Job Openings - Education

1. Assistant Vice President, International Programs:  West Chester University of Pennsylvania.  Promote the internationalization of university by providing leadership for existing international educational enterprises, develop innovative new initiatives/activities consistent and integrated with campus strategic plan and academic mission, etc.  For complete description qualifications compensations, go to: http://www.wcupa.edu/vacancies.

2. Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Equal Opportunity/Outreach:  University of Massachusetts, Lowell.  New position; responsible for overall management for strategic planning and delivery of human resources ad equal opportunity programs and services to staff, faculty and students.  umlavc@brillneumann.com.

3. Vice President, Campus Life and Senior Diversity Officer: Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania. New position responsible for overseeing all areas of student life and to ensure access and diversity are at the center of campus life considerations by fully integrating diversity and inclusiveness into all aspects of campus activities.  Degree in relevant field; demonstrated experience in progressively responsible related positions.  poniatoj@lafayette.edu.

4. Assistant Prof. Arabic: University of Wisconsin, Madison.  Full time, tenure tack.  Start August 2011.  Must have Ph.D. with specialization in Arabic.  Further information: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_065366.html.  

5. Associate Vice President, International Affairs (#0100923):  Virginia Tech.  Reports to the Vice President for Outreach and International Affairs; responsible for planning, marketing, delivery and oversight of international programs and activities.  Deadline: December 10, 2010.  http://www.jobs.vt.edu.

6. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Africology/Global Studies: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.  Half-time appointment/tenure home in Department of Africology; half-time with Department of Global Studies.  Develop and teach relevant graduate and undergraduate courses in Dept. of Africology and pursue research agenda that would engage graduate students, generate extramural funding and maintain robust publication record.  Teach/advise undergraduate students in Global Studies.  http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/5105.
 
7. Assist. Professor, Early Childhood Education:  College of the Bahamas, Northern Bahamas Campus.  Begin August 2011.  For application form: http://www.cob.edu.bs.  Questions: hrapply@cob.edu.bs.

8. Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania:  Full-time, nine-month academic year tenure-track positions:
Assistant Professor, Comparative and International Education: Global, cross-cultural, transdisciplinary graduate program preparing students to work as agents of change in classrooms, schools and educational systems.  Must receive doctoral degree by August 2011 in CIE or related field; strong research portfolio; capacity to work with colleagues on university-wide activities; excellence in teaching.  aww207@lehigh.edu or 610-758-5740.
Assistant/Associate Professor, Teacher Education:  Earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, with expertise in early childhood, early literacy development and/or reading/language arts.  djt2@lehigh.edu or 610-758-3235 or mj.bishop@lehigh.edu.

9. University of California, Davis.  Tenure-track positions beginning July 1, 2011:
Assistant Professor, Chicana/o Studies:   Minimum qualifications: MFA in painting with emphasis in Chicana/o Muralism and record of artistic exhibitions and public mural projects, publication record demonstrating deep understanding of Chicano narrative tradition, including ability to engage both literary forms and visual production.  http://chi.ucdavis.edu/.
Asian American Studies: Open to all ranks.  Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in history or social sciences, preferably with expertise in interdisciplinary, comparative research; focus on empire and colonialism with specialization in gender, sexuality, racialization, labor, citizenship, indigeneity, transnationalism.  Expertise in Filipino American and/or Asian Pacific Islander studies desired.  Scholar with strong record or clear potential for intellectual innovation and accomplished research within field of Asian/Pacific Island America studies, etc.  http://asa.ucdais.edu/.

10. Director, School of Education:  Gannon University Catholic comprehensive Mater’s Regional University in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Facilitate continued growth and development in the School of Education to continue tradition of excellence in educating compassionate/talented teachers.  Deadline: February 3, 2011.  [ mailto:fennellsearch@aol.com ]fennellsearch@aol.com or [ http://www.marylouisefennelt.com ]www.marylouisefennelt.com.

11. Spanish Faculty: DeSales University, eastern Pennsylvania.  Full-time non-tenure-track; begins mid-August 2011.  Ph.D. in Spanish with second language acquisition and/or applied linguistics, to teach Spanish language, foreign language education, linguistics and Spanish-for-careers courses at all levels.  Must have near-native fluency in Spanish and English.  Contact: B. Pursell, Division Head, Liberal Arts/Social Science Division, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA. 18034.

