Director of the Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies

SUMMARY: The Director of the Richard L. and Judith A. Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies provides programmatic oversight and leadership for the only endowed Center for Nordic Studies in North America. In this new position, the director will work collaboratively with the executive director to craft a vision for the Center as a catalyst for connection between the campus community and the Nordic region. The director will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Center’s physical space and its programming to expand the robust curricular and co-curricular offerings in Nordic Studies.Salary: $54,500 - $67,500ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIESProvide programmatic oversight for key Center priorities Manage the budgets for the CenterManage the facilities and scheduling for the physical Center space Maintain strong connections with partner institutions in the United States and abroad Identify new partner institutions Manage grants for students, faculty and staff within the Center Collaborate with the Executive Director to craft a new strategic plan Develop robust programming with on and off campus partners, including partnerships to develop internship placements for students in the Nordic region Provide leadership and oversight for visits of dignitaries from the Nordic region Hire, train and supervise student workers for the Center Supervisory Responsibilities2-3 student workers EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE And SKILLSEducation: Bachelor’s degree Experience:Developing and sustaining programs Creating and maintaining budget systems Communicating effectively and clearly with on and off campus stakeholders Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the collegePHYSICAL DEMANDS And WORK ENVIRONMENTMust be willing to work occasional long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends Involves sitting, standing, and walking Some situations may involve heavy lifting Pleasant, smoke free, air conditioned in summer and comfortably warm in winter