Next Generation Service Corps Program Manager

Montclair State University; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Montclair State University seeks a Next Generation Service Corps Program Manager reporting to the Director of Public Service Programs to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, community-based opportunities, services, advocacy, and research.

The role requires collaboration with university and community partners, writing reports, managing budgets, supervising student employees, and assessing program impact to advance civic engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in program management or administration community engagement projects/programs in civic engagement.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interact comfortably and effectively with diverse communities and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain communications and cooperative working relationships with MSU administrators, faculty, staff, students, student organizations, government and private agencies and the public to accomplish the goals of the Next Generation Service Corps program.
• Work with the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships to develop partnerships within the university and broader community.
• Assist with writing internal and external operation and evaluative reports.
• Develop, manage, and recommend annual budgets for the Next Generation Service Corps Program.
• Coordinate and conduct the recruitment, interviewing, and selection process for all NextGen student employees.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Public Service Programs, the Next Generation Service Corps Program Manager provides leadership in the development, establishment, and implementation of academic curriculum, community-based opportunities, services, advocacy, and research for the program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain communications and cooperative working relationships with MSU administrators, faculty, staff, students, student organizations, government and private agencies and the public to accomplish the goals of the Next Generation Service Corps program.
• Work directly with the leadership of the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships to develop strong partnerships within the university and broader community.
• Assist with writing internal and external operation and evaluative reports.
• Develop, manage, and recommend annual budgets for the Next Generation Service Corps Program.
• Establish and maintain communications and cooperative working relationships with college administration to accomplish the goals of community engagement with entities and higher education partners throughout the State.
• Continuously reviews and evaluates workload; develops and implements improved methods as required.
• Develop, maintain and nurture relationship with the college administration and staff so to operationalize partnerships both on and off campus.
• Responsible for data collection, program evaluation and implementation of alternative procedures to improve performance and objectives.
• Represent college in community meetings and events to promote effective collaboration with partners.
• Coordinate and conduct the recruitment, interviewing, and selection process for all NextGen student employees, ensuring equitable hiring practices and alignment with office needs.
• Coordinate, place, and supervise the progress of students enrolled in the Next Generation Service Corps and participating in community projects in the field.
• Track progress of all students’ academic and program related requirements.
• Design and/or manage student learning assessment and evaluation projects for Next Generation Service Corps program.
• Compile, summarize and analyze statistical and other Program data and develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations that support the mission and goals of Program activities.
• Develop public relations materials to enhance Program image that can be circulated to potential funding organizations.
• Assist with writing internal and external operation and evaluative reports and maintain Next Generation Service Corps section of the MSU website.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in program management or administration community engagement projects/programs in civic engagement, such as service-learning, volunteer or comparable area.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interact comfortably and effectively with diverse communities and individuals.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university.
• Experience developing administering and monitoring budgets.
• Supervisory experience.

Salary Range $76,486.40-$84,131.83 Annually The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Department Public Service Programs Position Type Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [e-mail].

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

About Us

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools. Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions. Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.