Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 18 hours ago
Student Executive Director, Alternative Breaks
Topeka Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$11.25/hr - $11.25/hrThe Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking a Student Executive Director for the Alternative Breaks program. The role involves collaborating with the Managing Director to oversee program operations, manage partnerships, and lead a team of coordinators to ensure effective service delivery and community engagement.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a point of contact for AB executive CORE members, Advisors, AB partnerships, and current and potential partners across campus (CSL, Departmental Deans, Student Senate, etc.). Co-facilitating development of partnerships with current and existing partners with the Managing Director, actively seeking to extend AB's reach across campus and the community
Oversee AB programming, answer questions, offer support, and meet regularly with Coordinators/Directors, Advisors, and campus partners
Act as a leader and a role model in guiding AB CORE (Directors and Coordinators) in their service to the organization, and participants at service sites
Facilitate CORE training, meetings, and support in partnership with the Managing Director; lead these components for the roles within their direct oversight
Support incoming/outgoing Directors in facilitating volunteer CORE interviews, selection, new coordinator hiring, and turnover tasks
Co-organize and lead in partnership with the Managing Director at least bi-weekly meetings with other CORE members on AB programming
Meet bi-weekly with the AB’s Advisors and Managing Director to discuss internal management, and AB programming
Oversee development and management of partnerships across campus to market AB and engage sponsors
Maintain availability during all academic breaks to manage Alternative Break experiences in partnership with the Managing Director; especially as it relates to emergencies with financial urgency
Oversee and co-lead engagement with applicants and those selected to be participants in Alternative Breaks: including, but not limited to, scheduling and hosting interviews, scheduling and hosting informational sessions about trips, fielding questions from participants and applicants, and conducting site leader and driver trainings
Work with the volunteer Finance team (Accounting, Finance, and Fundraising Coordinators of CORE, if applicable) to ensure cost-effective and financially accessible programming; oversee scholarship fundraising and award process, and AB finance site packet preparation
Work with the Public Relations Director and the Outreach team (Social Media Coordinator, Graphic Design Coordinator, and Outreach Committee of CORE, if applicable) to ensure accurate, engaging, and timely promotional programming; oversee social media engagement and other outreach channels; provide regular engagement with alumni and prospective participants
Develop and follow a standard annual timeline and process for finances and public relations to ensure relationships with campus partners and the KU student-body can continue to develop in a prompt and relevant manner
Document processes related to internal and external communication as related to campus sponsors to create a manual/guide for future AB leaders and to ensure communication is prompt and relevant
Organize and condense prior documentation into active, accessible, and thorough files for future AB leaders
Additional relevant tasks and projects as determined throughout the term
Qualification
Required
Evidenced commitment to community outreach and service
Ability to lead and work collaboratively with a team as shown in application material
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Preferred
Previous experience as a CORE Member of KU Alternative Breaks or participant of an Alternative Break
Prior experience facilitating promotional campaigns and/or social media management
Prior experience organizing partnerships and collaborating with various organizations across campus
Company
Center for Public Partnerships & Research
At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meghan Cizek
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships and Research
Sara Gardner
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships & Research
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