Development Director, Center For Community Outreach

Position OverviewWork Schedule: 10 hours per week
This position oversees internal and external development for the CCO. The Development Director develops internal protocols and procedures, coordinates office operations, and supports fundraising initiatives. This position serves as a member of the CCO’s Executive Staff.
Job Description

• Work with the Executive Director and the Center for Community Outreach advisors to develop learning objectives and outcomes for the development and growth of the CCO. Coordinate opportunities to facilitate progress toward these goals.
• Develop and implement accountability and training protocols for CCO staff, program coordinators, and community partners in collaboration with CCO and CSL leadership, including one Fall and one Spring educational retreat.
• Work with representatives from the Center for Service Learning, various student groups and university organizations to develop the Center for Community Outreach’s role in service and experiential learning at the University of Kansas.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to expand campus reach by developing partnerships with campus groups and student organizations.
• Create engaging and beneficial group activities for every CORE meeting to foster a welcoming community among Executive Staff Members and Program Coordinators.
• Oversee office operations including inventory and maintaining and a clean and productive workspace for all members of CCO.
• Manage an updated spreadsheet of all available inventory including location and amount for everything in the office.
• Foster and maintain alumni relations through a regular newsletter updating alumni on events and opportunities.
• Serve as the representative of CCO at Student Senate meetings and as a liaison between CCO and Student Senate.
• Assist in the execution of one (1) large fundraising event under the oversight of the Executive Director and Managing Director.
• Oversee the maintenance and growth of the Center for Community Outreach’s University programs through semesterly Community Partner Assessments.
• Report directly to the Executive Director and Managing Director.
• Execute other tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Required Qualifications

1. Must be enrolled in at least twelve (12) credit hours at KU.
2. Experience with fundraising and leadership development.
3. Experience with Community Outreach and service.
4. Prior experience working with and collaborating with diverse populations.
5. Prior work experience managing multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous experience working with the Center for Community Outreach.
2. Previous experience facilitating discussions in group settings.

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application includes:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter addressing how:
   • You meet required qualifications listed above.
   • You would identify and address organizational needs.
   • Your time commitments for the 2024-2025 academic year.
3. Schedule (if chosen for an interview) with available times from 7 am - 7 pm CST, M-F.

• Applications review begins Friday, 2/26/24. To ensure consideration apply no later than Thursday, 2/25/24. Interviews will take place 03/18/24 - 03/25/24. Hiring decisions will be made by 3/27/24.

KU’s University Career Center has helpful resources for ensuring that your resume and cover letter are the best they can be:

• Cover Letter: https://career.ku.edu/cover-letters
• Resume: https://career.ku.edu/resumes

Contact Information to Applicants Kate Kemper
katekemper@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$10.50 per hourWork Schedule10 hours per weekAnticipated Start DateSunday July 21, 2024Apply to Job