Assistant Director Community Engagement - 3355

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.

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Leadership, Learning & Community provides meaningful co- and extra-curricular developmental and educational opportunities for students to recognize their potential and challenge students to enrich and enhance their education experience to become responsible citizens through active, engaged service as outlined by the University's mission.

Guided by the University's Core Values, Leadership, Learning & Community is committed to enhancing the overall educational experience of students by:

The Assistant Director plays a critical role in advancing UNC Pembroke's commitment to student success by connecting students to essential campus and community resources, expanding access to high-impact learning opportunities, and strengthening partnerships that support student engagement and well-being. This position serves as a central liaison between the university and external community partners, supporting collaborative initiatives that address students' basic needs while fostering meaningful service, experiential learning, and engagement opportunities.

The Assistant Director strengthens UNC Pembroke's partnerships with the broader community while advancing student success through resource connection, engagement opportunities, and collaborative initiatives.

A primary focus of the role is community partnership development and engagement, which involves building and maintaining relationships with agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and government organizations to support service-learning, engagement, and basic needs programs. The Assistant Director will serve as the main liaison between the university and community partners, organize events such as partnership fairs and resource sessions, and manage community partner profiles through UNCP Serve.

In addition, the Assistant Director will work directly with students to connect them with campus and community resources that address basic need challenges in an effort to remove barriers to academic and personal success. This includes developing and implementing systems to proactively identify and refer students to appropriate resources, facilitate a cross-agency network that connects students with resources and service opportunities while addressing resource gaps, and oversee student outreach efforts that increase awareness and utilization of support services.

The position will develop and offer opportunities for community partners to engage with students and support efforts to secure donations, sponsorships, and other forms of support for community engagement and basic needs initiatives. The Assistant Director will supervise student leaders and interns who support outreach, engagement, and resource connection efforts.

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.