Director of Leadership & Community Engagement
Job ID: 303989
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.
With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Office of Leadership & Community Engagement
Job Summary
Lead the supervision, administration, and evaluation of a comprehensive student leadership and community engagement program on multiple campuses.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT). SALT members lead and foster staff engagement, are knowledgeable of issues that impact the Division, and collaborate with one another. SALT members lead and foster creative thinking while championing innovative programs that impact student success
- Foster an inclusive university community and promote equity for all students
- Attend events/programs/activities that are sponsored by other departments within or by the Division that include/do not include own department several times each semester
- Oversee organization, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement (OLCE) across multiple campuses. Functional areas within OLCE include leadership development initiatives, community engagement and service, sustainability programming, and Student Government Association
- Manage departmental budget and financial accounts from varied sources (Student Activity Fee, Sustainability Fee, E&G, other revenue)
- Align and integrate area mission and goals across other functional areas by identifying ways to collaborate intra-divisionally and university-wide on events, initiatives, programs, or services
- Lead development of curricular and co-curricular interdisciplinary leadership and service learning opportunities
- Oversee organization and evaluation of LEAD courses offered by OLCE
- Develop relationships with the community and local agencies to establish and maintain academic and co-curricular partnerships
- Supervise and evaluate professional staff, graduate students, and student assistants
- Direct training with staff and students that includes content to grow understanding of assigned work duties, collaboration, and belonging
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Master's Degree
Required Experience
- Five (5) or more years of related work experience
- Supervisory and leadership experience
- Budget development and management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Abilities in teaching, coaching, leadership development and/ or community engagement principles
Preferred Educational Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel or Student Affairs
Preferred Experience
- Two (2) or more years as an Assistant, Associate or Director in student leadership development, community engagement or related experience
Proposed Salary
$77,000
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
- Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Ability to create/develop and implement programs, plans/goals, policies and procedures
- Ability to identify and address problems, formulate rules, articulate policies and rules to internal and external constituents
- Ability to communicate to a broad range of people including students, faculty, staff, and members of the community
- Commitment to development of academic-residential campus environment through student-centered, collaborative teamwork across academic and Student Affairs units
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
- Awareness/understanding of elements related to Carnegie Classifications of community engagement
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and produce leadership development programming to a college student audience
- Understanding of methods to engage community partners with the University
- Broad understanding of University policies, procedures and practices
- Problem-solving and team-building experience
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Demonstrated ability to guide and shape leadership development programming to college students
- Demonstrate a personal code of ethics within professional practice
Apply Before Date
October 9, 2026
Application review may begin as early as September 25, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
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.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work generally performed in an office environment.
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
- Travel may be required.
- Work in direct contact with a dynamic student population.
Background Check
- Position of Trust + Education & Credit