Community Engagement Senior Coordinator

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

3d • $58,700 - $77,200

About The Position

Under the direction of the Community Engagement Liaison, the Community Engagement Senior Coordinator develops the planning, implementation, coordination, and assessment of college-wide engagement, partnerships, and pathways initiatives. This position independently focuses on the day-to-day management of partnership activities, program operations, and cross-unit coordination to ensure effective execution of engagement strategies aligned with the College of Arts and Sciences’ mission and strategic priorities. The Community Engagement Senior Coordinator serves as a key operational partner, working closely with faculty, staff, students, community organizations, and internal university offices to advance mutually beneficial partnerships and engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in community outreach and engagement, program coordination, partnership development, or related analytical work.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage and support complex, multi‑stakeholder projects requiring coordination across units or organizations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to evaluate processes, interpret data, and recommend improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, summaries, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong people skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with communities, professional staff, faculty, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working with datasets, tracking tools, or reporting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, operate with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Occasional travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) or more years of experience in higher education, community engagement, or partnership development.
• Familiarity with university administrative processes and cross-unit collaboration.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinates and manages operational components of partnership activities, including timelines, deliverables, communications, and reporting workflows.
• Supports the implementation and monitoring of engagement programs, initiatives, and cross-unit collaborations to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborates with campus and community partners to gather information, document progress, and identify opportunities for improved engagement.
• Develops reports, summaries, presentations, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes outreach and partnership data to support strategic planning, program development, and performance measurement.
• Supports compliance with university, state, and federal requirements related to outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Maintains accurate records, databases, and documentation for engagement partnership projects.
• Assists in forming and coordinating interdisciplinary teams of faculty, staff, students, and community partners to implement outreach and engagement initiatives and ASC Signature Projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees