Job Details
Job Title: Program Manager, Community Engagement
Location: Albany State Rec. Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 301764
About Us
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
The Program Manager for Community Engagement provides day-to-day leadership for two components of ASU's Title III, Part B-funded initiative, Impact Through Engagement: Advancing Learning and Community Partnerships: the Presidential Lecture Series and Community-Based Wellness Projects.
Reporting to the VP for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, this position plans, coordinates, implements, and assesses programming that brings nationally recognized speakers to campus and builds wellness initiatives in partnership with academic departments such as Health and Human Performance and the Darton College of Health Professions.
Working closely with the Program Director, the Program Manager translates strategic goals into measurable outcomes, collaborates with faculty, community organizations, alumni, and civic partners, and may supervise student workers, graduate assistants, and volunteers supporting the initiative.
Responsibilities
Presidential Lecture Series- Planning and Execution
- Serve as operational lead for planning, logistics, and execution of Presidential Lecture Series events under the Program Director's direction.
- Research and recommend speakers across five thematic areas (Community Impact, Education, Business/Entrepreneurship, Research/Innovation, Wellness), maintaining a balanced annual calendar.
- Design student engagement opportunities (planning committees, Q&A sessions, reflections) tied to each lecture.
- Collaborate with faculty, particularly in Health and Human Performance and Darton College of Health Professions, to align Wellness-themed programming with academic content.
- Manage event logistics (venue, A/V, catering, accessibility, speaker travel) and coordinate promotion with University Relations, Marketing, and Alumni Affairs.
- Maintain records of attendance, engagement, and partnerships for grant reporting.
Community Based Wellness Projects- Planning and Execution
- Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of Community-Based Wellness Projects.
- Serve as primary liaison to Health and Human Performance and Darton College of Health Professions to embed wellness projects into at least 3 academic courses, engaging 100+ students per cycle.
- Plan and execute at least 6 community wellness events per cycle with local health agencies and community partners.
- Develop community partnership agreements and manage relationships with health organizations and civic agencies.
- Design assessment tools to track student wellness knowledge outcomes (target: 75% reporting increased knowledge).
- Report outcome data to Program Director and support institutionalization of wellness initiatives.
Cross-Collaborative Academic Engagement
- Serve as primary liaison between Student Affairs and academic colleges, especially Health and Human Performance and Darton College of Health Professions.
- Maintain communication with department chairs and faculty to ensure programmatic alignment.
- Develop experiential learning opportunities connecting coursework to community engagement.
- Coordinate student organizations and health-related student groups in initiative programming.
- Support pathways for course credit, service-learning, or practice hours through participation.
- Share program updates and outcomes with academic partners to sustain faculty engagement.
Student Engagement, Leadership, and Mentorship
- Recruit and mentor undergraduate students, especially from health-related programs, for event and project participation.
- Design leadership development activities, reflections, and workshops tied to programming.
- Supervise student workers, graduate assistants, and volunteers.
- Serve as a role model fostering civic responsibility and experiential learning.
- Support outreach to underrepresented student populations and connect participation to career readiness.
Assessment, Data Management, and Reporting
- Design and manage data collection systems for both program components in line with grant indicators.
- Analyze data to track progress and identify improvement areas.
- Prepare regular reports for the Program Director supporting grant compliance.
- Maintain accurate records per federal and university data policies.
- Share outcomes with academic partners to support continuous improvement.
Partnership Development and Community Relations
- Cultivate relationships with community organizations, health agencies, and alumni networks.
- Serve as day-to-day liaison for wellness and lecture series partnerships.
- Support development of MOUs and partnership agreements.
- Represent the initiative at community events and partner meetings.
- Identify new partnership opportunities and support alumni engagement in lecture programming.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Assist in monitoring program budgets and expenditures.
- Coordinate scheduling, calendars, and communication plans.
- Support development of promotional and programmatic materials.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Student Affairs, Education, Public Health, Health Sciences, Human Performance, Social Work, Communication, or a related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community engagement, student affairs, program coordination, public health, health education, or a related area within a higher education or nonprofit setting.
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing events, programs, or community initiatives with measurable outcomes.
- Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with academic departments, community organizations, nonprofit agencies, or civic partners.
- Experience developing and administering program assessments, surveys, or evaluation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across academic units and administrative divisions. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving diverse student and community populations.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Student Affairs, Education, Public Health, Health Sciences, Human Performance, Social Work, Communication, Divinity, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience working on federally funded grant programs, including Title III or other U.S. Department of Education initiatives.
- Experience with public health, wellness programming, health equity, or community health education.
- Familiarity with health professions education, allied health programming, or human performance disciplines.
- Experience coordinating service-learning, civic engagement, or experiential learning programs within an academic setting, particularly within health-related disciplines.
- Experience planning and coordinating large-scale public events, lecture series, or signature institutional programming.
- Knowledge of student leadership development frameworks and co-curricular engagement best practices.
- Experience supervising student workers, graduate assistants, or program volunteers.
Proposed Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
- Cover letter.
- Resume.
- Transcripts.
- A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs, events, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence, program reports, promotional materials, and presentations for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, community partners, and students across diverse disciplines and backgrounds, with particular strength in cross-departmental and cross-college relationship building.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty in health-related academic disciplines.
- Knowledge of program assessment methodologies, data collection tools, and outcome-based reporting.
- Understanding of public health principles, community wellness frameworks, and health equity concepts as they apply to community engagement programming.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, taking initiative while remaining responsive to supervisory direction.
- High degree of cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and community service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, event management tools, and data management or survey platforms.
- Familiarity with federal grant compliance requirements and higher education administrative processes preferred.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by program events and community activities.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
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