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Job Opportunity: Associate Director for Advocacy and Engagement:Villanova UniversityJob description:Associate Director for Advocacy and EngagementTo view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on theView Detailslink below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to theApplicant FAQ's.
Posting DetailsDo you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's. Posting Details (Default Section)Posting Number:: 20243988S Position Title:: Associate Director for Advocacy and Engagement Employment type:: Staff Job location:: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type:: Internal/External candidates Work Schedule:: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week: Department:: 005-Office of Mission Effectiveness Position Summary:: This is a full-time position leading advocacy initiatives for the Center for Peace and Justice Education (CPJE), including the development of formation opportunities as well as supervision and mentorship of student organizations. The Associate Director is a core team member of the Center for Peace and Justice Education, providing input and support to Center-wide initiatives and fostering integration between the Center's co-curricular and academic offerings. The Associate Director also maintains important relationships both on and beyond campus with a range of collaborators in justice and advocacy. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. tasks and Job responsibilities:: contact with Collaborators on Advocacy Education and Other Initiatives » contact with various offices around advocacy opportunities (e.g. Office of Intercultural Affairs; Office of Student Involvement; Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; McNulty Institute for Women's leadership abilities; Law School clinics; etc.) » Collaborate with the Center for the Common Good on student formation around justice and advocacy, including as the CPJE representative for the Philadelphia Area Social Justice Internship and a possible CPJE representative for the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice » Engage with other faith-located justice advocacy opportunities, especially with POWER and the Interfaith Advocacy Cohort » Explore new means of advocacy outreach and engagement with the wider community beyond campus (e.g. local partnership, blog development, annual paper on particular justice issue composed by student team, symposium/conference, etc.) » Cultivate greater involvement with the Peace and Justice Studies Association » Develop connections with Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service, Pax Christi USA, and the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative » Support the programming opportunities that arise periodically from the above collaborations. Hunger and Homelessness consciousness Week (HHAW) & Advocacy Week (AW) » Serve as mentor for student HHAW leadership abilities team, superviseing recruitment, student planning, and evaluation » Arrange for logistics and publicity for speakers and events in collaboration with student leaders » Maintain related budgets and facilitate student financial activities » Cultivate existing partnerships and develop new ones to further the reach and impact of HHAW » Reimagine programming and possibilities for Advocacy Week, including more faculty outreach and the various connections and collaborations described in #1 Coordinator of PJ Student Groups » supervise all the student organizations housed in CPJE » Maintain related budgets and facilitate the financial activities of the student groups » Provide guidance, advisement, and accompaniment to student leaders » Provide student training and skill-building opportunities » Maintain close relationship with the Office of Student Involvement, especially with regard to student group policies and procedures. » Develop connections and collaboration with other student groups across campus who engage in advocacy and activism (ACT, GetWokeNova, CCG student groups including CRS ambassadors, Nurses without Borders, Business without Borders, etc.) CPJE Team Member » Attend and participate in CPJE core team meetings and activities » Attend and participate in Office of Mission and Ministry trainings, meetings, and activities » Assist with various CPJE programming needs over the year » Assist with PJ Internships as needed » Assist with the annual Peace and Justice Graduate Symposium as needed » Assist in representing CPJE among the Centers & Institutes gatherings » Meet with CPJE Director on a regular basis Development Support for CPJE » Serve as CPJE contact to Advancement » Draft proposals for funding needs » Manage occasional communication with donors » Pursue significant grant opportunities that may emerge » Perform other tasks and assist with projects as assigned. NB: With appropriate prior academic training and CPJE Director's approval, the Associate Director may adjunct teach a 3-credit PJ course or 1-credit PJ workshop. Minimum Appropriate qualifications:: Formal Education » Master's Degree in Theology/Pastoral Ministry, Philosophy, Education, Human Services/Social Work or equivalent required Work practice » Demonstrated previous practice engaging in advocacy, developing student formation programs, fostering collaborations, and building partnerships. » Work expertise (e.g., written and verbal communication expertise) » Excellent written and verbal communication » expertise in working in collaborative environment » Strong organizational expertise » Cultural competency and the capability to relate to and work with diverse members of the campus community and beyond Specific Job Knowledge » A general knowledge of contemporary peace and justice issues as well as a familiarity with the history of activism and advocacy. » An knowledge of the Catholic social tradition » Equipment Knowledge » Must have a valid Driver's License and acquire Van Drivers certification Preferred Appropriate qualifications:: Formal Education » Doctoral degree in one of above-named fields preferred Work practice » practice in higher education preferred Specific Job Knowledge » An knowledge of student programming, organizations, and leadership abilities in higher education » An knowledge of the mission of Catholic higher education in the Augustinian tradition » Equipment Knowledge » Competency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams and Forms and comfort in working with social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook is preferred. Training can be provided. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: : Special Message to candidates:: Posting Date:: 05/01/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):: income Posting Information: : Commensurate with practice. income Band:: I Job Job Category:: exempt References NeededReferences NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 2 Maximum Number of References Needed: 3 Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity? » Indeed.com » Higheredjobs.com » Glassdoor » Chronicle Vitae » Academic Keys » PA CareerLink/JobGateway » Professional Affiliation/Trade Website » Diversity Association/Publication Website » Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication » Referred by a current employee » Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee » Heard about Information technology at a conference or career fair » Browsing the Villanova website » Cabrini University employee » Other » * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) Documents needed to complete your application:Required Documents» Cover Letter / Letter of Interest » Resume / Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents » Other Document Skills:
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