Assistant Director - SDLI & Vann Fund
Davidson College
Davidson, NC
Full-time
Finance
Posted on April 5, 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assistant Director – Smith-Davidson Leadership Initiative & Vann Fund for Social Justice
Reporting to the Director of the Smith Davidson Leadership Initiative (SDLI), this position is responsible for administrative support for the SDLI program (70%), as well as the Vann Fund for Social Justice (30%) under the direction of the Vann Professor.
About SDLI:
The goal of the Smith Davidson Leadership Initiative is to recruit, select, and teach Johnson C. Smith University and Davidson College students how to become leaders who make a disproportionate impact on the life of a city. The program uses Charlotte, NC as training grounds to teach students about challenges that all cities face.
Program structure: Students attend 3 three-hour Saturday sessions during the academic year and participate in two internships during the summers.
Position Accountabilities:
As Assistant Director of the Smith-Davidson Leadership Initiative, responsibilities will include collaboration on developing curriculum, including mini-courses about writing and public policy and public impact. The Assistant Director will be responsible for teaching the writing course (curriculum provided) and providing administrative and curricular support for the public policy/impact courses.
The Assistant Director will assist in facilitating the on-boarding of students into the program and matching students with their summer internship hosts. They will provide ongoing support and mentorship to the students to help them navigate challenges and maximize their experiences in the program and in their internships. This position is responsible for oversight of the logistics of workshops and other events, as well as collecting feedback and evaluating to ensure continual improvement. Other administrative duties include coordinating the design and procurement of promotional materials for the program as well as record keeping (crediting a repository for information including contacts, forms, dates, FAQs, and an operating calendar). This position is responsible for managing and updating website content, as well as leading communication efforts related to recruitment and retention of participants.
About the Vann Fund for Social Justice and 2RC:
In our work, we use The Racial Contract by Charles Mills as a framework to confront the nuances of race, racism, and racialization. Students draw on philosophical underpinnings of racial justice and its real-life implications to deepen their understanding of themselves and develop relationships anchored in universal humanity.
Position Accountabilities:
The Assistant Director for the Vann Fund for Racial Justice will be a key contributor to designing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the programming supported by the Fund. They will provide administrative support for 2RC's signature course and for the annual field trip. They will take the lead in organizing the annual Racial Justice Seminar. And, the Assistant Director will be the main coordinator for racial justice video series as well as projects by students. Finally, this position is responsible for managing and updating website content, as well as leading communication efforts related to marketing and stakeholder engagement.
Required Skills:
Experience with curriculum development is required. Proven ability to mentor and provide leadership to college-aged students is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the ability to communicate in creative and adaptable style dependent on the audience. Proven technical aptitude including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook) and Google (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) suites required. Experience with the planning and execution of multi-faceted events, including registration. Must be a self-starter and able to use good judgment in decision making. Excellent customer service focus is essential to success. Must possess excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail. Minimal evening and weekend work may be required. Successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, equity and inclusivity.
Experience with editing websites and Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Enterprise-wide financial system experience (such as Oracle, Banner, or Workday) preferred.
Bachelor degree and two years' relevant experience or equivalent experience required.
Experience creating and managing budgets strongly preferred.
This position is a three year grant funded position with the possibility of renewal.
Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://www.davidson.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/work-davidson
ABOUT US
Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential, four-year liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, close to the city of Charlotte. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity (https://www.davidson.edu/about/commitment-diversity-and-inclusion), and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission.
At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins.
Assistant Director – Smith-Davidson Leadership Initiative & Vann Fund for Social Justice
Reporting to the Director of the Smith Davidson Leadership Initiative (SDLI), this position is responsible for administrative support for the SDLI program (70%), as well as the Vann Fund for Social Justice (30%) under the direction of the Vann Professor.
About SDLI:
The goal of the Smith Davidson Leadership Initiative is to recruit, select, and teach Johnson C. Smith University and Davidson College students how to become leaders who make a disproportionate impact on the life of a city. The program uses Charlotte, NC as training grounds to teach students about challenges that all cities face.
Program structure: Students attend 3 three-hour Saturday sessions during the academic year and participate in two internships during the summers.
Position Accountabilities:
As Assistant Director of the Smith-Davidson Leadership Initiative, responsibilities will include collaboration on developing curriculum, including mini-courses about writing and public policy and public impact. The Assistant Director will be responsible for teaching the writing course (curriculum provided) and providing administrative and curricular support for the public policy/impact courses.
The Assistant Director will assist in facilitating the on-boarding of students into the program and matching students with their summer internship hosts. They will provide ongoing support and mentorship to the students to help them navigate challenges and maximize their experiences in the program and in their internships. This position is responsible for oversight of the logistics of workshops and other events, as well as collecting feedback and evaluating to ensure continual improvement. Other administrative duties include coordinating the design and procurement of promotional materials for the program as well as record keeping (crediting a repository for information including contacts, forms, dates, FAQs, and an operating calendar). This position is responsible for managing and updating website content, as well as leading communication efforts related to recruitment and retention of participants.
About the Vann Fund for Social Justice and 2RC:
In our work, we use The Racial Contract by Charles Mills as a framework to confront the nuances of race, racism, and racialization. Students draw on philosophical underpinnings of racial justice and its real-life implications to deepen their understanding of themselves and develop relationships anchored in universal humanity.
Position Accountabilities:
The Assistant Director for the Vann Fund for Racial Justice will be a key contributor to designing, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the programming supported by the Fund. They will provide administrative support for 2RC's signature course and for the annual field trip. They will take the lead in organizing the annual Racial Justice Seminar. And, the Assistant Director will be the main coordinator for racial justice video series as well as projects by students. Finally, this position is responsible for managing and updating website content, as well as leading communication efforts related to marketing and stakeholder engagement.
Required Skills:
Experience with curriculum development is required. Proven ability to mentor and provide leadership to college-aged students is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the ability to communicate in creative and adaptable style dependent on the audience. Proven technical aptitude including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook) and Google (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) suites required. Experience with the planning and execution of multi-faceted events, including registration. Must be a self-starter and able to use good judgment in decision making. Excellent customer service focus is essential to success. Must possess excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail. Minimal evening and weekend work may be required. Successful candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, equity and inclusivity.
Experience with editing websites and Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Enterprise-wide financial system experience (such as Oracle, Banner, or Workday) preferred.
Bachelor degree and two years' relevant experience or equivalent experience required.
Experience creating and managing budgets strongly preferred.
This position is a three year grant funded position with the possibility of renewal.
Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://www.davidson.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/work-davidson
ABOUT US
Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential, four-year liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, close to the city of Charlotte. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity (https://www.davidson.edu/about/commitment-diversity-and-inclusion), and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission.
At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins.
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