Director of Leadership

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University seeks a seasoned leader to direct the Office of Leadership & Community Engagement across multiple campuses. The role focuses on supervision, administration, and evaluation of a comprehensive student leadership and community engagement program, with emphasis on inclusive excellence and collaborative partnerships.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, align division goals with university priorities, and develop curricular and co-curricular leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Five (5) or more years of related work experience.
• Supervisory and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supervision, administration, and evaluation of a comprehensive student leadership and community engagement program across multiple campuses.
• Foster an inclusive university community and promote equity for all students.
• Attend events and programs sponsored by other departments or divisions.
• Oversee OLCE across campuses, including leadership development initiatives and service programs.
• Develop relationships with the community and local agencies to establish partnerships.
• Supervise and evaluate professional staff, graduate students, and student assistants.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Supervision

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Director of Leadership & Community Engagement

Job ID: 303989

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Withnearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 studentsfrom all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, theArmstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery andpersonal growth. The University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home tointernational companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting thedemand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellenceand creative innovation in a supportive, student-centeredenvironment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by TheWall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Office of Leadership & Community Engagement

Job Summary

Lead the supervision, administration, and evaluation of acomprehensive student leadership and community engagement programon multiple campuses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Division of Student Affairs LeadershipTeam (SALT). SALT members lead and foster staff engagement, areknowledgeable of issues that impact the Division, and collaboratewith one another. SALT members lead and foster creative thinkingwhile championing innovative programs that impact studentsuccess
• Foster an inclusive university community and promote equity for all students
• Attend events/programs/activities that are sponsored by otherdepartments within or by the Division that include/do not includeown department several times each semester
• Oversee organization, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement(OLCE) across multiple campuses. Functional areas within OLCEinclude leadership development initiatives, community engagementand service, sustainability programming, and Student GovernmentAssociation
• Manage departmental budget and financial accounts from variedsources (Student Activity Fee, Sustainability Fee, E&G, otherrevenue)
• Align and integrate area mission and goals across otherfunctional areas by identifying ways to collaborateintra-divisionally and university-wide on events, initiatives,programs, or services
• Lead development of curricular and co-curricularinterdisciplinary leadership and service learningopportunities
• Oversee organization and evaluation of LEAD courses offered byOLCE
• Develop relationships with the community and local agencies toestablish 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 contentto grow understanding of assigned work duties, collaboration, andbelonging

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/ orcommunity engagement principles

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel orStudent Affairs

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) or more years as an Assistant, Associate or Director instudent leadership development, community engagement or relatedexperience

Proposed Salary

$77,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthlybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive inquiries orcomplaints
• 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 externalconstituents
• Ability to communicate to a broad range of people includingstudents, faculty, staff, and members of the community
• Commitment to development of academic-residential campusenvironment through student-centered, collaborative teamwork acrossacademic and Student Affairs units

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess
• Awareness/understanding of elements related to CarnegieClassifications of community engagement
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and produce leadershipdevelopment programming to a college student audience
• Understanding of methods to engage community partners with theUniversity
• Broad understanding of University policies, procedures andpractices
• Problem-solving and team-building experience

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to guide and shape leadership developmentprogramming to college students
• Demonstrate a personal code of ethics within professionalpractice

Apply Before Date

October 9, 2026

Application review may begin as early as September25, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 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 inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completionofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughoutemployment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to allemployees and applicant for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,national origin, religion, age, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonableaccommodations under the America with Disabilities Act toparticipate in the search process should notify Human Resources:[phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout 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