Job Details

Community Engagement Program Coordinator

Job ID: 296641

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Program Coordinator will support and lead initiatives that foster student involvement in service, civic engagement, and campus-community partnerships that enhance student belonging, retention, and success. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Belonging, this role will coordinate volunteer programs, serve as a liaison for students and alumni engagement, and assist with the technology platforms for volunteer management and student organization management. Additionally, this position will coordinate with student engagement for marketing and social media promotion for service-related programs and registered student organizations.

Responsibilities

Programming - 40

• Assess student program interests and create, develop, and plan high-impact events, workshops, and activities that promote student connection to campus and the community that improve student retention
• Manage event logistics, including budgeting, marketing, vendor coordination, staffing, and post-event evaluations
• Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners to expand event offerings and maximize student participation
• Help coordination and execution of various campus-wide and Community Engagement and Belonging events including but not limited to week of welcome, Bobcat marketplaces, admissions events, homecoming, Greek weekend, volunteer service days, and other campus events.

Administrative Support - 20

• General office duties include submitting space reservations, scheduling meetings/events/appointments, answering phone calls, assisting visitors with requests, managing email and social media accounts
• Supervise student support staff by assisting in delegating daily responsibilities.
• Assists in advising and consulting with student service organizations and service council to plan events that contribute to retention and engagement.
• Performs additional administrative duties as assigned

Assessment and Strategic Outreach - 20

• Track participation and measure the impact of engagement efforts on student retention and satisfaction through management of GC Connect and GivePulse.
• Utilize data to refine programming and target outreach to under engaged student populations
• Prepares special reports; answers requests for information which may include completing questionnaires and compiling data from files to ensure programming aligns with retention goals.

Other - 5

• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to creating departmental marketing materials, assisting other departments with campus-wide events, and serve on various campus committees.

All employees within the Division of Student Life will assist with at least three (3) student events/programs per semester that occur outside of regular business hours. Non-exempt employees must coordinate with their immediate supervisor for pre-approval of event service and the appropriate adjustments to their normal work schedule to accommodate the non-business work hours.
Examples of events/programs which satisfy the event service requirement include but are not limited to:
Fall - Week of Welcome, Move-In days, Family Weekend.
Spring - Homecoming, Spring Concert, Family Day, preview days, and Junior Day.

Marketing and Outreach - 15

• Develops and implements a comprehensive advertising and marketing plan to promote involvement in clubs, volunteer opportunities, and campus traditions to deepen student connections to campus and the community.
• Collaborate with alumni relations and student engagement offices on joint initiatives.
• Conduct targeted outreach to community partners to build and maintain relationships with the university.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Prior involvement in student leadership, volunteer coordination, or community engagement programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Enrollment in graduate level courses in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience

Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory, community engagement best practices, and/or college student retention programs.

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 7. The available salary range is $40,729.00 to $59,068.00 . Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Collaborate with various campus departments with a high degree of professionalism
• Represent Community Engagement and Belonging publicly at campus and community events like Milledgeville First Fridays, Service Saturdays, and orientation
• Develop and implement engaging programs that appeal to students
• Ability to collaborate with campus and community partners.
• Self-motivated, organized, and service-minded with strong problem-solving abilities.

SKILLS

• Technology skills, including database management, social media marketing, and graphic design.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification