What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty and Community Engagement Director position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11)
Department/Organization: 401202 - Crossroads Civic Engagement Center
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Faculty and Community Engagement Director provides campus and community leadership in supporting existing and emerging community and civic engagement and civic learning opportunities for faculty, staff, students, and community partners to include curriculum development, activity guides, teaching guides, manuscripts, syllabi, program designs, print and digital content, assessments that measure impact, and dissemination of findings through presentations and journal articles.
Additional Department Summary: Develops, directs, and structures community and civic engagement activities to include internships or independent study programs involving faculty and students. Provides and facilitates workshops for campus and community partners. Identifies opportunities for external funding and support for civic and community engagement relate efforts.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of community-based project/program management experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of community-based project/program management experience.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD or terminal degree in Communications, Education, Law, or Political Science related field and three (3) years of related experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
Salary : $68,500 - $89,100
