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Civic and Co Curricular Engagement Program Director - 530273
Job no: 530273
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Mentoring/Tutoring/Academic Support, Director/Executive
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)
Department/Organization: 800106 - AVP Student Engagement
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Civic and Co Curricular Engagement Program Director provides strategic leadership for campus-wide civic engagement initiatives that prepare students to become engaged citizens, thoughtful leaders, and active contributors to their communities. Develops, implements, and assesses educational programming, including curriculum, activity guides, digital resources, and facilitator materials to promote civil engagement. Leads signature initiatives such as Civic Engagement Week, Constitution Day, dialogue programs, voter engagement efforts, and First Amendment education. Leads the campus-wide adoption and continued growth of REAL Tide, the University's co-curricular record of student engagement and learning.
Additional Department Summary: Builds collaborative partnerships and creates meaningful learning experiences for students through the promotion of civic learning and democratic engagement. Works across Student Life, Academic Affairs, and the broader campus community to advance civic engagement and the division of student life efforts in tracking student engagement through innovative programs, strategic initiatives, and assessment. Offers opportunities to shape institutional priorities, collaborate with campus leaders, and contribute to an environment of engaged learning that prepares students for active citizenship and lifelong success.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student life/student affairs experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student life/student affairs experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including group facilitation and public speaking. Knowledge of student development theory, civic engagement, leadership development, and co-curricular learning in higher education. Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with faculty, Student Life professionals, campus partners, students, and community organizations. Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop student leaders and peer educators. Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to strategic planning in a collaborative environment. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.
Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in programming, facilitation, curriculum development, or management. Experience in consensus building, peer mentorship, and strategic planning. Experience developing educational programs, workshops, and student learning experiences. Demonstrated assessment knowledge and ability, as well as a keen understanding of student development theory, leadership development, civic learning and democratic engagement.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time