Project Director, Campus Action Planning

• Oversee implementation of CAP Project at a national scale, supporting engagement across hundreds of institutions and multiple, concurrent programmatic pathways.
• Lead the strategic design, planning, and execution of all Project convenings, including Project Team retreats and meetings, Call-to-Action events, CAP Institutes, and learning communities.
• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with peer organizations, networks, and field leaders to strengthen CAP as an ecosystem solution and amplify its national impact.
• Partner with monitoring and evaluation consultants to define success metrics and learning goals, using data to inform decision-making and program improvements.

This role rebuilds trust between higher education institutions and their communities by leading a national initiative that develops institution-wide strategies for civic and community engagement, fostering democratic principles and addressing real-world challenges through equitable partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred with minimum 4+ years of demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects, programs or initiatives, preferably in the nonprofit or higher education sector.
• Strong understanding of civic and community engagement, social responsibility, and higher education with experience engaging senior campus administrators, faculty, and community engagement professionals.
• Experience organizing large-scale events, including logistics for virtual and in-person convenings, and designing/facilitating professional learning for adult audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and drive results with a high degree of autonomy, with strong project management and communication skills.

This is a remote, full-time, exempt, fixed-term position that is funded for 12 months from start date, with continuation contingent on external funding, with regular travel required. No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned beyond the remote work arrangement and travel requirements.

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education, dedicated to developing students' citizenship skills and forging effective community partnerships through community-based teaching, scholarship, and action.