12. Lecturer, Chinese Language: Tufts University, Massachusetts.  Full-time, non-tenure track; begin September 2011.  http://ase.tufts.edu/facultypositions.

13. Faculty Positions, University of Maryland, College Park:  Tenure-track; start August 2011.  http://www.arhu.umd.edu/employment.
Assistant Professor, U.S. Latina/o Studies
Associate Professor, Women’s Studies

Job Lead, Residential Counselor

Position: Residential Counselor
Company: Ryther Child Center
Location: Seattle, WA

Ryther Child Center is seeking candidates dedicated to the welfare of children to join our team as a RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR. Our Residential Treatment program serves high needs children unable to live at home, many of whom are victims of physical and sexual abuse. These kids are now showing signs of sexual aggression and display severe emotional and behavioral problems. At Ryther Child Center, they are given a safe home and the skills to learn to identify feelings, understand personal boundaries and develop respectful trusting relationships.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Provide direct, consistent supervision to teach residents skills necessary to function within a family and the community. Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries. Consistently role model appropriate behaviors, emotions, and communication skills, i.e., anger management, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills. Participate in treatment planning meetings (multi-disciplinary teams) to develop treatment plans for residents. Assist residents to gain the skills to live in a less restrictive setting. Complete and maintain all required documentation pertaining to residents, i.e., daily logs, medication reports, restraint records, incident reports, etc. Attend and participate in scheduled shifts, staff meetings, program development meetings, trainings, and staff retreats. Promote effective team work, cooperation and communication among program personnel. Participate in in-house orientation and training sessions to increase professional ability. Seek and/or utilize feed-back provided by supervisors for professional development.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices. 21 years of age. Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science or high school education with at least two years combination of experience and training working with children, youth, and families in residential/home-based programs. Valid Washington state driver’s license. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain customer and employee confidentiality. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility and ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to perform verbal de-escalation and physical intervention restraints.

Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Medical & Dental coverage, Multiple retirement options, Life insurance, Reduced gym membership rates, and a competitive vacation/sick/holiday leave program.
To Apply: Email Cover Letter and Resume to HR@ryther.org
Our website: www.ryther.org

Job Lead, Camp Counselor

Position: Summer Camp Counselor
Company: Camp Korey
Location: Carnation, WA
To Apply: Go to www.campkorey.org

Description: I am contacting you to let you know about a wonderful summer opportunity for college students pursuing a career in the field of Social Work. Camp Korey is a camp located in Carnation, Washington, specifically designed for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and allows them to safely enjoy the activities of a “traditional” camp. Between early bird fishing at the lake, and evening activities, our campers are given the chance to just be kids.

We are currently preparing for our 2011 Summer Sessions and are now accepting applications for our paid Summer Staff and Residential Volunteers. Our Summer Staff and Volunteers are the heart of our program at Camp Korey. They are the individuals that create so much of the magic that occurs at Camp. Working as a part of staff is a 10-week commitment beginning in June. We begin the summer with staff training, followed by several weeks of camper sessions. Each session is condition specific, and we serve a different group of campers each week.

Staff and volunteers watch campers begin their week at Camp Korey convinced that they will not have fun or be able to participate due to the challenges of their medical condition… then end it with a new-found sense of strength and a long list of firsts: first climbing wall summit, first fish, first hot air balloon ride, first time on stage. To find out more about Camp Korey, and to obtain a Summer Staff Application or a Volunteer Application, please go to our website– www.campkorey.org

Job Opening - Manager, Innovations in English Language Learning Project

Full time, 18-month salaried position with excellent benefits (possibility of extension into permanent position)
 
OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the fundamental principles of democracy and justice at the local, state and national levels through building power in immigrant communities, in conjunction with key allies. 
 
This is a full-time project development, implementation and management position to bring to fruition a new project to expand English language learning opportunities through the utilization of technology in diverse classroom and workplace settings. 
 
The successful candidate will be a creative thinker who is able to get a new project off the ground and manage it successfully to meet project objectives.  The candidate will have vast experience and knowledge of the English Language Learning field, but will be open to thinking differently and creatively about how to expand ELL opportunities through pilot programs.  The successful candidate will also be an excellent alliance-builder and relationship manager, helping to manage and coordinate an advisory board for the project that will include high-level funders, businesses and other key contacts.
 
