Director of Debate
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Administrative & SupportDepartmentSchool Public Affairs &
AdminOverviewRutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration
(SPAA) is a premier institution for public affairs and
administration education globally, preparing the next generation of
public and nonprofit administration professionals and
scholars.Posting SummaryRutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban
public research university and anchor institution, located in
Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Director of Debate. This position
reports to the Dean of the School of Public Affairs and
Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers-Newark. The Director of the
Rutgers-Newark Debate Program will be the administrator for all
associated operations and activities related to the Debate Program.
The Director organizes, administers, and coordinates multiple
facets of the activities, including but not limited to, programs,
projects, events, processes, communication, advising, and
recruitment. The Director will oversee the day-to-day
administration and operations of the Debate Program, including
managing budget and staff, ensuring an inviting atmosphere for
students and internal/external stakeholders, and administering the
Debate Program in a customer-friendly and service-oriented manner.
The Director will improve all aspects of the debate performance
towards high-level intercollegiate competition and reimagine the
Debate Program and team within Rutgers-Newark with its strong
commitment to RU-N's identity as an anchor institution for the
local community.Responsibilities
- Designing, deploying, and coordinating communication and
marketing efforts to reach and engage current and prospective
students.
- Planning and executing a wide range of multi-media
communication and programming to effectively reach and build
community with the Debate Program and RU-N Community.
- Strategically using the resources of RU-N, the city, and the
region to showcase the Debate Program and team with the university
community, students and prospective students, the public, and both
internal and external agencies and organizations.
- Developing processes, evaluating program effectiveness, and
identifying and obtaining additional resources.
- Leading the coordination and execution of on-site evaluations
of the program, assessing program progress, and preparing
appropriate recommendations for review by the Dean of SPAA and the
Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs.
- Liaising with various public and private institutions and
agencies to assess program requirements, modifications, and
innovations.
- Overseeing the coordination of event and program publicity, and
fundraising efforts, and may be asked to participate in the
preparation of grant proposals as needed.
- Coordinating event evaluation processes, collecting, and
organizing data, and assisting with analysis for inclusion in
documents and reports.
- Providing timely and accurate information in response to
requests and advising students on the policies and processes of the
Debate Program, the School of Public Affairs and Administration
(SPAA), and RU-N.
- This position requires knowledge of general program
coordination practices and the application of concepts, theories,
and terminologies of the Debate Program.
- The Director must be able to multitask in a fast-paced,
customer-service-focused environment with an understanding of the
mission, vision, role, and goals of the Debate Program, SPAA, and
RU-N.Position StatusFull TimeWork ArrangementConsistent with the
current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be
eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work
arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot
program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31,
2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work
arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work
arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or
cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in
the FlexWork@RU Application System.Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of
education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and
understanding of program design and execution, coordination,
organization, facilitation, report analysis, writing, and
promotion/outreach.
- Also requires a minimum of two years relevant experience in an
administrative function that includes coordination of work and
management of people; strong written and verbal communication
skills, and computer literacy.Required Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
- Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
meet deadlines and work productively in a collaborative
environment; and maintain confidentiality.Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in the areas of political science, public
policy, public administration, and/or communications.
- At least four years of collegiate debate experience with at
least two years of evidentiary debate research and coaching
experience.Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Must possess a valid driver's license.Posting DetailsPosting
Number: 24ST2105Posting Open Date: 09/24/2024Pre-employment
ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful
completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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