South Dakota Board of Regents
Director of Civic Engagement
South Dakota Board of Regents, Spearfish, South Dakota, us, 57799
Black Hills State University is seeking applicants to fill a Director of Civic Engagement position.
DUTIES :Reporting directly to the Provost, this position will provide important early leadership in an exciting statewide initiative to improve civic engagement in South Dakota. The Director will help launch and lead the Center, the purpose of which is to provide undergraduate students with the foundation to succeed as lifelong citizens and future leaders in political, economic, and civic life. To advance this initiative, Black Hills State University will collaborate with the South Dakota Board of Regents ( BOR ) and the other public universities under the jurisdiction of the Board to 1) develop and provide curricula and programs; 2) sponsor and host civic-focused events; 3) provide experiential-learning opportunities; 4) provide civic programming; and 5) provide other resources in support of the Center. The Director will be instrumental in organizing, coordinating, and publicizing these activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES :Lead the Center for Civic Engagement.Design and facilitate civic-engagement programs, including faculty development workshops and professional learning communities.Collaborate with counterparts across the South Dakota
BOR
campuses.Publicize and market civics events in South Dakota.Develop a strategic plan for the Center.Work with academic programs and with the Student Success Center to improve the student experience at
BHSU .Provide periodic updates and reports on the progress of the Center.The successful candidate will possess:
Decisive leadership, management, and organizational skills, with a leadership style that relies on motivation, creative problem-solving, and collaboration.Knowledge of curriculum development.Familiarity with national and state-level civic-engagement efforts and programming.Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.Ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with faculty and staff, both on the
BHSU
campus and across the state of South Dakota.Ability to plan and implement projects and events.Ability to teach and develop courses in civics.REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS :
A Master’s degree in a civics-related field, including communications, economics, history, philosophy, political science, or sociology.Prior experience with civics-related programming, particularly in a higher-education setting.University-level teaching experience.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS :
A doctoral degree in a civics-related field, including communications, economics, history, philosophy, political science, or sociology.Prior experience directing a civics-related program at a university or college.A full-time faculty appointment with teaching and course-development experience.TO
APPLY :Candidates must submit their applications at
http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu
. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of August 16, 2024, at 11PM
MDT . The starting date is flexible, but ideally January 2, 2025. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at 605.642.6545. Questions specific to the position may be directed to Dr. Jon T. Kilpinen, search chair, at
Jon.Kilpinen@bhsu.edu
.
Black Hills State University is an
EEO /AA employer. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.Posting DatePosting Date
07/18/2024Closing DateOpen Until Filled
NoFirst Consideration DateFirst Consideration Date
08/16/2024Advertised SalaryAdvertised Salary
$75,000 - $85,000 DOE/QDuration of the TermDuration of the Term
12 monthsAppointment PercentAppointment Percent
100Work Hours8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – FridayTypical Hours Worked Per WeekAppointment TypeAppointment Type
RegularFaculty StatusFaculty Status
NoScope of SearchScope of Search
External (includes Internal)If internal, define scope of searchThis position requiresIf other, please indicateDepartment Description and Cultural ExpectationsBlack Hills State University is a master’s-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business ( AACSB
Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the
USA
and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location,
BHSU -RC, is in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city.
BHSU , a member of
NCAA
Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementContact InformationWorking Conditions
Cognitive RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.Protective Clothing/EquipmentPlease check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.If other protection is used please identifyPhysical RequirementsPlease designate the physical requirements of this positionPlease designate the physical requirements of this position
Lifting light, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of timeDescribe any of the conditions selectedSensory RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Hearing, SpeakingWorking Conditions & ExposuresWorking Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked aboveCheck the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Where did you hear about this position?
SDBOR Employment SiteBHSU WebsiteHigherEdJobs.comChronicle of Higher EducationSD Department of LaborRapid City JournalBlack Hills PioneerReferralOther
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterReference ListOptional Documents
Curriculum VitaeOther
The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.
Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.South Dakota Board of Regents306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200Pierre, SD 57501605-773-3455
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DUTIES :Reporting directly to the Provost, this position will provide important early leadership in an exciting statewide initiative to improve civic engagement in South Dakota. The Director will help launch and lead the Center, the purpose of which is to provide undergraduate students with the foundation to succeed as lifelong citizens and future leaders in political, economic, and civic life. To advance this initiative, Black Hills State University will collaborate with the South Dakota Board of Regents ( BOR ) and the other public universities under the jurisdiction of the Board to 1) develop and provide curricula and programs; 2) sponsor and host civic-focused events; 3) provide experiential-learning opportunities; 4) provide civic programming; and 5) provide other resources in support of the Center. The Director will be instrumental in organizing, coordinating, and publicizing these activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES :Lead the Center for Civic Engagement.Design and facilitate civic-engagement programs, including faculty development workshops and professional learning communities.Collaborate with counterparts across the South Dakota
BOR
campuses.Publicize and market civics events in South Dakota.Develop a strategic plan for the Center.Work with academic programs and with the Student Success Center to improve the student experience at
BHSU .Provide periodic updates and reports on the progress of the Center.The successful candidate will possess:
Decisive leadership, management, and organizational skills, with a leadership style that relies on motivation, creative problem-solving, and collaboration.Knowledge of curriculum development.Familiarity with national and state-level civic-engagement efforts and programming.Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.Ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with faculty and staff, both on the
BHSU
campus and across the state of South Dakota.Ability to plan and implement projects and events.Ability to teach and develop courses in civics.REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS :
A Master’s degree in a civics-related field, including communications, economics, history, philosophy, political science, or sociology.Prior experience with civics-related programming, particularly in a higher-education setting.University-level teaching experience.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS :
A doctoral degree in a civics-related field, including communications, economics, history, philosophy, political science, or sociology.Prior experience directing a civics-related program at a university or college.A full-time faculty appointment with teaching and course-development experience.TO
APPLY :Candidates must submit their applications at
http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu
. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of August 16, 2024, at 11PM
MDT . The starting date is flexible, but ideally January 2, 2025. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at 605.642.6545. Questions specific to the position may be directed to Dr. Jon T. Kilpinen, search chair, at
Jon.Kilpinen@bhsu.edu
.
Black Hills State University is an
EEO /AA employer. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.Posting DatePosting Date
07/18/2024Closing DateOpen Until Filled
NoFirst Consideration DateFirst Consideration Date
08/16/2024Advertised SalaryAdvertised Salary
$75,000 - $85,000 DOE/QDuration of the TermDuration of the Term
12 monthsAppointment PercentAppointment Percent
100Work Hours8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – FridayTypical Hours Worked Per WeekAppointment TypeAppointment Type
RegularFaculty StatusFaculty Status
NoScope of SearchScope of Search
External (includes Internal)If internal, define scope of searchThis position requiresIf other, please indicateDepartment Description and Cultural ExpectationsBlack Hills State University is a master’s-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business ( AACSB
Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the
USA
and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location,
BHSU -RC, is in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city.
BHSU , a member of
NCAA
Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementContact InformationWorking Conditions
Cognitive RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.Protective Clothing/EquipmentPlease check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.If other protection is used please identifyPhysical RequirementsPlease designate the physical requirements of this positionPlease designate the physical requirements of this position
Lifting light, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of timeDescribe any of the conditions selectedSensory RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Hearing, SpeakingWorking Conditions & ExposuresWorking Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked aboveCheck the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Where did you hear about this position?
SDBOR Employment SiteBHSU WebsiteHigherEdJobs.comChronicle of Higher EducationSD Department of LaborRapid City JournalBlack Hills PioneerReferralOther
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterReference ListOptional Documents
Curriculum VitaeOther
The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.
Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.South Dakota Board of Regents306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200Pierre, SD 57501605-773-3455
#J-18808-Ljbffr