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Job Summary/Basic Function
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The Director of the Center for Well-being and Community Engagement is a dynamic and visionary leader and leads the newly formed Center for Well-being and Community Engagement, a cornerstone of our MaryWELL initiative dedicated to fostering holistic, inclusive, and sustainable community wellness. This role is pivotal in enhancing Maryville’s commitment to holistic student development by encouraging community engagement, purpose and belonging.
The Director will develop and oversee initiatives that deepen students’ connection to the local and global community, support their spiritual growth, enhance their off-campus experiences, and foster a sense of social responsibility and civic engagement. The Director will also collaborate with various stakeholders to expand national service-learning opportunities and cultural immersion trips and support the overall off-campus student experience, including online learners.
Reporting to the Dean of Student Wellness, this role requires a visionary approach to building programs that promote access, opportunity, and transformative experiences across the Maryville community.
The Director will lead the planning and implementation of Maryville Reaches Out (MRO), the university’s signature service-learning initiatives (including MRO Beyond, MRO Over the Holidays, and MRO Spring Break), and align its mission with the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to enhance student belonging and purpose and belonging.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
1. Community Engagement Policies: Develop policies for student participation in service-learning, civic responsibility, and health promotion to ensure safety, inclusiveness, and impact.
2. Risk Management: Define protocols to ensure safety in off-campus and travel-based service-learning programs.
3. Code of Conduct Integration: Develop policies integrating community engagement expectations with the Student Code of Conduct, fostering social responsibility, respect, and ethical behavior.
4. Access and Opportunity Standards: Implement policies specific to the Center’s programs to promote belonging in all community engagement and wellness initiatives.
5. Partnership Management: Establish guidelines for building and sustaining partnerships with organizations that share the Center’s mission.
Routine Decision-Making:
1. Program and Event Coordination: Manage schedules, destinations, partnerships, resources for community engagement, wellness initiatives, and cultural immersion trips, ensuring alignment with objectives and safety standards.
2. Resource Allocation and Staffing: Oversee budget allocation, task assignments, and staffing for programs, including the Assistant Director, student workers, and volunteers.
3. Off-Campus and Online Engagement: Approve strategies to enhance off-campus and online student experiences, fostering belonging and access to resources.
4. Student Participation and Recognition: Assess eligibility for service-learning, wellness programs, and immersion trips.
5. Community Partnership Management: Prioritize and maintain collaborations with community organizations to align with Maryville’s mission and program goals.
6. Spiritual Programming Requests: Review and approve spiritual engagement activities that support diverse faiths and adhere to university guidelines.
Formal Supervisory Responsibility:
1. Supervision and Staff Development: Oversee the Assistant Director, student workers, interns, and volunteers, providing training, task delegation, performance evaluations, and professional development.
2. Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts among staff, student workers, or community partners to ensure a positive and collaborative work environment.
3. Budget Management: Manage the Center’s budget, ensuring financial decisions align with Maryville’s policies and support program and partnership goals.
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Minimum Qualifications
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1. Strong knowledge of service-learning principles, wellness and health promotion theories, community engagement, and spiritual development.
2. Familiarity with supporting commuter and online student populations to enhance their sense of belonging and engagement.
3. Familiarity with ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and best practices related to service and spiritual life programs.
4. Understanding the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and their connection to student well-being.
5. Knowledge of budget management and resource allocation in a university setting.
Required skills or abilities
1. Proven leadership and team management experience with staff and students.
2. Strong communication skills for working with diverse populations and stakeholders.
3. Effective organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple priorities.
4. Expertise in wellness programming and experiential learning, fostering holistic development.
5. Cultural competency to design inclusive programs that promote access and global citizenship.
Formal education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Community Engagement, Public Health, Social Work, International Relations, or a related field with at least 3 years of professional experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant leadership or management experience in a university or college setting, particularly in service learning or spiritual life programming.
Unusual working conditions:
1. Evening and Weekend Work: Events, programs, and travel, including cultural immersion and community engagement, may require evening and weekend availability.
2. Travel Requirements: Plan, coordinate, and occasionally accompany students on domestic and international trips, with extended time away from campus as needed.
3. Dynamic Work Environments: Work in varied settings, including partner sites, outdoor locations, and domestic/international destinations, often in non-traditional environments.
4. Problem-Solving: Quickly address logistical challenges, emergencies, and cultural sensitivities during off-campus programs.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
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