Director of the Renaissance Institute

Title: Director of the Renaissance Institute

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Part-Time (24 HR/Week); 10-Month Staff (8/1 – 5/31)

Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: Chief of Staff (Indirect Report: RI Council President)

Supervisory Responsibility: Program Coordinator

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Backup is: Program Coordinator

II. Basic Function

The Renaissance Institute (RI) of NDMU offers an array of non-credit courses within a supportive social environment designed for the adult learner. The Director, in collaboration with the RI Council, oversees and manages the planning and day-to-day operations of the Institute, including overseeing staff, budget, and the implementation of the Institute’s goals and objectives. The Director shall serve as an ex-officio non-voting member on RI Council Committees and interface with the University and external stakeholders. The Director creates, implements, and maintains avenues to link RI and its members effectively with NDMU.

III. Essential Functions

1. In collaboration with the RI Council, oversees and manages the planning and day-to-day operations – administrative, academic, budgetary, marketing/recruitment, and advancement – of RI.
2. Communicates with the RI Council, Officers, Committee Chairpersons, and RI members in the implementation of programs and activities.
3. Prepares the RI annual budget proposal with input and feedback from the RI Council, and exercises oversight of the approved RI budget, including signing authority for expenditures in accordance with the University’s Signing Policy. Provides monthly NDMU general ledger and agency reports to the RI Council, or designee(s).
4. Represents RI in all public meetings, general publications, and relations with internal University and external stakeholders. 
5. Develops an annual marketing plan with input and feedback from the RI Council. Implements the marketing plan and oversees, coordinates, and/or prepares all RI marketing and outreach efforts, in collaboration with NDMU’s Offices of Marketing and Communications, including brochures, website, traditional and social media, and any other promotional materials.
6. Oversees and assists in RI member registration and ensures registrations are entered into the NDMU system in a timely manner. 
7. Identify and pursue grants and other philanthropic sponsorship opportunities, in consultation with the Office of Institutional Advancement, to advance the mission and work of RI.
8. Oversees and assists in providing technical and logistical support for RI instructors including classroom reservations, setup, IT functionality, training, and other logistical issues. 
9. Systematically collect and analyze RI data and other assessment information to continually evaluate, inform, and improve the planning, processes and practices of RI. 
10. Serves as a liaison between the RI Council and the University, including resolving issues, accessing shared resources (IT, Finance, Marketing and Communications, Public Safety, etc.) integrating RI as member of the University community, expanding RI member benefits and opportunities, etc. 
11. Proactively create and market specific opportunities for members to interact as a part of the NDMU community with faculty, staff, and students. 
12. Serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of RI committees (except the Executive Committee) and assist the committees in the planning and execution of their responsibilities.
13. Serve on University committees, taskforces, workgroups, etc. as designated. 
14. Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.

IV. Qualifications

Knowledge: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience successfully leading a membership based organization and managing volunteers. Experience in a higher education setting and working with older adults is preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Skills/Aptitude:   

• Commitment to and experience in lifelong learning.
• Flexibility, high energy level, collaborative style of leadership.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of traditional and social media marketing techniques, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, to drive membership growth.
• Ability to supervise staff, engage in short- and long-term planning, and oversee budgets.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple, concurrent projects and deadlines with minimal supervision. 
• Recognition of the needs of adult learners, including the ability to communicate with and problem solve with RI members and volunteers. 
• An appreciation and commitment to the history, values and mission of NDMU and RI. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and Zoom required. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g. Ellucian Colleague) preferred.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment (walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching, etc.). Some occasional moderate physical demands such as bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, and pushing may be required – Must be able to lift at least 20lbs.

Pre-Employment Requirements:  Must pass a background check.

Training Requirements:

1. Preventing Exposure to Bloodbourne Pathogens 
2. FERPA
3. Title IX
4. Hazard Communication Right to Know
5. Active Shooter
6. Preventing Office Hazards
7. Mission Education

Other Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Responsible Employee (RE). A RE is required to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. 

Additional Information: 

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression) or veteran status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Title IX/504/ADA Coordinator, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.