The position is based in our Seattle office and reports to the Organizing Director in close coordination with the Executive Director. The Project Manager will hire and supervise an IELLP Project Associate and coordinate collaboratively with the Policy and Organizing teams at OneAmerica.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will be responsible for developing – from broad project concept – and implementing, managing and evaluating a successful project that meets grant objectives and requirements.  Specifically, this includes:
• Developing and implementing a detailed work plan for the project, including quarterly milestones and evaluation methods
• Overseeing implementation of three-to-five ESL pilots that utilize technology to expand access to English language learning opportunities for limited English proficient (LEP) adults, including selecting pilot recipients and designing pilots
• Developing strong evaluation methodologies, including working with evaluation consultants
• Designing and providing necessary training and technical assistance to partner organizations on ESL program design, technologies and curriculum development
• Building and staffing Advisory Council for the project, including high profile donors, corporations, union leaders and other leaders, who will help raise additional dollars for the project, provide guidance and prepare for the successful advocacy at the state level for a statewide campaign
• Negotiating purchase of technologies and other related items necessary for the project at favorable rates
• Managing relationships, subgrantee contracts and reporting requirements as required under IELLP grant with The Gates Foundation
• Working with OneAmerica Policy, Organizing and Communications teams to ensure community members can advocate effectively, promote the project and convey the needs and results to state legislators
• Identifying key leaders in adult education, ESL and workforce development across the state that can articulate OneAmerica’s vision and mission within the community
• Identifying and following through on potential additional funding from business and labor, in particular, for the project for the long-term, as well as with state legislators, in partnership with Policy Manager
• Hire and supervise IELLP Research Associate, interns and volunteers assisting with IELLP
• Work collaboratively with OneAmerica team as required to accomplish our strategic mission and shared vision 

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice
• Previous experience in management position within an ESL program, including experience with ESL program design and curriculum development, and the ability to think strategically to achieve specific programmatic goals
• Demonstrated ability to launch a project from start to finish, including creative problem solving, ability to work independently with broad guidance and demonstrated comfort with evaluation design and implementation
• Strong technology skills, including previous experience with on-line and mobile ESL technologies and comfort with databases
• Bi-lingual skills required (preferably Spanish or other major language groups)
• Strong verbal, listening and written communications skills and demonstrated ability to work in diverse environments and build strong relationships
• Strong personal management skills and the ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Strong group facilitation and coalition building skills
• Must have own transportation, and be willing to travel outside of Seattle and accommodate community-based scheduling needs i.e. meetings held in the evening, weekends off-site

Compensation is DOE, and includes medical and dental benefits and excellent holiday, vacation and sick leave. To apply, send a cover letter and resume, with three references, to jobs@weareoneamerica.org.  Detail why you think you are the right candidate for this position and this organization. Please highlight your personal or professional experience working in communities of color and with ESL needs.  Please no phone inquiries. Position will remain open until filled.

Job Opening - Diversity Liasion

Salary: $4,859.00 - $5,973.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: City Hall at 25 West Main Street Auburn, Washington 
 
This is a regular, fulltime position responsible for developing and recommending programs that will (1) provide intentional outreach to the City of Auburn’s diverse populations, (2) connect different diverse groups with City, community services, and general support services, and (3) provide both internal and external support of City outreach efforts. In addition, this position will promote opportunities for the Administration and City Council to connect with minority groups and diverse populations.

For details on this position go to http://www.auburnwa.gov/employment/openings.asp

Job Opening - Associate Director of Finance Operations & Development

Organization: College Access Now

Are you a passionate, dynamic and diligent professional ready to take on a leadership role at a growing non-profit organization dedicated to making college possible for underserved students in our community? College Access Now seeks an Associate Director who will be responsible for fund development, financial and administrative operations. The Associate Director serves as part of CAN’s leadership team and assists with strategic planning and execution, board support, and organizational development.

Organizational Overview
College Access Now (CAN) is an innovative college access program, whose mission is to make college possible for talented, motivated, and economically disadvantaged high school students. In less than five years, CAN’s program has grown from a single cohort of 30 seniors at Seattle’s Garfield High School to serve over 200 students at three Seattle public high schools. CAN’s dedicated board, staff, AmeriCorps service members and community volunteers provide the direct and indirect services needed to reach students and nurture CAN’s expanding program. A “can-do” attitude is pervasive among all, as is genuine passion for equitable opportunities for all in our community.

