POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Director, Project Communcation - Inclusive Engagement
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1816
GRADE 44
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement
GENERAL FUNCTION
Director of Project Communications -Inclusive Engagement, serves as the chief of staff to the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement. This positions oversees the schedule, facilitates access to, and coordinates projects and initiatives as assigned by the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in marketing, social sciences, business, management, data analysis or related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Three to five years of experience working in a high-level administrative support role in an institution of higher education is required. Experience in website development and the production of promotional communication and materials as well as experience interacting, engaging and uplifting underrepresented populations is required.
Skills: The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, reason analytically, and work with people possessing differing levels of technical knowledge is required. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite is required. The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze data and the business process needs of integrated functions in a complex administrative business system is required.
Competency in the use of query tools and applications software is required. The ability to become proficient in creating and maintaining database queries is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. An understanding of accessibility issues related to disabled users is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facilitates the ability of the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement to manage executive functions by assisting in prioritizing schedules and coordinating research, projects, and initiatives.2. Facilitates access to the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement and the Assistant Vice President for Faculty Development and Inclusive Excellence as well as coordinates projects and initiatives as assigned by the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement.
3. Represents the Office of Inclusive Engagement at internal and external meetings as needed and assists in relationship building in the community.
4. Keeps abreast of university and community events and issues relative to Inclusive Engagement.
5. Works directly with the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement and campus leaders in a collaborative manner to execute plans and projects to support achievement of strategic plan goals.
6. Assesses operational priorities, recommends solutions and researches various issues regarding inclusive engagement to present a thorough analysis of short- and long-term goals.
7. Serves as the principle point of contact for the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement, advisory councils, university administration, and external community partners.
COMMUNICATION
1. Coordinates communications, events, correspondence, and serves as a liaison to a variety of internal and external constituents, including important policy/compliance matters, action items and correspondence necessary for the smooth and coordinated operation of the Inclusive Engagement Office.2. Reviews, researches and summarizes a variety of administrative information and data, and prepares related reports and/or responses for key personnel on-and off-campus, including key stakeholders at the university and in the community.
3. Anticipates and tracks critical dates, events and organizational issues for follow up with appropriate parties to ensure deadlines are met and the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement is informed.
4. Communicates important policy/compliance matters, action items and correspondence necessary for the smooth and coordinated operation of the Office of Inclusive Engagement.
5. Compiles information and data into reports and presentations for the Assistant to the President for Inclusive Engagement and the Office of Inclusive Engagement.
6. Reviews, researches and summarizes a variety of administrative information and data, and prepares related reports and/or communications for key stakeholders at the university and in the community.
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
1. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.2. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contact with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as appropriate.
SUPERVISION
The Director of Project Communication - Inclusive Engagement, supervises the Executive Assistant IV, five GA’s and at least one part-time employee on a regular basis.
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