Emory University · 1 month ago
Director of Community Relations - Oxford College of Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Director of Community Relations will be responsible for enhancing local government, corporate, and community relationships, and will lead initiatives to promote Oxford College's mission in the community.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's 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
Preferred
A master's degree is preferred
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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