Civic Life Administrator for Athletics

Overview

The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life is a national leader in civic education, whose teaching, research, and community partnerships are setting the standard for higher education’s role in civic engagement. As the only university-wide college of its kind, Tisch engages Tufts students in transformational learning opportunities via hands-on field-based experiences, community building, and public service. These engagements prepare them to become active citizens and community leaders. Tisch research centers conduct groundbreaking research on young people’s civic and political participation and forge innovative participatory action research partnerships with communities.

Tisch College’s North Star—building robust, inclusive democracy for an increasingly multiracial society—seeks to cultivate knowledge, leaders and living experiments that expand possibilities for democratic development in the context of increasing risks to democracy worldwide. Our work supports the University’s efforts to become an anti-racist institution. Our programs and research centers focus on strengthening the political participation and voices of historically marginalized people, especially youth, and on addressing the challenges of building and reviving democratic institutions needed for multiracial/ethnic societies.

What You'll Do

At Tisch College, every Tufts student - whatever their field of study, school, or degree program - has a pathway to civic engagement. The Tisch College student programs team oversees a robust portfolio of curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students across the university to develop and enhance civic learning. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, the Program Administrator oversees Tisch's work with athletics and supports multiple Tisch College student programs. The Program Administrator plays an integral role in supporting our work to meet students where they are and engage them throughout their time at Tufts.

• In collaboration with student program Director and Senior Managers, and in alignment with the Tisch College North Star - building robust, inclusive democracy for an increasingly multiracial society - support development of program strategy, goals, and content for a sustainable model for student-athlete civic engagement.
• Manage a comprehensive civic leadership development program for student-athletes each year.
  Teach and develop the Civic Life Ambassador Course in the spring and fall semester.
  Project plan, manage, and deliver on community initiatives and events each year.
  Partner with key campus stakeholders to lead the execution of public‑facing events and marketing efforts.
• Serve as advisor and resource for students offering one-on-one and group mentorship to support their success in Tisch College programs.
• Create partnerships with local community organizations in collaboration with Tisch College Community Partnerships and Tufts Government & Community Relations.
• With the Associate Director of Research and Development for Tisch College, implement and support program evaluation and assessment, suggesting program or curricular revisions based on findings.
  Promote and cultivate a culture of service and civic engagement within the athletic department and broader campus community.
• Manage professional development workshops and career night events for student-athletes.
  Supervise and mentor a team of student staff to enhance support for program delivery.
  Participate in development and monitoring of budgets; this includes:
  supporting the Sr. Program Manager in preparing reports and projections.
  collaboration with university/Tisch College advancement to support donor stewardship.
• In collaboration with colleagues at Tisch College, support Tisch College programs and initiatives, including:
  
  • Providing staffing, support and planning for the 2-week Leadership for Social Change high school summer program.
  • Serve on the Tisch Fund for Civic Engagement review committee, conducting interviews and collaborating on decisions and strategic goals for the Fund.
  • Support team efforts including interviewing students for peer leader positions and collaborating on other student program initiatives.
  • Develop and implement orientation, workshops, visits to program partner organizations off-campus, lectures, closing, presentations, and other events for student programs including during the academic year, summer, and student breaks (winter, spring).
  • Collaborate with the programs team on the development of new student programs in line with the mission and vision of Tisch College and Tufts University.
• Additional responsibilities, including:
  • Support Tisch College events with staffing and support, representing the college to various audiences for philanthropy and marketing purposes.
  • Attend team meetings, all-Tisch staff meetings, and other regular programming including events sponsored by the Tisch College DEIJ committee.
  • Facilitate gameday management and tournament hosting for NESCAC or NCAA tournaments as needed.
  • Attend athletics department meetings and support the athletic department as needed.
  • Participate in relevant committees, workshops, and trainings at Tisch and across Tufts to develop professional competencies and explore content of interest.

This is a hybrid position where there is flexibility around work scheduling. Due to the nature of this role, a minimum of 2 days a week in Athletics and 2 days a week at Tisch College are expected, with additional in person requirements based on events. Occasional evening and weekend work might be required during peak program times.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience OR Associates degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Employment experience in program development and administration.
• Experience working with high school and/or college students.
• Formal student mentoring support experience.
• Strong organization and creative problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with student programming, Collegiate athletics background (playing or working in an NCAA setting), experience with civic engagement programming.

Pay Range

Minimum $60,000.00, Midpoint $75,000.00, Maximum $90,100.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.