Executive Director of Community Engagement

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Columbia, South Carolina

$116.1K-$160K a year

Full-time

Logo : Posting Number :

Posting Number : STA00790PO24

STA00790PO24

Job Family :

Community and Social Service

Job Function :

Community Engagement / Outreach

USC Market Title :

Executive Director, Community Engagement

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 173010

Job Level :

E0 - Directors and Executives

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Executive Director of Community Engagement

Campus : Columbia

Columbia

Work County : Richland

Richland

College / Division :

Access, Civil Rights and Community Engagement

Department :

Access, Civil Rights and Community Engagement

State Pay Band : Unclassified

Unclassified

Approved Starting Salary :

$116,104

Advertised Salary Range :

$116,104-$160,000

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

37.5

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday, 8 : 30 am 5 : 00 pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis : 12 months

12 months

Job Search Category :

Other Professional

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort.

In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement :

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds.

We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability.

The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement.

We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary :

The Office of Access, Civil Rights, and Community Engagement is excited to announce the opening of the Executive Director of Community Engagement position.

Propelling the University of South Carolina toward deeper, more reciprocal and impactful community engagement, the Executive Director of Community Engagement (EDCE) is charged with building the University’s capacity to facilitate, elevate, and celebrate community-engaged work that expressly contributes to the public good.

Leading the University’s Office of Community Engagement, within the Division of Access, Civil Rights, and Community Engagement, the EDCE is responsible for creating a vision, mission, and values that guide the development and execution of strategic initiatives involving campus members across colleges, schools, and departments and community partners.

Fostering relationships through the communication of the university’s strategic goals, objectives, and programs, the EDCE will organize and lead an infrastructure that facilitates community engagement, develops partnerships to effectively advance community transformation, and identifies target areas to maximize the university’s social impact.

The Office of Community Engagement is expected to navigate multiple priorities, dynamic stakeholder groups, and the complexities inherent in collaboration to build organizational capacities that align with the University’s existing and planned campus programs and initiatives.

As the leader of this office, the EDCE serves as a key University liaison to individuals, K-12 schools, community organizations, and businesses within the greater Columbia area.

As head of the Office for Community and Engagement, the Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing the Office’s goals and objectives and overseeing its fiscal, reporting, and personnel administration.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience, including some prior management experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in communications, public relations, social work, education or a related field; 5 or more years’ experience in community or government relations, public affairs, education, strategic communication, or related field, including three years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge of transformational practices that empower students, staff, and faculty to address contemporary community needs
Demonstrated experience cultivating meaningful collaborative relationships with diverse populations (including individuals who are first-generation and / or come from underrepresented groups) and diverse organizations
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills supporting key relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external.

Must be willing to serve as a University spokesperson.

Ability to manage complex programs and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
Ability to clearly define partnership goals, identify effective processes, and assess outcomes
Ability to use evidence (data, research, etc.) to inform decision-making

Job Duty :

Develop, execute, and oversee a comprehensive community engagement plan that supports the University’s strategic priorities and advances relationships between the university and the community through : a) identifying innovative community engagement and service learning opportunities, b) brokering engagement requests between the community and the university, and c) research and assessment to continuously improve and expand our impact.