Fleischhacker Center Director

Overview

Position Summary
The Fleischhacker Center and Experience Hub at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invite applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Director of the Fleischhacker Center.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

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The Director of the Mark and Teresa Fleischhacker Center for Ethical Leadership in Action (Fleischhacker Center) serves as a strategic leader and connector between CSB+SJU and its surrounding communities. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition of community responsibility and holistic education, this role fosters meaningful external partnerships for both community-engaged learning (CEL) and future employer engagement. The Director cultivates relationships that enrich student learning experiences, increase the visibility of students to future employers, and strengthen CSB+SJU’s role as a vital and responsive community partner.

The Director is also a key leader on the True North Journey team (CSB+SJU’s signature four-year experience) guiding the strategy and implementation of a community mentorship program for CSB+SJU students.

Application review will begin on February 12, 2026.

CSB and SJU believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Strategic Leadership & Vision (60%)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external partnership strategy aligned with CSB+SJU’s mission and values.
• Guide the strategy and implementation of a community mentorship program for CSB+SJU students.
• Hire and lead a team of program managers (Network Navigators) to support the growth of the community mentorship program.
• Serve as a thought leader in community engagement, social impact, and public scholarship.
• Represent CSB+SJU at community events, coalitions, and regional networks.
• Build and sustain mutually beneficial community relationships with nonprofits, schools, businesses, government agencies, and civic organizations.
• Develop and cultivate strategic partnerships with community organizations and individuals to provide experiential learning opportunities and connections.
• Partner with faculty in developing and integrating CEL components into their classrooms.
• Partner with Experience and Professional Development (XPD), the Center for Global Education (CGE), and Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholars (OURS) to engage students on behalf of the Experience Hub.

Operational Management (40%)

• Manage daily operations of the Fleischhacker Center, including effective training and supervision of staff.
• Oversee the Fleischhacker Center’s budget of operational and endowment funds.
• Facilitate and manage meetings for the Fleischhacker Advisory Committee.
• Facilitate collaborative programming that address community needs and enhance student learning.
• Implement tools and processes for tracking community engagement.
• Analyze and report community engagement trend information and recommend institutional…