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Faculty Positions

Clinical Practice Supervisor for Early Childhood Student Teachers

FSLA Status: EXEMPT (Salary), Part Time
Department: School of Education
Date Posted: Jun 5, 2008
Reports To: Director of Placement for Clinical Practice
Availability: 8/27/08

Description:
The Supervisor is responsible for visiting each of 6-8 student teachers five times during the semester, once for an introductory visit, and four times for an evaluation followed by a conference. The Supervisor communicates with the student teacher in between visits as often as necessary, and keeps an open line of communication with the cooperating teacher. The Supervisor is responsible for collecting and reporting the cooperating teachers’ mid-term and final evaluation materials, as well as each student’s mid-term and final Supervisor evaluations.

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities): Illinois Certification in Early Childhood Education

Education//Experience:

A Master’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience in Early Childhood classrooms (including preK, and/or K-3)

 

To Apply:

Please e-mail resume to Sr. Peggy Geraghty, Director of Clinical Practice and Field Experience at mgeraght@dom.edu or call (708) 524-6971 for more information.

Assistant/Associate Professor - Early Childhood Education

FSLA Status: Exempt
Department: School of Education
Date Posted: Apr 4, 2008
Availability: August 2008

Primary Purpose//Position Summary:

The Dominican University School of Education invites applicants for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

Responsibilities of the position include the following:

a. Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses related to Early Childhood Education.
b. Advise undergraduate or graduate students in the Early Childhood Education Program.

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

a. Ph.D./Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology or a related field.
b. A minimum of five years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education classrooms.
c. University teaching experience and expertise in instructional technology preferred.
d. Knowledge of performance assessment for improvement of instruction.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

Application Process:
Send letter of application, vita, three recent letters of recommendation, and transcripts to:

Dominican University
Human Resources
7900 W. Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
hr@dom.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (anticipated)

FSLA Status: Exempt
Department: School of Education
Date Posted: Apr 4, 2008
Availability: August 2008 (anticipated)

Primary Purpose//Position Summary:

The Dominican University School of Education invites applicants for an anticipated full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

Responsibilities of the position include the following:

a. Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses related to foundations, assessment, and/or instructional strategies.
b. Advise undergraduate or graduate students in the Master of Arts in Teaching program.

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):  

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

a. Ph.D./Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or a related field.
b. A minimum of five years of teaching experience in an elementary classroom.
c. University teaching experience and expertise in instructional technology preferred.
d. Ability to teach courses in math methods preferred.

Application Process:
Send letter of application, vita, three recent letters of recommendation, and transcripts to:

Dominican University
Human Resources
7900 W. Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
hr@dom.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary and benefits are competitive.

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Staff Positions

Director of Special Events

FSLA Status: Exempt
Department: Institutional Advancement
Date Posted: Jun 20, 2008
Reports To: Executive Director of Constituent Relations
Availability: 6/16/08

Primary Purpose // Position Summary:

Dominican University seeks applicants for the position of Director of Special Events in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Reporting to the Executive Director of Constituent Relations, the Director will organize and manage specific events and programs that enhance relationships between potential donor constituents and the university.

  Job Components//Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain an annual special events and stewardship calendar with goals and objectives for the given fiscal year.
2. Supervise the university’s annual trustee benefit. This includes, but is not limited to the organization and implementation of all phases of an elegant event including mailings, catering, silent auction and coordination of volunteers. Coordinate with other university offices including the President’s Office, Development, Marketing and Communications, Performing Arts Center and others.
3. Plan, manage and execute large meetings and events that advance donor involvement, cultivation and stewardship. Programs and activities are to be reflective of the audience invited.
4. Coordinate with appropriate offices one-time events intended to spotlight significant university accomplishments (e.g. program announcements, groundbreakings, dedications, anniversaries, etc.).
5. Work in partnership with staff throughout the university to identify and develop existing university activities (e.g. Performing Arts Center, President’s Christmas Party, Rosarians, Scholarship Brunch, commencement, etc.) as opportunities to connect appropriate constituent groups to the university.
6. Assist in the coordination of appointments and activities when the President travels for Institutional Advancement purposes.
7. Create Presidential Executive Briefings containing pertinent information to be delivered to the President’s Office in a timely manner before selected events and programs.
8. Organize a team effort to develop and implement stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with donors.
9. Ensure that details of stewardship plans are compiled and communicated to all involved parties, and that the plans are documented, implemented and included in Raisers’ Edge.
10. Create and maintain a system that tracks special moments in the life of the university as well as the lives of the university’s key constituents. For the university, this would include school, building, program and departmental anniversaries. Constituent-based moments involve birthdays, wedding anniversaries, holiday greetings, birth announcements, condolences, etc.
11. Write personal acknowledgement and stewardship letters that demonstrate sincere and grateful appreciation of donors.
12. Identify best practices at other institutions for special events planning and operation as well as donor stewardship.
13. Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.
    

