Professional Positions

Program Specialist
Michigan Campus Compact and Volunteer Centers of Michigan

Supervisor:     Executive Director of Michigan Campus Compact and Executive Director of  Volunteer Centers of Michigan

Purpose:  The program Specialist position will assist the Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) and Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM) with supporting constituents and programs and undertaking special initiatives as they arise.  The position reports jointly to the Executive Directors of MCC and VCM.

Position responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct special initiatives or projects related to MCC and VCM.
• Coordinate and produce the VCM “Blue Print” (bimonthly) and MCC “Opportunity Update” (monthly) e-newsletters.
• Coordinate the intake, development and review of youth service award programs and/or special grant opportunities.
• Coordinate website updates.
• Maintain and report on MCC and VCM strategic plans and record keeping.
• Coordinate general data collection from members and dissemination of data.
• Respond to questions from members, finding them answers to questions not in-house.
• Contribute to other areas and partnerships with MNA, including assisting in affiliate relations, events and programs as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College Degree.
• Flexibility and commitment to a team environment.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and able to employ creative problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstration of excellence in written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Please send resume’, and cover letter with salary requirements to Lisa Keefer, Director of Finance and Human Resources, Michigan Nonprofit Association, 1048 Pierpont, Suite 3, Lansing, MI 48911 or via email to lkeefer@mnaonline.org.

Executive Director
Kansas Campus Compact

POSITION: Executive Director, Kansas Campus Compact (full-time, 12-month appointment)
Application Screening: Begins July 29, 2008 until filled
Preferred Start Date:  Fall 2008

LOCATION: Manhattan, KS

DESCRIPTION:  As a part of the national Campus Compact, the Kansas Campus Compact, one of 33 state compacts nationwide, is an organization of college presidents who have come together out of a shared commitment to the public service mission of higher education and the value of integrating such service into undergraduate learning. Member institutions include private and public colleges, universities, and community colleges throughout Kansas. The purpose of Kansas Campus Compact is to:  (1) assist colleges in promoting service learning and student participation in community service (2) improve collaboration and build partnerships at the state level among the faculty and presidents of higher education institutions (3) provide linkages with other state and national groups and (4) offer resources, ideas, and information to member campuses that will improve the quality of teaching and learning, support the development of Kansas’s communities, promote increased civic responsibility, prepare students for service to society, and stimulate presidential and student leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Executive Director will be the primary administrator for the organization and the essential link to the national network. The Executive Director will:

• Develop goals and execute strategic plan with the Presidents’ Executive Board to implement the KsCC mission.
• Lead the organization through a transition into an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization.
• Secure funding from public/private sources, to support the advancement of community-campus engagement.
  

• Coordinate technical assistance and programmatic support to member campuses for strengthening community-based learning and skills for democracy.
• Plan and implement annual conferences.
• Inform member campuses of national and network news through mailings, a newsletter, and/or electronic lists.
• Conduct site visits to member campuses, including meetings with presidents.
• Collect and distribute program model information on member campuses and evaluate organizational activities.
• Foster growth of the organization through increased membership and connection to other state, regional and national organizations.
• Maintain all aspects of membership services, including recruitment materials and a membership directory.
• Provide leadership to staff.
• Convene meetings of the Executive Board and other ad hoc committees.
• Create an effective working organization.