Associate Director of the Stevens Service Learning Center Posted: December 11, 2024 Position Code: 639

Position Overview:

The Associate Director of the Stevens Service Learning Center serves as the central point of contact for the Stevens Center’s formation and education-related partnerships and programming. In this role, the Associate Director of the Stevens Service Learning Center assists in the operations of the Austin Scholar program, serves as the coordinator for the Merrimack STEM Pathways for Youth (MSPY) Program and oversees educational service learning placements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work in conjunction with the Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement to assess and grow civic and community engagement, including relationships with community partners. Work in collaboration with the directors of the Austin Scholars to coordinate the operational functions of the program, including course registrations, service-learning placement and tracking, and student mentor support. Develop, coordinate and manage all aspects of the Stevens Center’s service-learning and external educational programming including the Merrimack STEM Pathways for Youth (MSPY) Program. Assist with the hiring, training and management of student employees and student mentors. Offer Virtus: Protecting God’s Children Training to volunteers multiple times during the academic year Work in collaboration with the other members of the Stevens Center on office programming and campus events. Perform other duties as assigned in support of holistic student formation programming and the Division of Mission & Ministry.

Educational and/or Training Requirements:

Master’s Degree required Valid driver’s license Trainer Certification through Virtus: Protecting God’s Children

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Familiarity with, and support of, the Augustinian Foundations and Mission of Merrimack College Proven record of accomplishment of establishing and maintaining successful relationships within an organization and with its external partners. Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing tasks and duties. Ability to be self-directed and act collaboratively in order to achieve departmental and institutional goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community partners Familiarity with Google Suites.

Experience:

1-3 years of professional experience, working in higher education or a related education field Experience with program implementation and evaluation Experience with initiating new partnership opportunities and developing curriculum Evidence of effective mentorship

Application Materials Should Include:

Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning. Resume

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Vaccinations and Work Location 

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus. 

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

 

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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