Job Responsibilities
The Associate Director is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Director, and will lead the following key areas of CAN’s operations:

Fund Development
• Work closely with the Executive Director to establish and execute a fund development plan that enables execution of long-term strategic development plan.
• Lead coordination of all phases of donor development and develop effective teamwork with leadership team and board of directors in service of authentic and effective donor relationships
• Coordinate publications, key website updates, key events, and annual report.
• Manage gift processing, record keeping, and donor communications.
• Support Executive Director and committee lead to identify, prioritize & strategically engage potential corporate sponsors and partners
• Advise and support Executive Director with planning and execution of grant applications and administration.
• Develop & manage a practical annual community outreach plan to raise CAN’s awareness both generally and in front of specific key audiences

Administrative/Financial Operations
• Develop and monitor a comprehensive organizational budget in collaboration with the Executive Director and senior management team.
• Manage contract staff.
• Manage cash flow and prepare budget and cash forecasts.
• Oversee all accounts and investments.
• Maintain accounts receivable, accounts payable, and contributions.
• Prepare and monitor grant budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Work cooperatively with external auditor to prepare the audited financial statements and Form 990 and ensure all necessary filings are completed.
• Oversee local office administrative operations, including office management, productivity/communication tools and resources and organizational systems.
• Coordinate administrative operations with school-based personnel.
• Attend board meetings and communicate with board, including assisting Executive Director with board meeting prep and regular communications.

Qualifications
Education
• 4 year degree

Experience & Background
• Four years paid experience in non-profits, including at least two years of fundraising experience with proven ability to meet fundraising goals.
• Technological proficiency and experience using online calendars, donor management software, and general office productivity software (including Microsoft Office and Gmail)

Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and innovative approach to collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong time-management and organizational skills
• Confidence to lead and comfort stepping behind the scenes

Situational Expertise
• Passion for expanded college access, strong demonstrated respect and collaboration in a professional setting, and an unwavering sense of personal and professional ethics
• Able to recognize and thrive in the realities of working in a small nonprofit where one must balance self-starting, highly-driven personal organization with team cohesion, compassion, respect and flexibility

Compensation
CAN offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, including health benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience, competitive for comparably sized organizations.

To Apply
Please submit, via email, resume and cover letter, along with names, addresses email and phone numbers of three references to Christine Chew, Executive Director (christine@collegeaccessnow.org) by November 30, 2010. Please ensure that cover letter includes answers to the following questions:

• To what aspects of CAN’s mission do you most strongly connect and why?
• How has your passion contributed to success in accomplishing a group or organizational goal?
• In your experience with fund development related work, what is the largest annual sum that you have contributed to raising and what role(s) did you play in raising those funds?

CAN practices do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.

Condition of Employment
An acceptable outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire.

Job Opening - High Point Education Initiative Project Director

Organization: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
Job Title: High Point Education Initiative Project Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $5,023 to $5,580 per month
Closing Date: Monday, December 6, 2010 or until filled

Neighborhood House Programs
Since 1906, Neighborhood House has been helping diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health and community building. Our services include early childhood education (including Head Start and Early Head Start), mentoring and tutoring, emergency referral services, self-sufficiency/employment classes and services (including ESL and citizenship), job placement and training, substance abuse services, transportation and outreach for the elderly and disabled and publication of the Voice newspaper. Annually, Neighborhood House serves over 17,500 individuals. Of those, 80 percent are refugees and immigrants.

Scope:
The High Point Education Initiative Project Director will be responsible for the design and implementation of Neighborhood House’s place-based education initiative.  This is a new, intensive effort to assure the academic and personal success of all children living in the High Point public housing redevelopment and other communities served by Neighborhood House.  Our place-based education initiative is initially focused on High Point where we want to create a cradle to college and career academic pipeline modeled after the Harlem Children’s Zone.  Our goal is to increase the numbers of children served in a cohesive pipeline of high quality programming designed to impact their academic success from Pre-K through College.

The Project Director will report directly to the Executive Director of Neighborhood House and serve on the agency leadership team.  The Project Director will work in a collaborative effort across all departments in the agency as well as other community partners and institutions.  The Project Director will oversee project development and implementation and, depending on funding, supervise a small team of staff.

This position is based out of our High Point facilities, and is charged with leveraging Neighborhood House’s resources and programming in that community for the academic success of all children.  These programs include Early Childhood Education, Family Center, youth leadership as well as wrap around services for families.  Initially, the Project Director is charged with overseeing the planning and coordination phase of this project, and will support and align with Neighborhood House’s existing programs and direct services at High Point.

