Director of Community Collaboration & Engagement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grant Oversight
  • Manage, implement, and provide administrative oversight for grants associated with community collaboration and engagement, including but not limited to: Early Learning Indiana (2023—2026), College & Community Collaboration (2024—2029), the Community Engagement portion of Charting the Future (2020—2025), etc.
  • Manage grant budgets and ensure all financial policies and procedures are implemented appropriately
  • Collect data and assist with the grant assessment process, including data collection and evaluation
  • Explore ways to sustain the objectives of grant projects after the grant period ends
• Student Mobilization
  • Provide administrative oversight and support for community engagement outreach programs and initiatives, including, but not limited to: community volunteerism, service learning, campus-wide events, etc. In this context, “community engagement” is defined as off-campus learning experiences for IWU students in Grant County
  • Serve as the primary resource person for students who are interested in, or actively participating in, community engagement outreach programs and initiatives
  • Serve as the primary resource person for community partners and faculty who are interested in connecting IWU students with meaningful engagement in Grant County
• Collaboration with The Spiritual Formation Office
  • Work cooperatively with the the Spiritual Formation Office team to develop spiritually formative pathways for students on Indiana Wesleyan’s residential campus. This includes supporting initiatives such as chapel, small groups, and worship
  • Collaborate with the Spiritual Formation Office to leverage SFO Programming for Community Engagement efforts
  • Supervise student workers and Graduate Assistant(s) as needed
  • Serve as a liaison between the Spiritual Formation Office and other internal/external stakeholders involved with community engagement efforts
• IWU Point Person for Community Engagement
  • Travel locally to current and future locations for the purpose of program development, implementation, assessment and site review (some events may occur in the evenings and during summer months). Positively represent IWU and the Spiritual Formation Office at events on/off campus
  • Collaborate with the Marketing department to develop internal/external communication strategies related to community engagement
  • Facilitate meetings, seminars, and other training events associated with Community Engagement at Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal/external constituents in developing, implementing, and assessing community engagement outreach programs and initiatives
  • Strategize with and support the work of the President’s Office and other IWU offices as it pertains to various community engagement efforts
  • Communicate and maintain institutional policies, systems, and procedures associated with grant oversight and community engagement
  • Fulfill all other duties as assigned

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Intercultural Studies, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field of study (required); Master’s degree (preferred)

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple administrative tasks effectively and efficiently, and able to delegate responsibilities to others
• Experience working with college students and/or in a higher education culture
• Experience working with local businesses and non-profit organizations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Grant management

Required Skills

• Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of community engagement
• Personable, hospitable, and strong people skills
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Works well as a part of a team and values collaboration and team development
• Well-organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time
• Able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Able to develop and accomplish goals
• Able to manage a budget
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and data management skills

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.