Programming Director for the Community Impact Hub

ROLE TITLE: Programming Director for the Community Impact Hub

Summary of Position

The Programming Director for the Community Impact Hub at Allegheny College will support the implementation of community-based initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in Meadville, PA and creating hands-on learning opportunities for students. The Project Coordinator will assist with coordinating Impact Teams, organizing community projects, and providing administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth operation of the CIH. This role will also involve working closely with students, faculty, and community partners to support capacity-building efforts and community-engaged learning and research projects

As Programming Director for the Community Impact Hub, you will:

· Manage daily operations of the Community Impact Hub: Ensure smooth operation of CIH and its related activities and achievement of key CIH outcomes through oversight of various communications (newsletters, website, social media) and public presentations and supervision of support personnel

· Support Impact Team coordination & the Community Project Grant process: Facilitate coordination of and communications with/between CIH Impact Teams and Advisory Board to ensure alignment of projects with CIH goals. Oversee the grant application process, including creating guidelines, reviewing submissions, and assisting applicants with proposal preparation. Provide regular guidance to grantees, monitor project progress and achievement of project timelines, and ensure successful implementation and adherence to reporting requirements. Seek additional funding to grow the grant program and support more community-driven projects.

· Develop, facilitate, and maintain collaborations with faculty and community partnerships: Work with Allegheny College faculty (grant PI, Director of Undergraduate Research, etc.) to organize and maintain the Community-Based Research (CBR) summer program, which includes the need to foster new and strengthen existing community partnerships in order to implement and evaluate student projects. Oversight of the CBR program also includes a During the academic year, assist the grant PI in facilitating partnerships with community engaged (“E”) courses.

· Data collection & reporting: Assist with data collection, evaluation, and reporting of CIH projects, including developing reports on project outcomes and impacts. Maintain a centralized database for tracking community projects, student participation, and partner engagement.

· Develop and oversee professional development opportunities: Assist in organizing capacity-building workshops, technical support, and professional development programs for local nonprofits, students, staff, and faculty. Provide ongoing support for capacity-building initiatives such as grant writing workshops, mentorship programs, and technical training sessions.

Experience and Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree required, and 3-5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

· Successful performance in program development, and project coordination

· Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information

· Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills in the area of people and project management

· Track Record of achieving extraordinary results

· Strategic thinking with operational excellence

· Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

Allegheny College is a residential college that requires students to live on campus during their undergraduate experience. We believe the academic experience is enhanced by the residential and co-curricular learning experiences. The Office of Residence Life is responsible for general operations and administration of housing, residential education, and living and learning programs.

YOUR COMPENSATION

New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

The expected minimum salary range starting point for this position is $54,000 annually.

THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.

Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources

Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at http://www.allegheny.edu

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Meadville, PA 16335 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,000