Director of Academic and Community Engagement

Posting Number S14410P Working Title Director of Academic and Community Engagement Department SRVPAA-ACE About the University of Georgia About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website oace.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary $115,000 Posting Date 11/18/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement USG Core Values Statement

Classification Title Univ Academic Engagement Dir FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Position Summary Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, or a related field; a doctoral degree is strongly preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible administrative or faculty experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated success in leading student-centered engagement or academic access initiatives.
• Strong background in strategic planning, supervision, and cross-institutional collaboration.
• Experience managing office operations, including budgeting, personnel, and program oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies.
• Familiarity with grant development and state or federal funding processes.

Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in an office setting.
• Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for programs and events.
• Some travel may be required for conferences, community outreach, and global engagement site visits.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Background Investigation Policy

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for ACE, including supervision of staff, management of office operations, and budget oversight.
• Guide strategic planning efforts aligned with institutional priorities focused on student access, academic success, and community engagement.
• Support the Vice Provost in decision-making and act as a representative in meetings, committees, and institutional initiatives.
• Serve as a central point of coordination and communication for internal and external stakeholders engaging with the office.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of signature programs, including campus and community partnerships, leadership speaker series, and major university events
• Provide executive direction for domestic and global engagement initiatives, including Study Away/Abroad programs and faculty-student experiential learning and research opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with campus leaders and external organizations to advance mutual learning and student development.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus units to broaden student participation in university programs that promote academic success and prepare students for workforce and civic engagement.
• Lead initiatives that support recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts for student populations.
• Guide staff supporting student-led organizations and co-curricular engagement, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Represent ACE on university committees and external boards, including community forums and professional conferences.
• Collaborate with academic leaders to evaluate and inform policy and institutional practices that align with ACE's mission.
• Provide consultation and leadership in areas related to academic engagement, access, and student achievement.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead assessment efforts, including data analysis, surveys, and outcome reporting.
• Manage and develop funding proposals that support ACE priorities.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilitie