"Assistant Director Community Engagement - 3355"

The Assistant Director strengthens UNC Pembroke’s partnerships with the broader community while advancing student success through resource connection, engagement opportunities, and collaborative initiatives.

A primary focus of the role is community partnership development and engagement, which involves building and maintaining relationships with agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and government organizations to support service-learning, engagement, and basic needs programs. The Assistant Director will serve as the main liaison between the university and community partners, organize events such as partnership fairs and resource sessions, and manage community partner profiles through UNCP Serve.

In addition, the Assistant Director will work directly with students to connect them with campus and community resources that address basic need challenges in an effort to remove barriers to academic and personal success. This includes developing and implementing systems to proactively identify and refer students to appropriate resources, facilitate a cross-agency network that connects students with resources and service opportunities while addressing resource gaps, and oversee student outreach efforts that increase awareness and utilization of support services.

The position will develop and offer opportunities for community partners to engage with students and support efforts to secure donations, sponsorships, and other forms of support for community engagement and basic needs initiatives. The Assistant Director will supervise student leaders and interns who support outreach, engagement, and resource connection efforts.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in any field. One-three years of experience in working with student populations and in working and collaborating with community based organizations, government agencies, and non-profits.

Management Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• One-two (2) years of experience in community engagement, student affairs, social services, or program coordination preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with external organizations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.