Community Partnership Manager Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

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Department Information
The Georgia Film Academy supports a collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, and Independent institutions that offer professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports, and game development.
Job Summary
The Enrollment and Partnership Manager is responsible for the strategic management of all aspects of student recruitment, partnerships, and inter-institutional collaboration for the state-wide academic unit. This role involves developing, executing, and evaluating recruitment strategies, building and sustaining relationships with industry partners, and acting as the primary liaison between the various campuses and stakeholders involved in the academic consortium.
Responsibilities
Consortial and academic management

• Inter-campus coordination: Facilitate regular meetings and manage communication among faculty and administration at the various university campuses participating in the film and entertainment consortium. This ensures curriculum alignment, resource sharing, and a consistent student experience across the system.
• Curriculum coordination: Collaborate with academic leaders to align program offerings, ensuring courses and pathways meet system-wide quality standards and industry relevance.
• Resource sharing: Work closely with the Operations and Logistics Manager to help coordinate the logistics of shared resources, such as specialized equipment, production facilities, or industry software licenses, managing access for students and faculty across different campuses.
• Reporting and analysis: Provide reports to system-level and campus leadership on the effectiveness of consortial programs, including enrollment data, resource utilization, and student outcomes.

Recruitment and enrollment

• Develop recruitment strategy: Design and implement a state-wide recruitment plan to attract a diverse and qualified student body to the film and entertainment programs. This includes crafting targeted messaging and marketing materials.
• Outreach and engagement: Manage and coordinate outreach activities to high schools, technical colleges, community colleges, and other institutions to build a strong talent pipeline. This may involve visiting schools, organizing workshops, and representing the consortium at college fairs.
• Admissions coordination: Work with admissions offices at each campus to streamline the application process for prospective students interested in the consortial programs.
• Event management: Plan and execute system-wide recruitment events, such as open houses, portfolio workshops, and information sessions for prospective students and their families.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and over three years of related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, or film studies is typically required, with a Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Several years of experience in higher education, enrollment management, or academic partnership development within a multi-campus system is essential.
• Industry knowledge: A deep understanding of the film and entertainment industry, including current trends, production workflows, and professional networks.
• Communication skills: Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, from prospective students to industry executives.
• Technical proficiency: Strong computer skills, including experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and data analysis tools, to effectively track recruitment and partnership metrics.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Technical proficiency: Strong computer skills, including experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and data analysis tools, to effectively track recruitment and partnership metrics.
KNOWLEDGE
Industry knowledge: A deep understanding of the film and entertainment industry, including current trends, production workflows, and professional networks.
SKILLS
Communication skills: Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, from prospective students to industry executives.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 50% - 74% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.