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Associate Director for Community Engagement

Associate Director for Community Engagement

InsideHigherEdColumbia, South Carolina, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Logo : Posting Number :

STA00787PO25

Job Family :

Community and Social Service

Job Function :

Community Engagement / Outreach

USC Market Title :

Community Engagement Manager

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 195494

Job Level : M3 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Associate Director for Community Engagement

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division :

Access, Civil Rights and Community Engagement

Department :

ACRCE Division of Access, Civil Rights, Community Engagement - Central Office

State Pay Band :

Approved Starting Salary :

$87,231

Advertised Salary Range :

$87,231-$115,000

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule :

  • Standard working schedule : 8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category :

Other Professional

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary :

The Office of Access, Civil Rights, and Community Engagement at the University of South Carolina is seeking to hire an Associate Director for Community Engagement to join our team.

The Associate Director (AD) reports directly to the Executive Director for Community Engagement and will collaborate on building the capacity of the Office of Community Engagement (OCE) both on and off campus through creating expansive networks and partnerships. This position calls for a dynamic, visionary individual who will be a strong advocate for the OCE and provide leadership that fosters excellence in community-engaged research and creative activities. This position requires building strong relationships with college and school leadership as well as community partners.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree in education, public administration, development, urban planning or related field.
  • Prior teaching experience in a higher education setting.
  • Familiarity with USC systems (e.g., Blackboard, USCeRA).
  • Grant writing and / or management experience.
  • Knowledge of community-engaged scholarship.

    • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote); Adobe Acrobat; and Canva for digital content creation and presentation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracy in clerical and financial tasks.
  • Ability to work independently, efficiently, and resourcefully.
  • Demonstrates capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Collaborative team player with a professional and proactive attitude.
  • Ambitious and motivated to contribute to a mission-driven environment focused on building stronger university-community relations.

    • Job Duty :

    Education and Training

  • Lead and manage professional development of community engaged faculty, staff, community partners through workshops, webinars, and annual events that emphasize best community engagement practices.
  • Establish and oversee Communities of Practice and other recognition efforts (e.g., Fellows program, Affiliate departments / offices) as needed.
  • Manage and oversee online community-focused resources and tools that assist community organizations / members in navigating university (e.g., Guidebook, community-engagement contact lists).
  • Increase visibility on campus, in the community, as well as via national networks related to education on university-community partnerships.

    • Essential Function : Yes

    Percentage of Time : 30

    Job Duty :

    Building capacity and partnerships

  • Attend community meetings and events to make connections with community organizations / members.
  • Facilitate connections between community organizations / members and university community-engaged researchers.
  • Steer partnership with academic units related to community-based research and creative activities.
  • Lead partnership with experiential learning offices (e.g., Leadership and Service Center, Office of Research) and others (e.g., Office of Economic Engagement).

    • Essential Function : Yes

    Percentage of Time : 30

    Job Duty :

    Grant management

  • Collaborate with Executive Director with finding funding opportunities to support existing and new initiatives, programs, and collaborative projects.
  • Manage competitive seed grant proposal processes including development, selection, and distribution of grant funds for curricular and co-curricular initiatives, programs, and projects.
  • Advise and oversee OCE grant management (e.g., follow up with sub recipients, data collection).

    • Essential Function : Yes

    Percentage of Time : 30

    Job Duty :

    Supervision

  • Supervise full-time (e.g., Ameri-Corps VISTA) and part-time (e.g., Graduate Assistant) staff members as they carry out OCE initiatives
  • Oversee the development of online community-focused resources and tools (i.e., grant support modules).
  • Manage and oversee projects assigned to staff requiring clerical support, such as data entry, generating reports, and document preparation as needed.

    • Essential Function : Yes

    Percentage of Time : 30

    Job Duty :

    Project Support and Special Assignments

  • Manage the planning and execution of assigned office events and outreach programs.
  • Advise faculty, staff, and community organizations / members in obtaining, collecting, and evaluating data as it relates to university-community initiatives, programs, and projects.
  • Provide and / or offer referrals for technical assistance to university-community partners as it relates to grant funded initiatives.
  • Conduct research for special initiatives of the Office of Community Engagement and its affiliate departments / offices.

    • Essential Function : Yes

    Percentage of Time : 30

    Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive :

    No

    Hazardous weather category :

    Non-Essential

    Number of Vacancies :

    Job Open Date :

    09 / 29 / 2025

    Job Close Date : 10 / 10 / 2025

    Open Until Filled : No

    Special Instructions to Applicant :

    Please provide at least three references.

    Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 10, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to :

  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Paid Tuition
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities

    • Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

    Quicklink for Posting :

    https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 195532

    EEO Statement :

    The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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