field.  Web design experience

SALARY: $32,000

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Email or send resume and contact information for three references to Dr. Pam Rault, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, University of New Orleans, 159 Milneburg Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148 / pkvrana@uno.edu

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will continue until position is filled.
The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posted 10/21/08
Assistant Director (Office of Leadership and Community Involvement)
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Interested applicants should complete an online application at http://smu.edu/lci/asst_dir.asp

Description: This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the Leadership and Community Involvement department. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing the university's efforts to initiate, support, track, and evaluate community based service-learning; supporting student efforts to incorporate service-learning methodologies into extracurricular programs; serving as the primary advisor for the SPARC (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility and Citizenship) service organization by providing guidance and support for officers and programs; coordinating annual assessment strategies for programs within the Leadership and Community Involvement department; working with faculty to implement, improve, and evaluate service-learning in their classes; developing a resource network for faculty; and coordinating service-learning opportunities with local nonprofit agencies and assisting with student placement and tracking.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
- Demonstrated commitment to service-learning and civic engagement
- Demonstrated experience with student organization advising and service related programming is essential
- Experience in implementing academic service-learning and assessment programs is highly desirable
- Working knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) is essential

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree is required. Masters is preferred. A minimum of three years work experience is required, preferably in service-learning and or service related programming.

Additional information is available at http://smu.edu/lci/asst_dir.asp
Priority consideration will be given to resumes received by October 24.
This position will close on October 31.