Community Engagement Manager

Clayton State University; Georgia; On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to lead development, implementation, and assessment of community engagement programs across campus. The role oversees daily office operations, supervises staff, and builds strategic partnerships to advance institutional priorities and regional impact.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision-making, collaboration with external partners, and expansion of experiential learning opportunities within Georgia's public academic health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with three years' experience facilitating community-based initiatives, managing partnerships, or related programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess community engagement programs and cross-campus collaborations aligned with institutional priorities.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Community Engagement office and supervise staff.
• Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with community organizations and external partners.
• Utilize assessment data to drive continuous improvement of programs and partnerships.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Engagement database software

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The Corporate & Community Engagement team serves as Augusta University's bridge between campus and community, fostering collaborations that drive innovation, workforce development, and regional growth.

By cultivating partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofits, the department advances research, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic vitality across Georgia. Its mission is to connect the university's expertise and resources with community needs, creating opportunities that benefit students, partners, and the state's economy.

Our team includes Corporate Engagement, Economic & Workforce Development, Community Engagement, Continuing Education, and Regional Community Relations.

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Manager leads the development, implementation, and assessment of community engagement programs, strategic initiatives, and cross-campus collaborations that advance institutional priorities and community impact. This position oversees daily operations of the Community Engagement office, supervises professional and student staff and fosters a collaborative, high-performing team culture. The manager cultivates and maintains strategic community partnerships, evaluates program and partnership effectiveness, and uses assessment data to drive continuous improvement. The role supports institutional efforts related to the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, faculty development in community-engaged learning, and the expansion of experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, the Community Engagement Manager serves as an institutional representative, coordinates communication and recognition initiatives, and ensures accurate data management and reporting to support strategic decision‑making and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION:
-Manages the implementation and assessment of community engagement programs and cross campus collaborations, including signature events, recognition initiatives, and strategic projects.
-Ensures program initiatives align with institutional strategy and community impact goals while maintaining operational excellence.
-Supports and coordinates institutional efforts related to the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, including data collection, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts to sustain readiness between application cycles.

LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT:
- Provides direct supervision to community engagement coordinator, database specialist, and student workers, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and institutional goals.
-Establishes performance expectations, supports professional development, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Partners with the Community Engagement Director to manage daily office operations, workflow, resource allocation, and administrative processes to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
- Monitors team performance and implements strategies to ensure accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality outcomes.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP:
- Cultivates and sustains strategic partnerships with community organizations.
- Serves as a liaison to external partners, ensuring mutually beneficial collaboration and clear communication.
- Identifies new partnership opportunities that advance institutional priorities and community-defined needs.
- Develops and implements assessment strategies to evaluate program effectiveness and partnership quality, including gathering and analyzing feedback from community partners to incorporate external perspectives.
- Utilizes assessment findings to inform continuous improvement of programs, partnerships, and institutional practices.

COMMUNICATIONS, VISIBILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION:
- Manages implementation of communication strategies that highlight community engagement impact, promote opportunities, and enhance internal and external visibility.
- Coordinates recognition efforts that celebrate contributions of students, faculty, staff, and community partners, reinforcing a culture of engagement.
- Supports the coordination and facilitation of the Community Engagement Leadership Council (CELC), aligning cross-campus efforts and advancing institutional priorities.
- Represents Augusta University in community engagement committees, advisory groups, and regional initiatives to strengthen partnerships and elevate institutional visibility.

COMMUNITY-ENGAGED LEARNING SUPPORT AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT:
- Supports faculty in the development and implementation of community-engaged learning.
- Provides consultation, resources, and training to advance community-engaged pedagogy.
- Collaborates with academic units to expand course-based partnerships and strengthen student experiential learning opportunities.

DATA MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT:
- Oversee data tracking and reporting processes related to community engagement activities and partnerships.
- Ensures the integrity and maintenance of systems that document participation, outcomes, and institutional reach to support strategic decision‑making and institutional reporting.

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field including (but not limited to) Business, Public Relations, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Marketing Communications or Human Resources with three years prior experience facilitating community-based initiatives, managing and/or coordinating community partnerships, projects and programs, prior project management/event coordination experience, and experience working with and administering relationship/engagement database software.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field highly preferred.

Expert level experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Prior community engagement software management experience a plus.

Academic experience working with service-learning curriculum/programs

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

High level of proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite

SKILLS

Strong organization and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates placing a high priority on serving internal and external partners in a timely manner

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to listen, be empathetic, motivate, and follow through
Ability to interpret detailed documents, reports, and files
Ability to multi-task, think creatively and handle a heavy workload
Ability to work independently to solve problems, handle confidential information and navigate sensitive situations
Ability to be tenacious and be eager to seize challenges and resolve issues
Ability to listen, be empathetic, motivate, and follow through
Ability to be flexible and work with various teams
Able to work on weekends and off‑hour shifts as needed
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in non‑routine situations
Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and exhibit a willingness to share information
Ability to design and implement simple administrative forms and worksheets

High energy level, integrity, and sincerity

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B11

Salary: Minimum $56,600/annual - Midpoint: $72,200/annual

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 9/16/2026 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.