Responsibilities
Program Planning, Design and Implementation
· Lead the development and implementation of the High Point Education Initiative (HPEI).
· Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive community needs assessment of children and families in High Point, with a particular emphasis on the indicators affecting academic success.
· Work with the agency Executive Director, Directors, Managers and community partners to establish the vision and implementation plan that will positively affect academic outcomes.
· Liaison with local school leaders and Seattle Public School (SPS) representatives to coordinate school/community services, enhance student/family programs and address student needs.
· Research and prioritize effective and proven practices to add to the High Point education pipeline and/or to integrate into current programming to achieve desired outcomes.  This includes making recommendations on program enhancements or improvements to existing Neighborhood House programming and tracking results.
· Identify community partners/service providers who can fill gaps or add enhanced programming and develop positive, sustainable relationships to bring new services to children or families in the High Point community.
· Effectively integrate existing Neighborhood House programs and other community partners with the initiative to ensure alignment with priority outcomes.
· Oversee the development and program use of data collections systems/processes and analyze data to achieve outcomes that support program and agency goals.
· Work with the Data Systems/Business Process Analysts, SPS and external consultants to develop and implement a rapid data management system.
· Document and share best practices that can support implementation in other communities around the nation.
· Other duties as assigned.

Community Relationships and Sustainability Planning
· Work with Development Department and Executive Director on short-and long-term plans for program sustainability.
· Develop proposals, including program design and budgets.
· Maintain relationships with grantors and donors to ensure on-going communications, reporting and cultivation of future funding.  Aggressively seek out new and expanded funding sources to support a variety of programs and services that advance the goals of HPEI.
· Represent Neighborhood House, our mission, and our core values when convening stakeholders and project partners.  Represent the agency at political and community events and make presentations to a diverse spectrum of stakeholders including elected officials, funders, and neighborhood groups.
· Build strong, sustainable partnerships within the community, develop positive and respectful relations with residents and community leaders, and model exemplary service skills to staff in dealing with community members.
· Oversee clear and effective communications on the initiative with all stakeholders.
· Provide staff support and leadership to the Neighborhood House Board of Trustees, HPEI Advisory Board and other task forces and work groups.

Supervision and Administration
· Recruit, hire, train and supervise qualified staff in alignment with Neighborhood House values and HPEI requirements.
· Provide clear expectations, set individual and project goals, emphasize the highest quality management decision-making, mediate conflict, and promote employee growth and development.
· Appraise the on-going performance of staff and provide regular formal and informal feedback.  Hold staff accountable for meeting performance expectations.
· Align core programs with the agency’s integrated management systems and with best practices.
· Oversee the management of all contracts to ensure that outcomes are met or exceeded, including positive program evaluations.
· Coordinate and monitor the success of key partners, including partners to assist with community assessment and/or program evaluation.
· Ensure the program meets agency, state and federal guidelines.
· Develop and monitor complex project budgets; identify and make necessary budget adjustments in a timely manner as necessary.  Work closely with department managers and the Neighborhood House accounting department to train, coach and oversee budget management, including OMB compliance.

Minimum Qualifications
· Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Health or related field preferred. Alternative combinations of education and experience that yield the same degree of professional and managerial competence may be substituted.
· Five years supervisory/management experience in social service or educational programs with strong community and K-12 programming experience.  Expertise in innovative models of education reform desired.
· Five years direct responsibility with contracts, budgets and grants as well as grant writing experience.
· Proven strategic planning and implementation skills.
· Ability to work in a dynamic environment with constant change and growth.
· Professional experience in both formal and informal settings working with diverse ethnic and economic populations, including refugees as well as indigenous diverse minority populations.
· Knowledge of political structure at the city, county, state and federal levels and demonstrated skill in engaging these stakeholders in relevant dialogue about education policy and programmatic issues of concern at the recipient level.  Ability to explain how policy affects clients.
· Expertise in evidence-based best practices/models desired.
· Experience with program evaluation and data analysis is desired.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Proven organizational skills and the ability to grasp the “big picture.”
· Some national travel may be required.
· Self-starter, highly organized, dependable, have strong problem-solving skills and be able to manage multiple complex problems.
· Must be proficient in key computer applications (MS Office/Word/Excel/Access).
· Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards, which include productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, serving as a team player, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
· Must pass the Washington State Patrol background check (re-checked every two years).
· Child Protective Services Training (within 90 days of employment)

Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits available for employee and family. Life and long-term disability insurance provided. Employer contributes up to 4% toward retirements plan with employee match.

