Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change.
The Campus Action Plan for Civic & Community Engagement (CAP) Project is a national initiative that supports colleges and universities in developing and implementing institution-wide strategies for civic and community engagement. Through convenings, cohorts, learning communities, and technical support, CAP engages campus leadership teams in advancing equitable partnerships, integrating civic and community engagement into curricula, and expanding opportunities for students and educators to address real-world challenges. It emphasizes accountability, sustainability, and ethical engagement as core components of institutional change. Key activities of the CAP Project include:
- Call-to-Action Symposia: in-person and virtual events
- CAP Institutes: regional multi-day, in-person events engaging campus team
- Innovation Cohort: yearlong cohort of campuses utilizing innovative strategies
- Chief Executive Engagement Officers Learning Community
About the Role
The Project Director, Campus Action Planning (Project Director), serves as the strategic and operational leader for the Project. The Project Director plays a central role in advancing Campus Compact’s national strategy to rebuild trust between higher education institutions and their communities by leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of the CAP Project at scale. The Project Director has end-to-end responsibility for the planning, execution, alignment, and overall success of this complex, multi-component project. They ensure that all aspects of the CAP Project advance Campus Compact’s strategic priorities, meet funder requirements, and deliver meaningful value to participating institutions.
The Project Director leads the cross-functional CAP Project team; guides internal and external stakeholders; and exercises judgment, prioritization, and decision-making authority to ensure high-quality implementation and continuous improvement. While working collaboratively with senior leadership and partners, the Project Director is accountable for outcomes, timelines, and impact.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applicants who apply by Monday, January 5, 2026.
We would like this position to start as soon as is reasonably possible, but ideally no later than Tuesday, February 3, 2026.