Berea College
Senior Executive Director of Sponsored Programs and Outreach
Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, United States, 40403
Location :
Berea
Job Type:
Full-Time
Division:
Strategic Initiatives
Opening Date:
07/25/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary Grade:
SAL 14
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.Description
The Senior Executive Director (SED) of Sponsored Programs and Outreach has the primary responsibility of overseeing the work of key outward-facing College programs, including the Berea College Appalachian Fund, Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, Grow Appalachia, and Educational Talent Search. This individual will ensure that the work of these units remains consistent with and reflective of the College's Great Commitments, particularly the commitment to "engage Appalachian communities, families, and students in partnership for mutual learning, growth, and service." The SED will support the units in seeking external funding to sustain their operations while paying special attention to program scope and enterprise risks associated with these programs, as their work extends far beyond campus. This individual will also seek opportunities for close collaboration with campus entities, including identifying ways in which the outreach programs can support the educational goals and experiences of Berea students by engaging them with the College's extensive network of partners in central Appalachia. Additionally, the SED will oversee the Office of Government Grant Services team, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations, proper implementation of grant funding, and successful collaboration with the faculty and staff principal investigators of each grant.Examples of Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Oversee Grow Appalachia, Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, the Appalachian Fund, Educational Talent Search, other similar entities, ensuring that the work of those units remains consistent with the College's Great Commitments.Support each program in seeking external funding to sustain their operations in collaboration with Government Grant Services and Alumni, Communications and Philanthropy.Develop, implement, and oversee internal processes that ensure excellent and compliant stewardship of external funding.Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures that mitigate risk for the College, as the work of the outreach programs extends far beyond campus.Seek opportunities for engaging Berea students with the outreach programs and their network of longstanding non-profit partners in central Appalachia.Identify opportunities for collaboration with campus entities, including the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center, the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service, and Entrepreneurship for the Public Good.Oversee the Office of Government Grant Services team, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations, proper implementation of grant funding, and successful collaboration with the faculty and staff principal investigators of each grant.Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.Typical Qualifications
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Master's degree or bachelor's degree and relevant experience required.Experience required to ensure success in this position:
A minimum of 6 years of experience in a high-level administrative position in higher education or a non-profit organization.A minimum of 6 years of experience working in partnership with communities and organizations in Appalachian Regional Commission-designated at-risk and distressed counties.A minimum of 5 years of direct experience working with federal and state grant funding.Special skills, knowledge and abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.Demonstrated competencies in non-profit strategic programming and fiscal management.Ability to effectively engage, develop, and supervise staff.Ability to build relationships with community leaders and partners.Knowledge of the Appalachian region and cultures.Experience overseeing federal and state grant funding.Ability to cultivate relationships with public and private funding partners.Strong collaboration skills.Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel experience and basic accounting knowledge and skills are required.License, certification, or registration necessary:
Driver's license.Physical requirements:
Ability to navigate campus, public buildings, and grounds.Ability to travel via vehicle to partner sites on occasion.Environmental conditions:
Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors.Occasional day and overnight travel as well as outdoor visits to partner sites.Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
Standard office equipment.Ability to operate a vehicle.
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse college rankings, 2023. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023. Money Magazine ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits:Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
Our Unique Culture:Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College's inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision:In support of Berea College's great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link
Berea
Job Type:
Full-Time
Division:
Strategic Initiatives
Opening Date:
07/25/2024
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary Grade:
SAL 14
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.Description
The Senior Executive Director (SED) of Sponsored Programs and Outreach has the primary responsibility of overseeing the work of key outward-facing College programs, including the Berea College Appalachian Fund, Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, Grow Appalachia, and Educational Talent Search. This individual will ensure that the work of these units remains consistent with and reflective of the College's Great Commitments, particularly the commitment to "engage Appalachian communities, families, and students in partnership for mutual learning, growth, and service." The SED will support the units in seeking external funding to sustain their operations while paying special attention to program scope and enterprise risks associated with these programs, as their work extends far beyond campus. This individual will also seek opportunities for close collaboration with campus entities, including identifying ways in which the outreach programs can support the educational goals and experiences of Berea students by engaging them with the College's extensive network of partners in central Appalachia. Additionally, the SED will oversee the Office of Government Grant Services team, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations, proper implementation of grant funding, and successful collaboration with the faculty and staff principal investigators of each grant.Examples of Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Oversee Grow Appalachia, Brushy Fork Leadership Institute, the Appalachian Fund, Educational Talent Search, other similar entities, ensuring that the work of those units remains consistent with the College's Great Commitments.Support each program in seeking external funding to sustain their operations in collaboration with Government Grant Services and Alumni, Communications and Philanthropy.Develop, implement, and oversee internal processes that ensure excellent and compliant stewardship of external funding.Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures that mitigate risk for the College, as the work of the outreach programs extends far beyond campus.Seek opportunities for engaging Berea students with the outreach programs and their network of longstanding non-profit partners in central Appalachia.Identify opportunities for collaboration with campus entities, including the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center, the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service, and Entrepreneurship for the Public Good.Oversee the Office of Government Grant Services team, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations, proper implementation of grant funding, and successful collaboration with the faculty and staff principal investigators of each grant.Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.Typical Qualifications
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Master's degree or bachelor's degree and relevant experience required.Experience required to ensure success in this position:
A minimum of 6 years of experience in a high-level administrative position in higher education or a non-profit organization.A minimum of 6 years of experience working in partnership with communities and organizations in Appalachian Regional Commission-designated at-risk and distressed counties.A minimum of 5 years of direct experience working with federal and state grant funding.Special skills, knowledge and abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.Demonstrated competencies in non-profit strategic programming and fiscal management.Ability to effectively engage, develop, and supervise staff.Ability to build relationships with community leaders and partners.Knowledge of the Appalachian region and cultures.Experience overseeing federal and state grant funding.Ability to cultivate relationships with public and private funding partners.Strong collaboration skills.Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel experience and basic accounting knowledge and skills are required.License, certification, or registration necessary:
Driver's license.Physical requirements:
Ability to navigate campus, public buildings, and grounds.Ability to travel via vehicle to partner sites on occasion.Environmental conditions:
Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors.Occasional day and overnight travel as well as outdoor visits to partner sites.Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
Standard office equipment.Ability to operate a vehicle.
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse college rankings, 2023. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023. Money Magazine ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits:Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
Our Unique Culture:Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College's inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision:In support of Berea College's great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link