Director
of Operations
HECUA
August 16, 2001
Deadline: September 10, 2001
An exciting
opportunity to use management skills in unique and growing educational
and social change organization dedicated to fostering citizenship
and future leaders. The Director of Operations is a new position created
to support growth and development of organization with lead responsibility
for internal operations.
POSITION
SUMMARY
Manage a range of internal organizational operations, including human
resources, financial systems and budgeting, information systems and
contracts. Reports to Executive Director. Assists the Executive Director
in management functions and acts in Director`s absence. Supervises
professional staff providing leadership in key support areas, including
Director of Campus Relations and Student Services, Accountant, Administrative
Assistant and Marketing/Communications Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resources
~ Manage human resource system, including personnel policies, hiring
and termination processes, employee relations, performance review
procedures, compensation, benefits.
~ Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, including
maintaining use of experts and hotlines.
~ Develop and implement professional development and training program.
~ Oversee and guide organizational development and plan implementation.
Financial
Management
~ Provide overall direction for financial management, accounting and
budget functions on behalf of Executive Director. Develop and review
financial procedures and direct implementation as needed.
~ Manage all financial and accounting activities; ensure reporting
requirements are met.
~ Perform financial planning as part of management team, including
forecasting, development of fee recommendations, and preparation of
annual budget in conjunction with other staff.
~ Staff Finance Committee and report to board and committees on all
financial matters as requested.
~ Supervise accounting staff.
~ Ensure that organization meets its budget targets for operational
income and expenses.
Administrative,
Facilities and Information Systems Management
~ Guide and coordinate organizational systems, e.g. technology/infrastructure,
office operations, central database.
~ Supervise administrative assistant.
~ Manage leases, purchases, insurance and billing.
Planning
and Business Development
~ Lead strategic planning, processes, coordinating work areas to operationalize
plans
~ Develop comprehensive business plans for programs and program areas
with professional staff
~ Develop organizational workplan and calendar to facilitate communication
~ Assist in preparation of contract bids and performance reports
Other Special
projects as requested, e.g. assist in development of grant proposals
and reports, data and research
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
a) B.A. plus 5 years relevant experience in non-profit or small business
management
b) Mature individual with demonstrated record of organizational achievement.
c) Experience working with business development, including personnel,
marketing, cost and financial management.
d) Strong organizational and administrative skills with 3-5 years
experience at the management level of a non-profit, small business
or cooperative, including staff supervision and coordination.
e) Strong financial management skills, with 3-5 years experience with
budgeting, planning and forecasting.
f) Highly organized, systems-thinker with attention to detail; resourceful
and friendly
g) Excellent skills in verbal and written communications, problem-solving.
h) Ability to provide leadership, analyze situations and data, solve
problems, handle or recommend appropriate course of action.
i) Ability to present complex and technical information to general
audience to facilitate decision-making
j) Planning, project management and facilitation skills.
k) Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial
organization that values collaboration.
Preferred:
Familiarity with consortial/membership organizations, higher education
TERMS:
This is a new position that is part of reorganization for growing
organization.
The position is a full-time, 12-month position.
Competitive
salary, excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive health
benefits for employee and option for dependents, employer retirement
benefit in 403(b), long-term disability and life insurance and a flexible,
stimulating environment.
TO APPLY:
Send letter of interest, resume, and name/address/telephone of
three references to: Search Committee, HECUA, 2233 University Avenue
W., Suite 210, St. Paul, MN 55114-1629; Fax 651/659-9421, e-mail:
[email protected]. Application
deadline is September 10.
Director
of Programs
HECUA
August 16, 2001
Deadline: September 10, 2001
POSITION
SUMMARY
HECUA`s new Director of Programs is one of three key organizational
leadership positions and will provide oversight, leadership, and consultation
to all HECUA programs. The person in this position will build teamwork
amongst a group of highly committed and professional program directors
and cultivate an atmosphere of collegiality and accountability for
continuous development. The person in this position will ensure consistently
high standards, foster integration of curriculum, student and faculty
programs and attend to practical matters of markets, financial viability
and replicability of programs. The position will report to the Executive
Director, work in tandem with the Director of Operations, and serve
as staff liaison to the Board on program/academic committees and issues.
The position will directly supervise program directors, a program
assistant, a program associate, and occasional interns. The position
gains additional support from student workers, Administrator Assistant,
Marketing/Communication Coordinator, and Director of Recruitment and
Admissions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Programs will oversee both student programs and professional
education and ensure the two areas are integrated and mutually enhancing.
Responsibilities
include:
1. Leadership and vision for ensuring quality and on-going development
in curriculum, pedagogy and positive participant experience in all
programs.
a) Plan, develop, and implement programs to ensure quality.
b) Continually develop organizational principles and practices.
c) Oversee program evaluation and assessment
d) Promote evolution of HECUA model through public engagement and
theory building activities in HECUA programs.
e) Further develop and advance strategic program goals.
f) Develop and assist in the development and representation of curriculum
through special projects and programs.
~ board development
~ recruitment
~ programs to cultivate partners
~ network/member requests
~ funding proposals or pieces of proposals relating to program
~ credit approvals
~ articles for publication
2. Marketing
and Recruitment:
Oversee programs, cultivating atmosphere of collegiality and accountability
for continuous development of programs with attention to market and
program mix that responds to needs. Work closely with marketing, admissions
and recruitment staff.
a) Work closely with program directors in an ongoing process of linking
programs with students to identify/ensure target audiences and markets
for programs.
b) Coordinate work with admissions and recruitment staff to develop
plans, outreach and recruitment.
c) Ensure strategic presence of HECUA in relevant communities.
d) Assist in the identification of new program and income generating
opportunities.