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):   

Experience in orchestrating special events and volunteers is required. Strong interpersonal and writing skills are essential. High personal motivation, organization, and follow-up; the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; teamwork orientation and collegial, collaborative style; understanding of principles and techniques relevant to major gift fundraising; an enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of individuals and a willingness to participate in evening and weekend activities are necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook. Demonstration of integrity, positive attitude and a sense of humor.

Education//Experience:  

Candidates for this position should have a minimum of three years experience working with multiple priorities, preferably in an education setting. Experience in special event planning/donor relations and/or stewardship is highly desirable. A bachelor’s degree is required.

 

To apply:

Please send cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to hr@dom.edu or Dominican University Human Resources, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305.

Graduate School of Social Work Admissions Recruiter

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly), 20 hours per week
Department: Graduate School of Social Work
Date Posted: Jun 10, 2008
Reports To: Assistant Dean of Recruitment, Admissions, and Marketing
Availability: August 4, 2008

Primary Purpose // Position Summary:

The Graduate School of Social Work Admissions Recruiter will play a very important role in the school’s recruitment and admissions efforts for the Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

  Job Components//Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Generate leads (i.e., graduate fairs, classroom visits), follow-up with inquiries, and convert inquiries into applicants
2. Process admission applications and successfully guide applicant through admissions process
3. Present MSW program information to prospects during information sessions, graduate fairs, individual meetings and other events
4. Assist with events (i.e, New Student Orientation and Retreat, Dean’s Reception)
5. Data entry of applicant data
6. Performs other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.
   

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet
• Strong writing and speaking skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to effectively present program information in front of midsize to large audiences
• Team player who is reliable and dedicated to assisting applicants through admissions process and increasing MSW program enrollment
  

Candidate must have personal car, valid driver’s license and availability to travel in and out of state to graduate fairs, conferences, classroom visits and must be available to work on some nights and weekends.

Education//Experience:  

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year sales and/or recruiting experience preferably in a college setting.

 

To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume & 3 references to Dominican University, Human Resources, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305 or hr@dom.edu.

Director of the Siena Center

FSLA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Department: The Siena Center
Date Posted: May 23, 2008
Reports To: Vice-President for Mission and Ministry
Availability: 9/1/08

Primary Purpose // Position Summary:  

The St. Catherine of Siena Center of Dominican University conducts educational, community-oriented programming to engage faith and scholarship with contemporary issues of church and society for the benefit of the university community, professional ministers and the wider community of faith. In the spirit of its namesake and patron, Catherine of Siena, the Siena Center is dedicated to the Church’s mission of justice in the world and the continuous and faithful reform of the Church. The Siena Center has five interrelated areas of distinction: exploration and advancement of the Catholic intellectual tradition; examination and sharing of Catholic Dominican spiritual traditions; engagement of the Catholic tradition with contemporary social questions; pursuit of the dialogue between religion and science; and exploration of contemporary ecclesial concerns. The work of the Director of the Center includes programming, marketing, representation, administration and fundraising responsibilities.

  Job Components//Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Designs programming, contacts potential speakers, and drafts program descriptions.
2. Leads marketing efforts, including the design and conduct of advertising campaigns.
3. Networks with various constituencies locally and nationally, representing the Siena Center before the Catholic community and other audiences.
4. Develops and monitors budget, recruits and evaluates staff, and oversees office management.
5. Designs and executes fundraising strategies, including grant writing and donor solicitation.
6. Represents the Siena Center on university committees and councils.
7. Performs other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):

1. Knowledge of the Catholic intellectual tradition in relation to the Center’s areas of distinction.
2. Strong communication, organizational, computer, and grant writing skills.

Education//Experience:

1. Experience in the design and coordination of educational programming.
2. Advanced degree in an appropriate field suitable for faculty appointment.

To apply:

Send cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Dominican University Human Resources, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305 or hr@dom.edu.

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