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Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce · 2 months ago

Manager - College & Community Engagement - Marietta Site

Cartersville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

1+ years exp

The Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Manager for College & Community Engagement at the Marietta Site. This role focuses on fostering relationships between Georgia Highlands College and the local community, promoting college programs, and coordinating events to enhance engagement and student success.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies

Serve as the primary point of contact for daily operations at the assigned location, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors

Collaborate with facilities and security teams to address maintenance, repairs, and accessibility needs at the assigned GHC location

Facilitate the use of college facilities by coordinating room assignments and event spaces with facilities

Conduct regular assessments to ensure the location is functional and meets institutional standards

Represent the college at community events, meetings, and forums, serving as an advocate for its programs and initiatives

Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to create partnerships that benefit the college and community

Collaborate with community stakeholders to support recruitment efforts, resource sharing, and shared initiatives

Actively promote the college's mission and offerings to enhance regional visibility and impact

Assist in planning and executing events at the assigned location, ensuring alignment with institutional goals

Work with internal teams to coordinate logistical needs, such as AV, IT, catering, and facilities support

Support external organizations using college spaces to ensure positive experiences and promote future partnerships

Partner with the Director of College and Community Engagement to develop signature events that showcase the college's impact

Collaborate with academic and student services teams to foster a supportive and engaging environment for students

Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives, including outreach to prospective students and support for student organizations

Act as a resource for faculty, staff, and students to ensure effective communication and access to college services

Support institutional projects and initiatives as directed by the Director of College and Community Engagement

Qualification

Event planningBudget managementCommunity engagementProject managementInterpersonal skillsCustomer serviceProblem analysisReport preparationOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships and manage complex projects

Demonstrated success in budget management, event planning, and staff supervision

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Knowledge of Board of Regents policies

Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies

Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures

Knowledge of college human resource policies

Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports

Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

Skill in oral and written communication

Skills in project management with emphasis on detail orientation

Organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to plan and execute a variety of events

Preferred

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require one (1) to three (3) years of related experience

Master's degree preferred