Director of Leadership & Community Engagement
Inside Higher Ed, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Director of Leadership & Community Engagement
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 294373
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., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their 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. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best‑In‑State Employers" for 2025.
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
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
Attend events/programs/activities that are sponsored by other departments within the Division or elsewhere several times each semester
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 $72,000 - $77,000 (exempt position, paid monthly)
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Five (5) 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 other required applications
Ability to respond effectively to 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 community members
Commitment to development of an 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 the University’s mission for student success
Awareness and understanding of elements related to Carnegie Classifications of community engagement
Demonstrated ability to initiate and produce leadership development programming for 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 February 20, 2026
Contact Information Department of Human Resources: (912) 478‑6947 | hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu USG Service Desk: (877) 251‑2644 | support@usg.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Human Resources at (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
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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., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their 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. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best‑In‑State Employers" for 2025.
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
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
Attend events/programs/activities that are sponsored by other departments within the Division or elsewhere several times each semester
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 $72,000 - $77,000 (exempt position, paid monthly)
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Five (5) 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 other required applications
Ability to respond effectively to 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 community members
Commitment to development of an 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 the University’s mission for student success
Awareness and understanding of elements related to Carnegie Classifications of community engagement
Demonstrated ability to initiate and produce leadership development programming for 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 February 20, 2026
Contact Information Department of Human Resources: (912) 478‑6947 | hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu USG Service Desk: (877) 251‑2644 | support@usg.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Human Resources at (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
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