St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Job Title: Director of Vincentian Service and Social Justice

Campus: Queens

Job Summary:

The Director of Vincentian Service and Social Justice on the Queens campus has a strong academic and logistics background in the facilitation of Vincentian service, reflection, and direction with young adults. The Director must possess a strong capacity to develop and lead a variety of activities in the areas of leadership, service, and social justice, as well as an ability to collaborate and develop relationships with external and internal constituencies. The Director of Vincentian Service and Social Justice will assist in developing and implementing action-oriented programs that uncovers and remediates structures or patterns that may perpetuate or cause inequities that suffer from persistent poverty. This position is responsible for the leadership and vision in areas pertaining to Catholic Relief Services, Social Justice, Domestic and International service immersion, student leadership development and Vincentian Service. The following employee(s) report to this position: Assistant Director for Vincentian Service & Residence Ministry.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the Assistant Director for Vincentian Service and Residence Ministry and the Assistant Director of Social Justice to support and assist with the facilitation, development, and implementation of weekly service, service immersion efforts and justice programming and efforts; Monitor budget for programs and projects that are facilitated-out-of-responsible program areas
• Serve as the co-chair of the CRS Global Campus Committee, ensuring the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Catholic Relief Services are met
• Serve as moderator for CRS Ambassadors;
• Develop and inventory (mapping) the University community partnerships for/within Colleges and Departments;
• Work with Director of AS-L to identify needs of community partners that can connect faculty and course objectives with AS-L projects; as well as other University resources;
• Develop assessment tools and models that enable Vincentian Service & Justice programming to influence social justice policies, practices, research, and tools to dismantle barriers to full participation that counter and remove oppression, and that address poverty and exclusion both inside and outside the University.
• Chair of University Service Committee
  • Assess and develop Vincentian service and justice efforts within the department of V.I.S.A., and within the university to ensure there is a connection and facilitation of true Vincentian service, unique to the institution (i.e. University Service Day, Vincentian Service reflection, etc);
• Provide required reports, as directed by the ED for VISA in support of requests from the AVP for Mission and Ministry, the Board of Trustees, etc;
• Provide support to the Executive Director for the Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA) regarding special projects research participation and presentation opportunities at national conferences to promote program research, and other duties as assigned as well as
• Serve as I.S.A. representation on special committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Director for the Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA)
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

This position requires:

• Firm understanding of and commitment to the Catholic and Vincentian components of the University’s Mission; strong interest in poverty alleviation, social justice, and community service in a post-secondary environment preferred;
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of social justice issues and concerns, and a working knowledge of Catholic Relief Services;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability and understanding to organize and facilitate short/long term service immersion trips and efforts; Ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed
• Ability to cultivate strong connections with community partnerships and assist in identifying community needs as well as form collegial relationships with administration, staff, faculty, and a diverse student body
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively deliver workshops, informational presentations to university groups and constituencies as requested and or needed
• Must be flexible to work weekend and evening hours as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; knowledge of Banner and Canvas is a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• This position requires access to a University vehicle, with a preference for satisfactory results of a DMV check for driving record and a valid driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages one employee and supports 8 part-time graduate-level employees in the Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA). This position in the VISA department is responsible for the hiring, onboarding, and performance management of this/ese employees within the department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described representative those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. The employee must be able to travel locally, nationally and internationally using various forms of transportation, including airlines, trains, charter buses and University vans. Specific verbal abilities required by the employee include the ability to speak to large and small groups of students and faculty members, often presenting both in person and virtually.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. However, in collaboration with the Executive Director for the Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA), these hours can be adjusted as this position often requires evening and weekend hours.

Travel

Travel is primarily local and may include visits to the other college campuses. Some travel is out-of-area and overnight/international travel may be required, as needed by the area and/or department.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, business or an appropriate social discipline;
• Minimum five years of experience in higher education or community agencies;
• Fiscal management experience
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Management and experience in supervision of programs, projects and efforts related, but not limited to, student development leadership, prayer, community partnerships, and social

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, business or an appropriate social discipline;
• 3-5 years of fiscal management experience
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Management and experience in supervision of programs, projects and efforts related, but not limited to, student development leadership, prayer, community partnerships, and social

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must possess a driver’s license

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $73,000. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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