Assistant Director Community Engagement - 3355
Full Time
Pembroke, NC 28372
Posted
Job description
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Position Details
Position Information
Division
Student Affairs
Department
Community & Civic Engagement
Working Title
Assistant Director Community Engagement - 3355
Vacancy Type
Instructional, Research and Information Technology
Min T/E Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in any field. One -three years of experience in working with student populations and in working and collaborating with community based organizations, government agencies, and non-profits.
FTE
1
Salary Range
Commensurate upon Education and Experience
Hiring Range
Commensurate upon Education and Experience
Position #
3355
FLSA Status
Exempt
Months per year
12
Primary Purpose of Organization Unit
The UNC Pembroke Office for Community and Civic Engagement will provide meaningful co- and extra-curricular developmental and educational opportunities for students to recognize their civic potential and challenge students to enrich and enhance their education experience to become responsible citizens through active, engaged service as outlined by the University’s mission.
Guided by the University’s Core Values, the Office for Community and Civic Engagement is committed to enhancing the overall educational experience of students by:
Guided by the University’s Core Values, the Office for Community and Civic Engagement is committed to enhancing the overall educational experience of students by:
- Providing resources and develop opportunities where students experience and gain knowledge of social, political, and economic issues and engage communities, both local and global, through service;
- Involving students in the planning, resource development and implementation of co- and extra-curricular activities; and,
- Supporting positive educational outcomes including the ability to create, function in and maintain a socially just, culturally engaged, civically responsible, sustainable and technologically advanced community
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to support the office in developing new and strengthening existing community based relationships that are necessary in providing students with opportunities to engage in high impact practices in a variety of disciplines.
Job Description
Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.
In addition to working directly with campus partners and community partners to organize and administer innovative and impactful partnerships, this position would be responsible for developing educational opportunities for agency representatives and facilitating training for agencies as it relates to student development, working with faculty, and engaging the UNCP Campus. This position would take the lead on developing new initiatives and programs that connect and educate community partners to intentionally engage students in high-impact practices focused on civic and community engagement. This will be accomplished by, but not limited to:
This position will be directly responsible for conducting and coordinating community partner engagement for days of service, managing volunteer fairs and networking events; serving as host site leader for special large-scale volunteer-based events; coordinating a community organization network that provides access to community partners; building relationships with potential donors to provide support for CCE programs and the CARE Resource Center.
In addition to working directly with campus partners and community partners to organize and administer innovative and impactful partnerships, this position would be responsible for developing educational opportunities for agency representatives and facilitating training for agencies as it relates to student development, working with faculty, and engaging the UNCP Campus. This position would take the lead on developing new initiatives and programs that connect and educate community partners to intentionally engage students in high-impact practices focused on civic and community engagement. This will be accomplished by, but not limited to:
- Developing and implementing community partner development training and workshops
- Conducting needs assessments for community and partnering agencies
- Serve as the Lead Manager of UNCP Serve and maintenance of partner profiles
- Assist and train partners in UNCP Serve
- Conduct and Coordinate Annual Community Partner Symposium
This position will be directly responsible for conducting and coordinating community partner engagement for days of service, managing volunteer fairs and networking events; serving as host site leader for special large-scale volunteer-based events; coordinating a community organization network that provides access to community partners; building relationships with potential donors to provide support for CCE programs and the CARE Resource Center.
This position would supervise and support the development of student leaders in planning community-based service programs, assist with coordinating alternative break programs, and implement campus-wide outreach of civic and community engagement opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Management Preference
Applicants must be innovative and creative in developing partnerships with agencies and organizations that promote academic service-learning, community service, civic engagement opportunities for faculty and students; have the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously; travel locally and regionally to meet with existing and new community partners, excellent writing and public speaking, marketing skills; must be able to work independently and part of a team.
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation
Posting Information
Job Opening Date
02/02/2023
Job Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Category
Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional
Posting Number
EPA00764
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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