Job Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Director of Student-Led Engagement is a dedicated, passionate, and motivational leader, who inspires and works well with students, colleagues, alumni, and community partners to embrace the mission of Emory University and Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) by collaborating to better the world through our service-learning and community engagement programs.
• This position plays an instrumental role in the daily management and execution of programs and services, including, but not limited to logistics and communications in the student-led engagement area.
• The position works full-time in the CCE office, but will also spend significant time, as needed, across campus and in the community.
• This position reports to the Senior Director of Civic and Community Engagement.
• Responsibilities:
  • Leads the Student-led Community Engagement area and provides strategic planning, visioning, financial management, and innovation for the area - specifically focused on reflection, professional development (professional staff and students), student leadership development, innovation, sustainability, growth, and connection to other offices within Campus Life and collaborators across the university.
  • The area includes Volunteer Emory, with its Days of Service, Alternative Breaks, Weekly Service Trips, Community Connection events, and Social Justice Education team, as well as SHINE: Education. Engagement. Partnership.
  • Emory\'s premier engagement program with the refugee, immigrant, and new American communities in metro Atlanta as well as other project-based student group collaborations and support.
  • Serves on the Leadership Team for the Center for Civic and Community Engagement (CCE).
  • Represents Emory, Campus Life, and CCE in various campus, community, state, and national settings, when needed and approved by supervisor.
  • Additionally, attends 1:1, staff, ECL, and other University related meetings and events related to the position.
  • Develops and maintains systems to deliver programs and services effectively and safely, while considering and leading innovations and improvements in programming.
  • Maintains and develops strong relationships and open communications with all stakeholders (students, staff, alumni, faculty, and community partners).
  • Supports stakeholders through site visits, meetings, email, phone, and other communications.
  • Coordinates and manages the Emory Civic and Community Engagement Roundtable, including coordination of and participation on the Steering Committee (in collaboration with colleagues in other Emory offices).
  • Serves as a lead manager for Emory OPEN, a software solution to manage, track, report, and assess civic and community engagement activities enterprise-wide for the entire University, including serving on the Steering Committee.
  • Participates in the Emory Cares/Volunteering steering group of the Emory Alumni Association, central Human Resources, and the Office of Government and Community Affairs; builds on existing collaborations with advancement and alumni affairs focused on their Emory Cares brand.
  • Participates in the Atlanta Coalition group comprised of the Emory Alumni Association, the Center for Civic and Community Engagement, the Office of Government and Community Affairs, and the Center for Civic and Community Engagement.
  • Assists with grant, development, and alumni outreach opportunities.
  • Keeps apprised of best practices in the field (e.g., student affairs, student-development, community engagement, assessment, diversity/inclusion, online platforms, and leadership development) and technological innovations as related to the position, and makes recommendations on process improvements.
  • Develops regular reports and communications to assist with the promotion, understanding, assessment, and support of the area and the CCE.
  • Serves on university-wide committees and national committees as appropriate and needed.
  • Supervises staff positions; supervises and mentors graduate assistants.
  • Supervisory duties will also include student workers and student volunteers.
  • Serves as needed on the Steering Committee for The Research University Civic and Community Engagement Network (TRUCEN), and also participates in TRUCEN and Campus Compact working groups and communities of practice.
  • Actively participates in Campus Compact on behalf of Emory.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master\'s degree or higher with strong academic record, and five years of relevant professional work experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Meaningful experience doing community engagement and service learning work, particularly in under-resourced communities, managing student organizations, large-scale event planning, student programming, and advising.
• Fluency in computer skills, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, and other internet-based programs.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture: The COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption is currently only required for individuals working in a clinical setting. For more information on the University or Hospital policies, including exemptions, please see our website.
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran\'s status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran\'s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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