Loyola Marymount University

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The purpose of this position is to promote community service and cultural exchange on the local, national, and international levels through direct service and immersion programs. The Alternative Breaks (AB) Assistant Director will facilitate and direct student efforts to heighten social awareness about concrete social challenges faced by poor and marginalized communities and empower students to approach service as a mutually-transforming partnership with the community being served. This position will help students reflect on what it means to be a global citizen committed to service and justice. This position reports to the Associate Director of Student Engagement in the Pam Rector Center for Service and Action. Manage more than 6-10 in person trips annually, including risk management, budgeting, assessing agency for capacity, and infrastructure for participants (Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer). Develop and maintain relationships with host communities (domestic and international) that present diverse opportunities for service, immersion, and mutual exchange. Recruit, train, and supervise all student leaders for trips as well as student, staff, and faculty participants. Supervise the student staff in CSA who work with Alternative Breaks, as well as the CSA Advocacy Coordinators. Develop co-sponsorships of AB trips with colleges and departments, student organizations, and faculty. Manage all financial aspects of the program. This includes: Budgeting, student payments, payments to agencies, individual trip expense reports, and scholarship funds. Ensure each immersion opportunity complies with LMU policies regarding safety, liability, and risk management. Facilitate opportunities for personal and group reflection before, during, and after trips. Accompany students to Washington DC for the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) Family Teach-In. Work with students upon return to LMU to run the CSA Advocacy Teach-In for the LMU community in the spring semester. Facilitate on campus justice and advocacy events for students. Design and execute various one day LA immersions for students. Continuously monitor news and developments in international policy, global development, higher education, and security topics that may influence trip design. Program events that invite the entire university community to consider and participate in various aspects of civic engagement and social justice advocacy. Serve on university and divisional committees as assigned or requested. Facilitate leadership trainings for Alternative Breaks trip leaders. Perform other duties related to student engagement, leadership, and service as assigned or requested. Loyola Marymount University Expectations Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service. Requisite Qualifications Typically a Masters Degree in student development, higher education administration, social work, public administration, non-profit leadership or another related field or equivalent experience. A minimum of three to four years experience working in international development, the non-profit sector, student immersion program management, and/or higher education programming. Experience in experiential education. Demonstrated knowledge of and capacity to articulate the value of students and faculty engaging in advocacy and justice work with nonprofit community organizations locally, nationally, and globally. High level of cultural competency, including sensitivity to issues of race, class, and the ethical dilemmas that may arise from the development of strong reciprocal campus and community partnerships. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community leaders. Knowledge, openness, and ability to animate LMU’s Jesuit Catholic mission, vision, and values. Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of MS Word, Excel, social media tools, on-line survey software, and web page publisher systems. Availability to travel and work nights and weekends when necessary. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. #HERC# #HEJ# Staff Regular Salary range $66,600.00 - $86,600.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.) Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect. EEO Statement Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. 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