Employment Practice
Neighborhood House is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and gender expression of identity) or any other classification protected by law. We encourage people of color and residents of the communities we serve to apply.

Application Procedure
Submit targeted cover letter, agency application and resume. Agency applications can be downloaded (http://www.nhwa.org) or picked up at the address below. Only applicants considered for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may FAX their materials to 206-461-3857, or mail to:

Neighborhood House
905 Spruce St., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
attn: HR Manager

To apply online, click on the link: http://www.nhwa.org/makeadifference/employment-application-form.php

Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 206-461-8430 or by e-mail to mailto:nhjobs@nhwa.org

Job Opening - Program Director

Position: Program Director for The Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship, full time
Location: Seattle, Washington

Application process:

- Send Resume (not longer than two pages) & Cover letter to tami@kristafoundation.org

- Application Deadline: December 12, 2010

Organization Description:

The Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship was founded to honor the life and vision of Krista Hunt Ausland, who was killed in a bus accident at age 25 while volunteering with her husband in rural Bolivia.  Her family wanted the organization to foster and celebrate her spirit of active love and faith in a new generation of leaders.

The Krista Foundation’s mission is to provide support and encouragement to young adults engaged in a sustained period of voluntary or vocational service in urban America, developing nations, or environmental stewardship as an expression of their faith and values. The Krista Colleague Cohort program selects 15-17 young Christian leaders each year who are serving with a variety of service organizations such as AmeriCorps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Peace Corps or Lutheran Volunteer Corps.  There are now nearly 200 Krista Colleagues. The Krista Foundation augments the good work of other organizations, providing additional training and mentoring before and during service and for several transition years beyond.

Inspired by Krista’s desire to “show God’s love in actions,” Krista Colleagues provide hands on service in areas of great need. The Krista Foundation for Global Citizenship is an ecumenical Christian organization intentionally bridging theological and ideological divides. Believing service entails more than good intentions, the Krista Foundation encourages healthy service ethics on behalf of the volunteer and those whom they endeavor to serve and learn from.  The Foundation supports young adults’ service journey as they leverage lessons learned and values gained into a life-long ethic of service, civic engagement and global understanding.

Program Director:
Key Responsibilities

Krista Colleague Cohort
The program director’s primary responsibility is the Krista Colleague Cohort program including annual Colleague nomination and selection process, annual Memorial Day Weekend Service & Leadership conference, service debriefing retreats, Krista Colleague grant oversight, and strengthening intergenerational and peer mentoring community. This includes, but is not limited to:  ongoing mentoring and resourcing colleagues in areas of intercultural development, service ethics, theological nurture and exploration, and vocational discernment.

- Develop KF resources & services.
Work collaboratively with university and service organization partners to support holistic approach to service. This includes but is not limited to: developing The Global Citizen journal as a curricular resource and supporting university service immersion programs through the development of pre/post service curriculum, facilitation guides and training.

Other Responsibilities:
In addition to key responsibilities, the Program Director supports the overall function of a small nonprofit, providing collaborative input and support as needed for the tasks and projects related to constituent communications, donor development and general nonprofit operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred in intercultural studies, theology, international development, community development, nonprofit management or other related fields.

- Three to five years, minimum experience working in related field.

- Cross-cultural (domestic and/or international) living and working experiences, volunteer service experience or equivalent at some point as a young adult, required.

- Proven skills in program development and implementation, project management, and cultivating participant involvement and leadership, required.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, required.

Demonstrated:

1) commitment to one’s faith experience in alignment with the values of the Krista Foundation’s ecumenical Christian vision.

2) ability to communicate and mentor effectively amidst a variety of ideological and theological perspectives.

3) awareness of own cultural identity(ies) and ability to recognize cultural difference and commonality, design programs and organizational operations accordingly.

Ability to:

1) identify and cultivate areas of giftedness and leadership in others.

2) effectively facilitate retreats and/or group discussions, design curriculum and facilitator trainings.

3) manage multiple projects simultaneously, mobilize and manage volunteers and meet deadlines.

