Assistant Director for Community Engagement

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Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Community Engagement is an
integral part of the Engagement, Leadership, and Service Department and reports to the Director of Engagement, Leadership, and Service. This
position provides leadership for the department's community engagement portfolio, developing and implementing programs and initiatives that
promote student learning, active citizenship, and meaningful engagement with surrounding communities. The Assistant Director is primarily
responsible for the planning and administration of signature community engagement initiatives, including IMPACT Service Breaks and Dawg Day
of Service, as well as associated risk management, assessment, fiscal management, and program improvement efforts.

Additionally, this
position serves as the primary advisor to Serve UGA and develops educational and leadership experiences that prepare students for
responsible community engagement. In collaboration with campus stakeholders and local and statewide community partners, the Assistant
Director builds and sustains partnerships that advance departmental priorities and strengthen opportunities for student engagement,
learning, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field
and at least two years of full-time experience in a similar functional area is preferred. Experience in supervising, budgeting, event
management, advising student organizations, and leading collaborative efforts is preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

(50%) Community Engagement:

• Lead the planning, promotion, and execution of signature programs and events
  including Dawg Day of Service and IMPACT Service Break trips.
• Develop and implement risk management protocols for community-based
  experiences, service trips, volunteer activities, and large-scale events.
• Coordinate travel logistics, participant training,
  learning partner training, emergency procedures, and compliance requirements for service programs.
• Evaluate program needs and
  identify opportunities to strengthen the quality, accessibility, sustainability, and educational impact of community engagement
  experiences.
• Serve as a Learning Partner and provide on-call support during IMPACT Service Break trips to ensure participant safety
  and responsible engagement with community partners.
• Lead the coordination of on-campus advance voting efforts in coordination with
  the Student Government Association, Tate Student Center, Office of Government Relations, and Athens-Clarke County Elections
  Department.

(25%) Leadership Development and Student Organization Advising:

• Advise Serve UGA, a
  registered student organization responsible for building sustainable community relationships through learning, reflection, and
  service.
• Design and facilitate leadership programs, trainings, workshops, and reflection experiences focused on community
  engagement, active citizenship, and student leadership.
• Mentor and train student leaders in organizational management, including
  risk mitigation, marketing and promotion, team building, effective communication, and operational planning.

(25%)
Administrative Duties and Management:

• Provide strategic leadership for the department's community engagement
  portfolio, ensuring programs align with departmental, divisional, and institutional learning outcomes and strategic
  priorities.
• Develop and implement assessment and reporting processes to measure student learning, community impact, participation
  trends, and program effectiveness, to guide program improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Develop, manage, and reconcile
  budgets totaling approximately $50,000 in Student Activity Fee and private funding, ensuring responsible stewardship of University
  resources.
• Collaborate with departmental and divisional communications staff to develop and implement recruitment, marketing, and
  promotional strategies for community engagement initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with local and
  statewide partners, non-profits, community leaders, and campus stakeholders including Public Service and Outreach and the Office of
  Government Relations.