Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title ASSOC DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Job Category Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support Department Eagleton Institute of Politics Overview The Eagleton Institute of Politics examines, analyzes and promotes discussion of the practice of American politics, and a thorough knowledge of that field is essential to carrying out the work of this position, both internally and externally. Given the leadership role in relation to education, this role requires demonstrated expertise in the scholarship and practice of teaching civic and political engagement as well as an appreciation of the civic and political engagement network in higher education and the nonprofit world. Thorough grounding in U.S. and New Jersey politics and government is essential, whether through academic experience, personal involvement, or both. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Associate Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives. This position works in collaboration with the Director and the Associate Director on all educational efforts throughout the Eagleton Institute of Politics and beyond the Institute. As an institute of politics, teaching and learning involves both the scholarship and the practice of politics with educational efforts led by both political practitioners and scholars.Among the key duties of the position are the following:Responsible for synergizing these components and reimagining political learning experiences, so they meet the Institute's mission, core values, and learning objectives.Leads and shapes the curricula and teaching processes for all undergraduate and graduate courses taught within the Institute and by the Institute's faculty (including practitioners).Directs strategic educational initiatives and partnerships, including overseeing and administering all efforts to take the Eagleton Institute's educational efforts to the next level, ensuring that they are reflective of current and cutting-edge approaches to reach a broader audience and establish the Institute as a leader in teaching democratic engagement.Serves as the central location for faculty hiring and placement, providing support and mentorship to all those teaching in the classroom, collaboration across the Institute, professional development and pedagogical growth, and recognition within the Institute and across the University.The Eagleton Institute is a collaborative team. On occasion, all members are asked to participate in Institute-wide and/or cross-team projects. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 08 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 101444.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 128401.000 Annual Maximum Salary 155358.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requires a Master's degree (Ph.D. or JD or equivalent preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Also requires a minimum of three years relevant experience. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must also have extensive experience that encompasses political and academic worlds.Requires advanced knowledge of politics, teaching and learning and pedagogy, and civic engagement scholarship and practice.Must also have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and overseeing educational programs in higher education including curricular design and execution.Must have strong communication skills, the capacity to communicate to various constituencies and levels both within and outside the Institute and the University, experience in a leadership role in non-profit organizations or academic setting, experience supervising multiple employees and must have meticulous project management skills.Must be able to independently manage multiple tasks, short deadlines, often within stressful situations. Essential that person in this position is well-organized, efficient, responsive, and detail-oriented.Entrepreneurial and problem-solving attitude with strong organizational and management skills, good judgement, and multidisciplinary project planning skillsStrong personal initiative, self-motivated, adaptable and innovative.Excellent writing, editing, prooing, and verbal communications skills including fluency in research and collaboration.Efficient and detail-oriented.Strong interpersonal skills and comfort meeting and working with a broad range of people - from high-level public officials to faculty to students.Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and short deadlines in high-stress situations.Prior success in collaborating on complex projects with multidisciplinary stakeholders.Comfortable working for an organization that is political yet non-partisan and straddles the worlds of politics and academia.Advanced understanding of American politics in general and New Jersey politics and government specifically, whether through coursework, professional experience, or personal involvement.Experience in grant writing and institutional fundraising as well as program development. Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher). Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be available to work evenings occasionally during the academic year and some weekends.Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator. The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 23ST3320 Posting Open Date 12/12/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
