Community Engagement Cord
Job ID: 275570
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director, the Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing, establishing, and promoting collaborative partnerships with a diverse set of people and organizations providing oversight for University sponsored community engagement initiatives. This position will work to ensure programs and activities are consistent with the mission and goals of the University building reciprocal relationships within the community.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: Identify, support, and maintain collaborative partnerships with a wide range of people and organizations to include (but not limited to) community groups, non-profits, non-governmental agencies, faith communities, businesses, schools, and service providers to identify and address shared goals in a context of mutual benefit and reciprocity.
VOLUNTEER ON-BOARDING ACTIVITIES: Responsible for proactive, consistent volunteer on-boarding activities to include background screening, badging, and orientation. Tracks volunteer hours, records, locations and assignments appropriately.
DATABASE MAINTENANCE: Maintain and improve database of community partnerships and contacts.
ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH: Work cooperatively with other departments to effectively plan and improve engagement and outreach methods.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE: Develop and manage Community Engagement newsletter and website content including adding new pages, updating existing content, optimizing images and media, and ensuring accuracy and relevance.
REPORTING: Collaborate internally and externally to coordinate, track, and report the impact of community engagement programming and campus service activities.
MARKETING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Promote and market special events and community engagement activities through print, broadcast, and social media in order to encourage maximum engagement.
OUTREACH: Actively coordinate and/or participate in appropriate Augusta University committees, task forces, and professional associations, and conferences.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARENESS: Work closely with leadership to plan and execute effective communications targeted at community and department partners in order to raise awareness and recognition for Community Engagement efforts and initiatives.
ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES: Assist with the production and promotion of major University-wide community-engagement initiatives including JagPulse adoption.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties/tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field including business, marketing, communications, child life, social work or human resources and one year of progressively responsible experience in volunteer services or similar role and/or coordinating volunteers and volunteer programs including prior event/program planning experience.
Required Experience
One plus years progressively responsible experience in community engagement or similar role developing and promoting collaborative partnerships and initiatives.
Prior event/program planning experience.
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs and Canva.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
Expert level experience working with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Prior Volgistics Database experience, medical center/children's hospital volunteer management experience and/or Special Events Planning and Logistical Experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to listen, be empathetic, motivate, and follow through
Ability to be tenacious and be eager to seize challenges and resolve issues
Ability to be flexible and work with various teams
Able to work on weekends and off-hour shifts as needed
Ability to interpret detailed documents, reports, and files
Ability to design and implement simple administrative forms and worksheets
Ability to multi-task, think creatively and handle a heavy workload
Ability to work independently to solve problems, handle confidential information and navigate sensitive situations
KNOWLEDGE
High energy level, integrity, and sincerity
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
SKILLS
Excellent leadership, organization, interpersonal, and oral/written/presentations skills. Detail-oriented.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Shift/Salary/Benefits

Pay Grade: B6
Salary Minimum: $39,200 - $47,696
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 8/6/24 - Until Filled
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 275570
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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