Knox College invites applications for Director of Civic Engagement. As part of the Division of Student Development, the Director of Civic Engagement will lead the Kleine Center for Community Service by setting Center department vision and goals, coordinating assessment of achievement of student learning outcomes, and providing leadership oversight for initiatives and relationships that contribute to the achievement of departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities.

The Director supervises an administrative assistant and student employees, and is responsible for developing a high performing and cohesive staff, crafting and implementing student-centered community service and civic engagement programs, building and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with campus and community leaders, and providing oversight and leadership for excellence in departmental operations, budget management, policy development, and overall administration of programs.

Essential Functions:

• The day-to-day operational management and oversight for the Kleine Center includes, but is not limited to, the following: maintain sustainable systems, structures, and processes for volunteer service programs and services.
• Creating advertisements for volunteer opportunities
• Designing recruiting tools
• Participation in email and in-person recruitment methods
• Providing the Knox College Volunteer training
• Advertising and tracking the Knox College required Illinois Department of Child and Family Services Mandated Reporter Certification
• Placing volunteers with community partner organizations
• Creating the transportation schedule
• Hiring and training the Kleine Center van drivers
• Creating all information sheets for each volunteer event, and maintaining all correspondence between the volunteers and the community partner.
• Be a campus leader in sharing insights and best practices in this area, collaborating with academic affairs and the directors of related student support centers to implement new programs, support faculty and staff, and assist students in understanding the value of these opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Create Year End reports and maintain budget reports
• Track individual volunteer hours and end of term and end of academic year volunteer hours
• Design and administer volunteer surveys for long term volunteers
• Design and manage a Day of Service each term supported by the Mary Filosa Brown Memorial Fund
• Recruit and direct volunteers for the Knox College Commencement Ceremony
• Establish and maintain relationships with community partners including site visits, agency orientations, safety assurances/risk management
• Create weekly tasks and jobs for work study staff, attend weekly meetings with staff, assess work products, submit approval for time cards
• Complete a KCCS Report for each trimester and then combine to comprise an annual report
• Create and maintain a KCCS Volunteer Menu and Sign up Genius system for each event throughout each trimester.
• Manage and report on 3 budgets: Kleine Center, Mary Filosa Brown Memorial Fund, Jim Doyle Fund
• Participate in leadership opportunities as a representative of Knox College in the Galesburg community

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in education or a related area
• A proven track-record of management and leadership
• Ability to articulate a vision of civic engagement
• Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining robust community partnerships
• Ability to apply theory to practice; develop programs focused on deep and integrated learning, critical reflection, and related and assessable learning outcomes
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexibility and the ability to effectively communicate with students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners
• Skills and experience with administrative writing, interpersonal communication, presenting, and relationship-building

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing civic engagement initiatives on a college or university campus
• Previous teaching experience

Applicants must be currently authorized in the United States for any employer.

Application:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references,
and complete the Knox College Employment Application
at https://knoxhr.bamboohr.com/jobs/. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the positions are filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College
particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color,
creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference,
age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect
of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on
the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-
Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or

the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the
Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to
students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the
College’s policies and procedures.

Title IX Coordinator
Kimberly K. Schrader
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: kschrade@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator,
the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both.
Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for
additional information.

Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to
either the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources or Director of Disability Support
Services identified below.

For Employees:
Human Resources
Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200
368 South Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7200
Email: hr@knox.edu

For Students:
Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: sgrimes@knox.edu