Director of Community Engagement and Alumni Relations

Utah State University
Starting at $64,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Price
Nov 17, 2024
Director of Community Engagement and Alumni Relations Requisition ID: 2024-8571 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Price Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: USU Eastern Department: USU Eastern-Administration Advertised Salary: Starting at $64,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview The Division of Community and Campus Engagement (C&CE) at Utah State University (USU) Eastern is seeking a highly organized and people-oriented person to serve as the Director of Community Engagement and Alumni Relations (Program Coordinator III) in the division. The Director moves forward critical community related programs, public relations projects, and alumni events in the Division of C&CE. This position oversees various community special programs, serves as a leading member of the Eastern Alumni chapter committee, serves as the lead advancement contact, and works directly with philanthropic minded individuals. It is imperative that the Director of Community Engagement and Alumni Relations have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to act with tact and discretion. Additionally, the director must be able to communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures. It is important that the director be energetic, dynamic, motivated, responsible, a leader, and a problem solver. The director should also be autonomous, hardworking, well organized, and take initiative without direct supervision. The director must be able to brainstorm and collaborate well with other colleagues, sometimes across multiple campuses. The director must complete assignments while balancing multiple tasks at one time, without direct supervision. It is also important that the director be comfortable with ongoing assessment and change. This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah. Responsibilities 60% - Supervision and Community Engagement Manage the day to day operations of the community engagement team. Manages community engagement personnel; this includes hiring, training, scheduling, disciplinary functions, and all associated paperwork. Oversee budgets and make wise fiscal decisions. May develop annual budget to include capital expenditures. Reviews expenditures, approves purchases, and determines labor budget. Serves as a principal member of the Eastern Leaders Academy leadership team. Serves as one of the leading members of planning teams, coordinates and markets campus events, including the Eastern Utah Economic Summit, the Legacy Dinner, and Town Ties. Plans and coordinates special events such as open houses and outreach and community events. Designs, coordinates, implements, leads planning teams, and serves on committees for other community engagement programs and events (e.g. International Days, local parades, etc.). Coordinates, gathers information and makes decisions concerning community and campus sponsorship requests. Serves as a principal liaison between administration/staff/faculty and/or external constituencies. Facilitates seminars, meetings, and special projects. Write and/or assist with writing grants and proposals as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of programs. Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives. May develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for programs. Partner with other marketing and public relations personnel to move forward projects. Build and maintain the positive brand of Eastern and the division of Community and Campus Engagement. May teach or lead seminars, classes, and/or workshops. Collects and analyze data and identifies trends Creates and maintain reports and data visualizations to aid in the delivery and understanding of data Seeks opportunities for efficiency improvement of existing processes. Handles confidential information with tact and discretion. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal health, safety, and employment laws and regulations. Orders inventory and supplies; develops and maintains inventory management controls. Coordinates with third party vendors. Other duties, as assigned. 30% - Advancement Coordinates donor deposits, acknowledgments, and scholarship "thank you" letters. Facilitates Annual endowment reports and individual donor impact reports. Coordinates donor stewardship gifts and engagement with donors. Supports the development officers who work in regions that Eastern serves. Serves as the annual giving coordinator and assist with all events surrounding annual giving, including "A" Day of Giving and Employee Giving. Provides support to the Advancement Council. Coordinates unit donor events. Facilitates Eastern athletic department sponsorship acknowledgments, "thank you" letters, and holiday cards. 10% - Alumni Relations Serves as a principal member of the Eastern Alumni Committee and provides support for the committee. Plans and coordinates alumni events. Coordinates with alumni personnel in Logan. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience, OR Master's degree in a related field, OR Equivalent combination of education plus experience is required. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in business, education, human services, or a related field Two years, or more, experience working in a higher education, advancement setting One year, or more, experience in working in campus and community engagement setting Experience in standing up new community programs in a higher education setting Experience working on community planning teams for community events Knowledge and experience with USU policies and procedures Working knowledge of Millennium, ServiceNow, and Argos Proficient in using Canva and Qualtrics Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Starting at $64,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. About the Region U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. 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