4) utilize multiple social media and communication platforms to build relationships and nurture
connections, including confidence in initiating phone and in person connections.

5) effectively communicate with and engage a variety of constituents including: young adults, donors, university and organization staff.

6) be self-motivated, detail oriented and able to create systems and structure to support highly dynamic and relationally driven programs. 

Computer programs:

Proficient in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.  Experience with the Intercultural Development Inventory, Salesforce or other database management, Publisher or Adobe products a plus.

This is a full time position, must be available some evenings and weekends. 3-4 year good faith commitment preferred. Includes medical benefits and employer matching retirement contributions.
Salary range: 38,000-45,000 DOE

Natalie Hanson, M.A. Whole Systems Design, 1993

An expert in research and innovation Natalie Hanson, M.A. Whole Systems Design ‘93, global senior director at SAP (business management software solutions applications and services), recently participated in Philadelphia University’s fall Design, Engineering and Commerce lecture series.

Discussing research methods in the business context, Hanson shared some of the opportunities and challenges that arise in bringing social sciences research methods to the business setting. She described how she secured approval for the cross-disciplinary User Experience (UX) function she now manages, as well as the ongoing effort that is required to justify the value of User-Centered Design (UCD) methods in an engineering-driven corporate culture.

Hanson also shared some of the messaging that her team has developed over time, as well as their ongoing efforts to bring user-centered methods into the organization’s project management toolkit. In addition, she discussed some case studies from the work her team has conducted internally since 2005. In general, the scenarios demonstrated the ways in which research and design methods need to be thoughtfully selected in response to changing business direction and emergent stakeholder requirements – and how collaborative interdisciplinary teams work together to make that happen.

Hanson has been researching the intersection of business strategy, technology, social science and design for more than 10 years. In her role at SAP, Hanson is responsible for identifying emerging trends from market data, executive messaging and user-experience research, and using those insights to create and execute innovative and pragmatic programs aligned with corporate strategy.

In 2002, she founded a listserv called anthrodesign (http://www.anthrodesign.com/anthrodesign/Welcome.html ). This active online community is composed of over 2000 members worldwide who are interested in engaging in dialogue about cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a particular focus on the use of field research (ethnographic) methods in the business context.

Hanson’s research explores the ways in which institutions respond to macro-economic, industry, and regional trends, and how those organizational changes affect the lives of employees. Besides her master’s degree from AUS, Hanson also has an M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Temple University.

She can be reached through her website (http://www.nataliehanson.com), which has more information about her research interests, etc.

Swimming, Biking and Running For My Life

…and for my anchor.

This year, the Lavaman holds special meaning for me. I have struggled with writing this letter; procrastinated actually because writing about something makes it real and true for me. As I sit here and type this, the words simply do not want to show themselves on the page. But, here goes.

This year is my fourth time participating in Lavaman, and each year I have raced in honor of my Mother. But this time, this year feels like my first race. My first year, and very few people know this, I didn’t finish the swim. My second year I did finish the swim but didn’t push myself in the bike or the run. My third year I was injured and couldn’t swim at all but did relay and achieve a personal best in the bike and the run. This year I will achieve a personal best in all three because this year it’s different.

This year it’s personal and I’ve a score to settle because this year, lymphoma stole my Mother. After 5 years of fighting Marginal Zone lymphoma, the treatments and disease took their toll and they won. Call me a poor loser but I’d like to kick some cancer ass this year!

This year I train and struggle and fight to rediscover an anchor to this Earth. I am healthy and able and willing to do what I feel is my part to eradicate blood cancers. Not everyone has the luxury of physical ability. I promise to earn a personal best on April 3, 2011! I will swim 1 mile, bike 25 miles and run 6 miles, and I will do it as hard as I can! My fund raising goal is $5,450 and I will be donating 25% of that myself. That means 100% of your donation goes directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society!

If you would like to help, please join me in generously giving to this cause; dig deep in whatever way is meaningful to you. I humbly ask you to do it for me and for everyone in this world who has lost their anchor.

With sincere, heartfelt thanks,

Stephanie Lewis, B.A. ‘01

Does your company match?  Ask me about how we can make that happen!
Donate online and securely here at:
http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/lavatri11/slewisz1ru

Or if you prefer, mail your donation to me and I will send it to LLS for you.
My address is:

Stephanie Lewis
14915 38th Dr. SE, #B1004
Bothell, WA. 98012

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