We are searching for an Assistant Director of Community Engagement to join the Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development. Positioned within the Division of Students Affairs, the office works to develop community-minded leaders through scaffolded leadership and community engagement experiences that equip undergraduate and graduate students with the skills to actively contribute to their communities and address unmet societal needs. The recent creation of this new department is the next chapter in the university’s commitment to societal impact as we work towards our ambitious goal of ensuring every student has a foundational community engagement experience as part of their Carnegie Mellon education. The Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development team will have the exciting opportunity to co-create the strategic priorities and approaches to further invest in student development and learning as well as community impact through reciprocal partnerships with community organizations. The Assistant Director of Community Engagement role is an excellent opportunity if you thrive in an innovative and challenging work environment, desire to directly contribute to the development and expansion of our community engagement movement, and prioritize working in partnership with community organizations. The department consists of experienced professionals and graduate student(s) with an outstanding ability to: cultivate relevant, one-to-one mentoring relationships with exceptional students; deeply influence the growth and development of the leaders of tomorrow; craft unique experiences building on the talents of a diverse, dynamic community; and contribute to our Student Affairs Division whose cornerstone is a deep, sustained commitment to the ongoing care of its students, including through the department’s direct work of addressing basic needs insecurity. In addition to collaborating with Student Affairs colleagues, you will have the opportunity to complement and amplify community engagement efforts occurring across campus. Additionally you will partner with community organizations to understand and address community-identified needs and facilitate additional connections across the institution. Core Responsibilities will include: Supporting strategic planning efforts for the department

Integrating and expanding community engagement efforts throughout the student experience, including through linkages with the academic colleges

Developing sustained, reciprocal partnerships with community organizations

Supervising the full-time Program Coordinator for Basic Needs and Community Initiatives, including providing continuity of service for all basic needs programs

Providing operational support and oversight for the Nexus of Community Engagement including through supervision of the Nexus Ambassadors

Developing and delivering programming in the Nexus and actively seeking campus and community partnerships to achieve desired usage of the space

Supervising student staff in their delivery of community engagement opportunities, educational programming, and annual events

Championing alternative break experiences through the advising of alternative break student organizations, oversight of the related scholarship process, and coordination of the Pittsburgh Alternative Break program

Planning large-scale community engagement events such as Community Commitment and the Community Engagement Fair

Expanding democratic engagement efforts including action planning

Advising community engagement student organizations

Supporting other community engagement initiatives including trainings, annual events, the blood drive program

Assessing and iterating on departmental community engagement initiatives and partnerships

Contributing to campus, community, and professional networks

Acting as a departmental representative to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Non-Profit Management, Community Development, or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and/or years of experience will be considered.

One year of related experience in a student affairs, community organization, or non-profit setting.

Experience at Carnegie Mellon strongly preferred.

Our staff members are passionate about the work we do, iterating toward excellence to achieve our mission. We are seeking a staff member who is adaptable, team-oriented, takes initiative, and has a growth mindset. We value colleagues who are committed to continued personal and professional growth and are invested in making the world a more fair place. We are seeking an individual who is mission-focused, future-oriented, and embraces change in organizational structure and related job responsibilities in support of our ambitious vision for community engagement and leadership development at Carnegie Mellon. You should demonstrate: Proven ability to champion an innovative, collaborative work environment

Proven problem solving and reasoning skills, analytical skills, oral, written, and interpersonal and intercultural communication skills

Commitment to equity-based approaches

Experience developing and deepening effective, sustained partnerships

Requirements: Carnegie Mellon Background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including as well as a generous with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with , take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our to help navigate childcare needs, , and much more!