Assistant Director Community Engagement

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the office in developing new and strengthening existing community based relationships that are necessary in providing students with opportunities to engage in high impact practices in a variety of disciplines. In addition to working directly with campus partners and community partners to organize and administer innovative and impactful engagement programs, this position would be responsible for developing educational opportunities for agency representatives and facilitating training for agencies as it relates to student development, working with faculty, and engaging the UNCP Campus. This position would take the lead on developing new initiatives and programs that intentionally engage students in high impact practices focused on civic and community engagement. Additionally, the position would work with student leaders in planning community-based service programs, assist with coordinating alternative break programs, implement campus-wide outreach of civic and community engagement opportunities, manage UNCP Serve and assist partners and students in tracking engagement activities.

This position will be directly responsible for conducting and coordinating days of service, volunteer fairs and networking events; maintenance of partner profiles on UNCP Serve; coordinating a community organization network that provides access to community partners; building relationships with potential donors to provide support for CCE programs; developing and implementing community partner development trainings and workshops; and conducting needs assessments for community and partnering agencies. In addition, this position will assist with general oversight for the CARE Resource Center, UNCP’s on-campus food pantry, and be responsible for building new and strengthening existing partnerships with key stakeholders, donors, and partners.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in any field. One-three years of experience in working with student populations and in working and collaborating with community based organizations, government agencies, and non-profits.

Management Preferences: Applicants must be innovative and creative in developing partnerships with agencies and organizations that promote academic service-learning, community service, civic engagement opportunities for faculty and students; have the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent writing and public speaking, marketing skills; have the ability to work independently and part of a team.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.