Assistant Director Student Life External Engagement

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 800110 - Student Life Communications

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some nights and weekends required.

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Assistant Director Student Life External Engagement

Additional Department Summary: The Assistant Director of Student Life External Engagement oversees all of the division's outreach and engagement related to donors and potential donors, including stewardship of donors at the annual giving level, administration and coordination of the Student Life Leadership Council (SLLC), and management of all divisional scholarship selection processes and awarding. Serves as the primary contact for the portfolio of almost 100 individual scholarships that are managed through the Division of Student Life. Works closely with UA's Division of Advancement to create and maintain excellent stewardship processes for the Division of Student Life and will maintain divisional responsibility for annual giving processes and donors. Assists with VIP events that represent the office of the Vice President for Student Life and other division-wide events as needed. Maintains full responsibility for the coordination and execution of outward-facing divisional initiatives such as the UA Premier Awards (and subsequent individual award committees and events) and others. Supervises the Student Life Scholarship and Stewardship Coordinator to oversee Crimson Promenade and other fundraising and stewardship activities. Works in partnership with members of the the divisional communication team to accurately and effectively tell the story of the Division of Student Life to external constituencies.

Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of external relations; OR master's degree and two (2) years of external relations.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work effectively with and understand the interests of students, faculty and staff with various backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) years of experience in higher education. Experience in events or process management. Experience working with donors and high profile events and programs. Experience managing complex processes with multiple moving parts and different constituent groups. Experience with scholarship selection and award processes.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.