Community Engagement Manager

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 12,000 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 https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The Corporate & Community Engagement team serves as Augusta University's bridge between campus and community, fostering collaborations that drive innovation, workforce development, and regional growth.

By cultivating partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofits, the department advances research, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic vitality across Georgia. Its mission is to connect the university's expertise and resources with community needs, creating opportunities that benefit students, partners, and the state's economy.

Our team includes Corporate Engagement, Economic & Workforce Development, Community Engagement, Continuing Education, and Regional Community Relations.

The Community Engagement Manager leads the development, implementation, and assessment of community engagement programs, strategic initiatives, and cross-campus collaborations that advance institutional priorities and community impact. This position oversees daily operations of the Community Engagement office, supervises professional and student staff and fosters a collaborative, high-performing team culture. The manager cultivates and maintains strategic community partnerships, evaluates program and partnership effectiveness, and uses assessment data to drive continuous improvement.

The role supports institutional efforts related to the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, faculty development in community-engaged learning, and the expansion of experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, the Community Engagement Manager serves as an institutional representative, coordinates communication and recognition initiatives, and ensures accurate data management and reporting to support strategic decision‑making and organizational effectiveness.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION:
-Manages the implementation and assessment of community engagement programs and cross campus collaborations, including signature events, recognition initiatives, and strategic projects.
-Ensures program initiatives align with institutional strategy and community impact goals while maintaining operational excellence.
-Supports and coordinates institutional efforts related to the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, including data collection, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts to sustain readiness between application cycles.

LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT:
- Provides direct supervision to community engagement coordinator, database specialist, and student workers, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and…