3. Program
Planning and Implementation
a) Develop and manage total program planning and budget, includes
annual and future planning.
b) Develop and oversee program logistics and contracts.
c) Identify policy needs, make recommendations and monitor compliance
with applicable policies and procedures.
d) Attend to risk management issues of programs including security
and liability.
4. Supervision
and Management
a) Develop and implement professional development and orientation
of program staff.
b) Cultivate professional development activities that nourish HECUA
faculty, staff and network and builds alliances to serve common goals.
c) Supervise program directors in a collegial, collaborative, and
consultative supervision model and fosters integration of work.
d) Advance and articulate a set of related programs and services in
a way that adheres to organizational purpose and vision.
e) Produce appropriate reports and documentation regarding programs
for internal and external audiences such as other leadership staff
and the Board of Directors.
f) Provide leadership, coordination and/or staffing of committees,
task forces, program teams: Academic Programs Committee, liaison to
the Board of Directors on program-related issues, Program Advisory
Groups.
g) Monitor literature and trends in higher education to identify relevant
issues and opportunities.
5. Other
Duties
a) Occasional travel to campuses, program sites, conferences, etc.
b) Special projects as requested.
c) Opportunity to periodically teach courses, lectures, seminars.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
1. Master of Arts degree.
2. Six years of relevant academic and administrative experience in
education and program development/management, including budget management.
3. Background in curriculum development, program development, pedagogy,
experiential education, engaged learning, evaluation, community-based
learning
4. Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and articulate a set
of related programs and services in way that adheres to organizational
purpose and vision.
5. Knowledge of higher education, commitment to liberal education,
familiarity with non-profit/community context.
6. Ability to represent and interact effectively with various and
diverse constituencies.
7. Excellent presentation, communication and organizational skills.
8. Ability to work collaboratively as leader of a team.
9. Ability to occasionally travel to campuses, conferences and program
sites.
Preferred:
1. Ph.D.
2. Familiarity with consortial/membership organizations.
3. Working knowledge of HECUA-related fields: study abroad, community
development, experiential learning, professional education, social
change.
4. Teaching experience.
TERMS
This is a new position that is part of reorganization for growing
organization.
The position is a full-time, 12-month position. Competitive salary,
excellent benefits package and a flexible, stimulating environment.
October start date desired.
TO APPLY:
Send letter of interest, resume, and name/address/telephone of
three references to: Search Committee, HECUA, 2233 University Avenue
W., Suite 210, St. Paul, MN 55114-1629; Fax 651/659-9421, e-mail:
[email protected]. Application
deadline is September 10.
Student
Worker/Intern
Office & Financial Assistant
HECUA
August, 2001
Position Open until Filled
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Positions: A combination of administrative support
and database entry as well as some intern-level projects contributing
to the next phase of HECUA`s growth. This is a great opportunity to
contribute to the vital work of HECUA as provider of quality off-campus
study programs.
Responsibilities include:
o Administrative support: photocopying, mailings, filing, phones
o Computer support: data entry, typing notes/reports, etc.
o Special project assistance: research, publications, other (based
on student`s particular skills and interests)
Financial Position: There is a new opportunity available working
with our Financial Manager. This includes accounts payable, accounts
receivable, general accounting tasks. It may include some administrative
tasks. This is a great opportunity to experience non-profit accounting.
QUALIFICATIONS
o Good written and verbal communication skills
o Accuracy and attention to detail
o Ability to work on a variety of tasks independently
o Interest in study abroad/off-campus programs
o Prefer (Admin): Previous office experience and familiarity with
databases
o Prefer (Acctg): Previous accounting experience and familiarity with
Excel
OPPORTUNITY:
o Learn how a small office functions
o Gain communications and computer experience
o Develop administrative and organizational skills
o Contribute to the work of a highly-respected and growing non-profit
dedicated to education & social change
SCHEDULE
Positions run September - May, with start and end dates negotiable.
10 - 15 hours per week for each position.
COMPENSATION:
$6.50 - $7.00/hour, negotiable.
INTERESTED?
Contact Stephanie Clausen, Administrative Assistant, tel. 651/287-3301,
fax 651/659-9421, [email protected].
Submit letter of interest, including summary of related experience,
and two references (one faculty, one work-related).
HECUA is
a dynamic organization with a staff of 8 in the U.S. office, eager
to welcome a motivated student to share in the work.
Marketing
& Communications Coordinator
HECUA
July, 2001
Deadline: August 15, 2001
HECUA seeks
a highly motivated team player to coordinate, consolidate and develop
innovative marketing and communications strategies toward positioning
the organization to achieve an ambitious vision for growth and expansion
of activity in the next decade.
This is a
half- time position ideal for the person who likes to be "hands-on"
in a variety of communications activities.
MARKETING
& COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
~ Provide direction
and leadership in marketing and communications efforts;
develop marketing goals and integrated strategies; manage budget
~ Coordinate on-going development of web site to serve strategic goals
of organization
~ Coordinate production of print materials for effective target marketing
to niche audiences
~ Develop and implement advertising strategy
~ Develop and direct dissemination of print, e-mail and web tools
of news to key audiences
~ Assist in organizational development activities (annual solicitation,
fundraising proposals)
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor`s degree or equivalent plus 2-4 years relevant experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated initiative
and ability in print and web communications. Demonstrated ability
to coordinate many and varied projects. Experience using Quark Express,
Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop and Dreamweaver, or similar software.
TERMS Half-time
position (20 hours/week), flexible schedule, competitive salary, full
benefits.
TO APPLY:
Send letter of interest, resume, and name/address/telephone of three
references to: Assistant to the Director, Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs, HECUA, 2233 University Avenue W., Suite 210, St.
Paul, MN 55114-1629; Fax 651/659-9421, e-mail: [email protected].