Director of Bowen Center for Public Affairs

Ball State University is seeking a Managing Director of the Bowen Center for Public Affairs.

Founded in March 2007, the Bowen Center for Public Affairs honors the integrity and leadership of Dr. Otis R. Bowen, the 44th Governor of Indiana, by advancing the ideals of civic literacy, community involvement, and public service embodied by Dr. Bowen's career.

The Bowen Center for Public Affairs directly supports Ball State University's strategic imperatives related to lifetime learning and providing enrichment programming that is enjoyed by community members locally and throughout the state. The Bowen Center emphasizes civic engagement, public management training, and public policy research and application.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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With input from the Bowen Center Board of Advisors, the Bowen Center is in the process of reinventing itself to meet contemporary political and governance needs in the State of Indiana. The successful candidate for Director will be a creative, forward thinker who generates and is prepared to implement innovative ideas. The Director is responsible for general oversight of all Bowen Center programs and activities, including budget administration and oversight, marketing, program development, fundraising, and community outreach. The Director works closely with the Ball State University Foundation and the Center's Board of Advisors in seeking support for the Center's activities. The successful candidate will have experience working in government and will have developed connections with officials at various levels of government.

Bachelor's Degree in political science or a related field from an accredited university by date of employment.

Experience in budget administration, personnel administration, fundraising, and marketing; demonstrated connections with state and local government officials, journalists, and alumni.

Master's Degree in political science or a related field from an accredited university by date of appointment.

Part-time Administrative Coordinator

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Actively promote available internship opportunities in meetings with Ball State University students and departmental internship coordinators

Act as the information clearinghouse for BSU departmental internship coordinators

Actively assist departmental internship coordinators in recruitment and seeking appropriate placement for interns

Oversee activities of Ball State's intern team at the Statehouse, reviewing daily activities of interns with frequent liaison with the interns and their employers, especially legislators. Where needed, create events for interns to share their experiences and information.

Cooperate with and assist BSU VP for Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement or their designee to recruit students for this program and to oversee their activities in the Statehouse

Investigate fundraising opportunities to support student access to and offset expenses for internships

Revise and prepare an annual statewide, nonpartisan public opinion poll measuring Hoosier opinion on various public policy issues facing the state. Generally administered in November. Work with the University's Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Industry engagement to seek input on the survey from the 4 respective caucuses in the Indiana House and Senate.

Disseminate the results of the survey with a plan for maximum local, state and national media penetration. Serve as media spokesman for survey results. Generally disseminated in early December.

Actively promote and publicize the work of the Bowen Center.

The Center has historically engaged with students and the general public in outreach events such as the Bowen Institute for Political Participation. The Director shall work with the Bowen Center Board of Advisors to conceptualize appropriate venues for future outreach initiatives

Communicate to the Board the activities of the Center and work with the Board under their general guidance to accomplish program goals

Other duties as assigned

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.