Regional Community Relations Manager-Southwest Georgia
Augusta University
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Regional Community Relations Manager-Southwest Georgia Job ID: 302971 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state.
More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Location Augusta University- Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 College/Department Information The Corporate & Community Engagement team serves as Augusta University's bridge between campus and community, fostering collaborations that drive innovation, workforce development, and regional growth. By cultivating partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofits, the department advances research, supports entrepreneurship, and strengthens economic vitality across Georgia.
Its mission is to connect the university's expertise and resources with community needs, creating opportunities that benefit students, partners, and the state's economy. Our team includes Corporate Engagement, Economic & Workforce Development, Community Engagement, Continuing Education, and Regional Community Relations. Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Regional Community Relations, the Regional Community Relations Manager Leads Augusta University's community engagement efforts across Southwest Georgia, connecting communities to university expertise and resources.
Helps to amplify Augusta University's impact, its institutional priorities and its brand in Southwest Georgia. Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: COMMUNITY RELATIONS: - Build partnerships with civic leaders, chambers, and development authorities. - Support regional programs, events, and outreach initiatives. - Represent Augusta University at regional meetings and forums.
- Identify opportunities aligned with regional workforce and healthcare priorities. COORDINATE AND IMPLEMENT REGIONAL EVENTS: - Plan, develop, and execute signature events, regional programs, and engagement initiatives that advance Augusta University's regional community relations