The University of Maine Center on Aging Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers older adults a more meaningful life in retirement through volunteer service that is responsive to community needs. RSVP acts as a clearinghouse, matching volunteers with the needs of local non-profit organizations. RSVP also develops and administers volunteer services based on the federal model of programming-for-impact. Local RSVP programs have an established community service organization as a sponsor and receive funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service as well as the state and local communities. Under the general direction of the Director of UM Center on Aging and AmeriCorps’ program policy guidelines, the RSVP Director has fulltime responsibility for the development and operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs, in coordination with the Center on Aging and RSVP Advisory Council. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $50,000 to $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfjQu-1hWY\_s1mOwVNOmTMD9W8VvgXTX/view?usp=sharing) About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism (https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/) to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer. Qualifications: Required: + Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Experience in working with those over 55 years of age and volunteers is essential. Preferred: + Grant writing and management experience. + Program development and promotion experience. + Knowledge of AmeriCorps programs and policies. + Demonstrated leadership and group process skills. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Must be self-motivated and self-directed and meet deadlines. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and highly detailed work. + Grants and budget management experience. + Experience in marketing and public relations. + Successful experience in working collaboratively with volunteer boards, and nonprofit organizations. + Excellent computer skills (Windows XP, Excel, Access, Publisher programs). + Demonstrated effective supervisory experience. + Ability to travel (local, regionally, nationally) normally requiring a valid driver’s license. Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on July 25, 2025. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Patricia Oh at patricia.oh@maine.edu. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.