Assistant SLCE (Service Learning and Community Engagement) Director

Service Learning And Community Engagement Project Manager

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking a Service Learning and Community Engagement (SLCE) Project Manager in the Krause Center for Leadership Development (KCLD). This role acts as a liaison to community partners, Campus Compact, graduate students, cadets, faculty, and staff. In addition to being the liaison, this role will also be responsible for the following:

• Assist with marketing, data management, reporting, event planning (Fall Partner EXPO, Spring Partner EXPO, Spring Partner Awards, Summer SUCCEED Brunch, Leadership Day, MLK Day, & more), and nurturing of SLCE partners.
• Assist the Director of SLCE in project development and strategic planning/accountability and budget management.
• Manage travel planning for SLCE team, collaborating with the KCLD Program Coordinator.
• Instruct 2 sections of LDRS 211 each semester (possibly 1 in the summer); oversee & implement the planning, communication, scheduling, execution, assessment, and reporting for this mandatory course.
• Oversee coordination of all Leadership Day processes for Freshmen (SHARE) and Sophomores (SHARE + other service sites); including supply management and ordering, community partner/site coordination, volunteer management, day-of logistics and pre/post data collection.
• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, scheduling, supervising, leading reflection, and reporting of the PLUS Interns.
• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, scheduling, supervising, leading reflection, and reporting of the Alternative Breaks.
• Support the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, assessment, data collection, and reporting of the annual Service to Underserved Children: Community Engagement Experience for Development Program (SUCCEED).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required (in education, social sciences, community development, nonprofit management, higher education administration, or related field).
• At least 23 years of professional experience in service learning, community engagement, student development, nonprofit management, or related area.
• Experience in program coordination, project management, or partnership development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of service learning, civic engagement, and/or community-based learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Competence with standard office software and online collaboration tools.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Familiarity with community engagement frameworks (e.g., Campus Compact, Carnegie Elective Classification).
• Teaching or facilitation experience, especially in leadership, civic engagement, or experiential learning courses.
• Ability to design and deliver workshops, training, or curriculum on service learning and community engagement.
• Demonstrated success in building sustainable, reciprocal partnerships with community organizations.
• Knowledge of risk management and liability considerations in community-based learning.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel:

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Mentor/Mentee Program

About The Citadel College:

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master's degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.