Director of Community Relations - Oxford College of Emory University

Emory•Oxford, GA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA. JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Dean of Oxford College, responsible for the strategic enhancement of local government, corporate, and community relationships. Will develop and lead Oxford College's Consortium for Community & Civic Engagement in collaboration with campus partners, as outlined in the Oxford Strategic Plan. Directs and implements civic, corporate, and governmental initiatives, serving as the liaison between local organizations / leaders and Oxford College. Collaborates closely with the Dean, Advancement, and Communications to build Oxford's identity and partnerships in the local and regional community. Cultivates and nurtures relationships with local governmental bodies, corporate, and civic / non-profit organizations and promotes Oxford's teaching and public service missions and activities in Newton County and the metro Atlanta region. Leverages knowledge of community in support of shared beneficial outcomes. Represents organization's interests with City of Oxford, Newton County, and related bodies. Assists in establishing strategies, policies, and plans, which align with laws, regulations and standards to achieve institutional goals. Leads analysis of proposed actions, determines the potential impact on the organization and develops appropriate responses. Monitors local legislative and regulatory activities to promote Oxford College interests. Organizes and coordinates ongoing meetings / community forums with external and internal groups. Identifies and develops community relationships to enhance efficacy of project, program, or plan implementation. Provides impact analysis and evaluation of potential plans and campus-wide programs. Participates in project development, design review, community engagement, and real estate acquisition discussions. Attends regular meetings such as the Newton County Commission, Oxford City Council, Regional Commission and neighborhood and civic associations as representative of Oxford College and provides updates to Oxford leadership on issues of interest and/or concern. Promotes the use of Oxford's resources (e.g., dining hall; cultural, arts, and athletics events; campus meeting spaces; faculty, staff, and student expertise) with the local community. Provides targeted support to community outreach efforts and interacts with Emory colleagues needed and performs related responsibilities as required. Manages special projects for the Dean of the College on a regular and as needed basis. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A bachelor' degree and five years of professional experience working with senior or executive constituents in higher education, civic, or corporate contexts required.
Must be able to work across multiple levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic enhancement of local government, corporate, and community relationships.
Develop and lead Oxford College's Consortium for Community & Civic Engagement in collaboration with campus partners, as outlined in the Oxford Strategic Plan.
Directs and implements civic, corporate, and governmental initiatives, serving as the liaison between local organizations / leaders and Oxford College.
Collaborates closely with the Dean, Advancement, and Communications to build Oxford's identity and partnerships in the local and regional community.
Cultivates and nurtures relationships with local governmental bodies, corporate, and civic / non-profit organizations and promotes Oxford's teaching and public service missions and activities in Newton County and the metro Atlanta region.
Leverages knowledge of community in support of shared beneficial outcomes.
Represents organization's interests with City of Oxford, Newton County, and related bodies.
Assists in establishing strategies, policies, and plans, which align with laws, regulations and standards to achieve institutional goals.
Leads analysis of proposed actions, determines the potential impact on the organization and develops appropriate responses.
Monitors local legislative and regulatory activities to promote Oxford College interests.
Organizes and coordinates ongoing meetings / community forums with external and internal groups.
Identifies and develops community relationships to enhance efficacy of project, program, or plan implementation.
Provides impact analysis and evaluation of potential plans and campus-wide programs.
Participates in project development, design review, community engagement, and real estate acquisition discussions.
Attends regular meetings such as the Newton County Commission, Oxford City Council, Regional Commission and neighborhood and civic associations as representative of Oxford College and provides updates to Oxford leadership on issues of interest and/or concern.
Promotes the use of Oxford's resources (e.g., dining hall; cultural, arts, and athletics events; campus meeting spaces; faculty, staff, and student expertise) with the local community.
Provides targeted support to community outreach efforts and interacts with Emory colleagues needed and performs related responsibilities as required.
Manages special projects for the Dean of the College on a regular and as needed basis.
Performs other related duties as required.