Civic and Co Curricular Engagement Program Director - 530273

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • $62,300 - $81,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Civic and Co Curricular Engagement Program Director provides strategic leadership for campus-wide civic engagement initiatives that prepare students to become engaged citizens, thoughtful leaders, and active contributors to their communities. Develops, implements, and assesses educational programming, including curriculum, activity guides, digital resources, and facilitator materials to promote civil engagement. Leads signature initiatives such as Civic Engagement Week, Constitution Day, dialogue programs, voter engagement efforts, and First Amendment education. Leads the campus-wide adoption and continued growth of REAL Tide, the University's co-curricular record of student engagement and learning. Builds collaborative partnerships and creates meaningful learning experiences for students through the promotion of civic learning and democratic engagement. Works across Student Life, Academic Affairs, and the broader campus community to advance civic engagement and the division of student life efforts in tracking student engagement through innovative programs, strategic initiatives, and assessment. Offers opportunities to shape institutional priorities, collaborate with campus leaders, and contribute to an environment of engaged learning that prepares students for active citizenship and lifelong success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student life/student affairs experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student life/student affairs experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including group facilitation and public speaking.
• Knowledge of student development theory, civic engagement, leadership development, and co-curricular learning in higher education.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with faculty, Student Life professionals, campus partners, students, and community organizations.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop student leaders and peer educators.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to strategic planning in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in programming, facilitation, curriculum development, or management.
• Experience in consensus building, peer mentorship, and strategic planning.
• Experience developing educational programs, workshops, and student learning experiences.
• Demonstrated assessment knowledge and ability.
• Keen understanding of student development theory, leadership development, civic learning and democratic engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for campus-wide civic engagement initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and assesses educational programming.
• Leads signature initiatives such as Civic Engagement Week, Constitution Day, dialogue programs, voter engagement efforts, and First Amendment education.
• Leads the campus-wide adoption and continued growth of REAL Tide.
• Builds collaborative partnerships and creates meaningful learning experiences for students.
• Works across Student Life, Academic Affairs, and the broader campus community to advance civic engagement.
• Tracks student engagement through innovative programs, strategic initiatives, and assessment.
• Offers opportunities to shape institutional priorities, collaborate with campus leaders, and contribute to an environment of engaged learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level