St. John’s, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

**Department: **Institute for Vincentian Impact

Specific Job Title: Director of the Ozanam Scholars’ Program

Reports to : Executive Director for the Institute for Vincentian Impact

Campus: Queens

Job Summary:

The Director of the Ozanam Scholars Program will provide the leadership and management of the four-year student leadership research program of the Institute. This includes the design, implementation and maintenance of events and programs of the Ozanam Scholars that promote Academic Scholarship, Vincentian Service, and Global Citizenship. The Director will also collaborate with faculty and academic colleges that support the opportunity to enrich scholarship, promote research, and ground creative activity embedded in interdisciplinary curricula, teaching, and learning, while helping our Scholars to become engaged, responsible citizens within and among their local and global communities. This position is responsible for two full-time administrators (Associate and Assistant Director of the Ozanam Scholars), one part-time faculty member (Ozanam Scholars Faculty Advisor), and three (3) graduate assistants.

Essential Functions:

Under the guidance of the Executive Director of the Institute for Vincentian Impact, the Director of the Ozanam Scholars Program will provide vision and leadership of the program in line with the University’s strategic plans, including the following functions:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Ozanam Scholars Program, including the supervision of one full-time administrator (Associate Director of the Ozanam Scholars Program), one part-time faculty member (Ozanam Scholars Faculty Advisor), and three (3) graduate assistants, as well as support of the Assistant Director to the Ozanam Scholar’s program, who is supervised by the Associate Director.
• Manage the Ozanam Scholars’ operating budget to support the program;
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of senior and junior cohorts, including but not limited to junior and senior travel, junior and senior Tuesday conferences, and research projects, as well as the creation and implementation of various workshops and activities consistent with the themes of global citizenship, Vincentian service, and scholarly research
• In collaboration with the Ozanam Scholars Faculty Advisor, assess and develop research opportunities for junior and senior scholars, and other workshops to enhance student research and leadership skills;
• Oversee the development and implementation of research activities across all cohorts to ensure student research aligns with IVI community engaged partners, social justice, and Vincentian values;
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Assessment and Community Partnerships in Mission, and the Office of Institutional Research, supervising the implementation of assessment measures and evaluations for students, community partners and faculty mentors;
• Monitor the development of all academic requirements (social justice minor, research workshops and program specific courses), meeting with the college deans and department chairs as needed;
• Support the recruitment, interview, and selection process of the first-year cohort for the Ozanam Scholars.
• Provide support to the Executive Director for the Institute for Vincentian Impact (IVI) regarding special projects and presentation opportunities at national conferences to promote program research, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide require reports, as directed by the Executive Director for the Institute for Vincentian Impact (IVI) in support of requests from the AVP for Mission and Ministry, the Board of Trustees, etc.;
• Serve as I.V.I. representation on special committees, as deemed necessary by the Executive Director for the Institute for Vincentian Impact (IVI)

Competencies

• Firm understanding of and commitment to the Catholic and Vincentian components of the University’s Mission; strong interest in poverty alleviation, social justice, and community service in a post-secondary environment preferred;
• Service-learning and/or community engaged research experience; Global service-learning experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively deliver workshops, informational presentations to university groups and constituencies as requested and or needed
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed
• Must be flexible to work weekend and evening hours as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; knowledge of Banner and Canvas is a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• This position requires access to a University vehicle, with a preference for satisfactory results of a DMV check for driving record and a valid driver’s license

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages one full-time administrator, one part-time faculty member, and approximately three part-time graduate-level employees in the Institute for Vincentian Impact (IVI) as well as support of the Assistant Director to the Ozanam Scholar’s program. This position in the IVI department is responsible for the hiring, onboarding, and performance management of these employees within the department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. The employee must be able to travel locally, nationally and internationally using various forms of transportation, including airlines, trains, charter buses and University vans. Specific verbal abilities required by the employee include the ability to speak to large and small groups of students and faculty members, often presenting both in person and virtually.

Environmental Conditions

Due to the nature of the Vincentian service travel requirements for the Ozanam Scholars Program, the position requires the ability to travel locally, nationally and globally to underserved and under-resourced locations with small and large groups of Ozanam Scholars.

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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. However, in collaboration with the Executive Director for the Institute for Vincentian Impact (IVI), these hours can be adjusted as this position often requires evening and weekend hours.

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Travel

Travel is an integral part of this position, including the supervision of local, national and international Vincentian service trips and occasional research conference.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, business or an appropriate social discipline;
• Minimum five years’ experience in higher education or community agencies;
• 2 years of fiscal management experience
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Management of programs, projects and efforts related, but not limited to, student development leadership, higher education, research, and community partnerships.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, business or an appropriate social discipline;
• 8 years’ of experience in higher education or community agencies;
• 3-5 years of fiscal management experience
• 5-7 years of supervisory experience
• Management of programs, projects and efforts related, but not limited to, student development leadership, higher education, research and community partnerships.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Must possess a driver’s license

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $81,000. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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