Manager - College and Community Engagement - Paulding Site

Job ID: 282758

Location: GHC - Paulding Instr. Site

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

The College and Community Engagement Managers support Georgia Highlands College's mission and strategic vision by serving as a key liaison between the assigned GHC location and the local community. This role focuses on fostering relationships, promoting the college's programs, supporting regional operations, and coordinating events and initiatives that enhance engagement, student success, and institutional growth.

The College and Community Engagement Managers works closely with the Director of College and Community Engagement and internal stakeholders to strengthen the college's visibility and partnerships in the community.

The College and Community Engagement Director will supervise this position. The supervisor will assign work in terms of broad goals and objectives and reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of activities.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

• This position will supervise student assistants.

• Works to develop unity among all GHC locations.

Facility Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for daily operations at the assigned location, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

• Collaborate with facilities and security teams to address maintenance, repairs, and accessibility needs at the assigned GHC location.

• Facilitate the use of college facilities by coordinating room assignments and event spaces with facilities.

• Conduct regular assessments to ensure the location is functional and meets institutional standards.

Community Engagement

• Represent the college at community events, meetings, and forums, serving as an advocate for its programs and initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to create partnerships that benefit the college and community.

• Collaborate with community stakeholders to support recruitment efforts, resource sharing, and shared initiatives.

• Actively promote the college's mission and offerings to enhance regional visibility and impact.

Event Support and Coordination

• Assist in planning and executing events at the assigned location, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

• Work with internal teams to coordinate logistical needs, such as AV, IT, catering, and facilities support.

• Support external organizations using college spaces to ensure positive experiences and promote future partnerships.

• Partner with the Director of College and Community Engagement to develop signature events that showcase the college's impact.

Student and Institutional Support

• Collaborate with academic and student services teams to foster a supportive and engaging environment for students.

• Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives, including outreach to prospective students and support for student organizations.

• Act as a resource for faculty, staff, and students to ensure effective communication and access to college services.

• Support institutional projects and initiatives as directed by the Director of College and Community Engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships and manage complex projects.

• Demonstrated success in budget management, event planning, and staff supervision.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Master's degree Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require one (1) to three (3) years of related experience.

Proposed Salary

The salary is $50,000

This is a fully benefitted position and is a Position of Trust.

Driving for the college is required.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter

Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies

• Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies

• Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures

• Knowledge of college human resource policies

• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

• Skill in oral and written communication

• Skills in project management with emphasis on detail orientation

• Organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to provide excellent customer service

• Ability to plan and execute a variety of events

Apply Before Date

Applications accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.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 26 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

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6051413

Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

https://www.jobelephant.com/