Posting Details

Position Number:

100275

Title:

Director

Functional Title:

Director of Advocacy and Engagement

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

VPUR-Univ Alumni Association

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Director of Advocacy and Engagement will oversee the strategy and team to enlist alumni, parents, students and friends to be ambassadors for the University. These ambassadors will communicate positive messages about the University of Maryland with their personal, professional and civic networks. The goal is to grow the University's brand and positive perception with the public at large, and also to provide a meaningful volunteer engagement opportunity for alumni, parents, and students.

The Director will manage a legislative advocacy network for the Alumni Association and the University. The goal of the network is to help advance the legislative agenda of the University of Maryland, as well as ensure that elected and appointed officials know the value of the University to the state, nation, and world. The Director will work with staff in the President's office, Governmental Relations, and Strategic Communications. In addition, this person will work with high-level administrators at the campus' colleges, schools, departments and units, and also with the Board of Governors and the Foundation Trustees. Additionally, the Director will create and staff the Association's Advocacy Committee as part of the Board of Governors.

The Director will also create a strategy to engage alumni and parents of current students in the admissions recruitment and yield process. These volunteers will help spread positive messages to prospective students and families to drive applications and enrollment in the university. Additionally, the Director will develop a plan to engage legacy families with the university. This includes events, communications, and programs with a goal of raising support among multigenerational Terp families and enlisting them as ambassadors for the university.

The Director must have the ability to travel and to attend evening and weekend events and programs (15%).

Minimum Qualifications:

Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.):
Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:
A minimum of 7 years of experience in alumni or volunteer relations, or related experience.
Experience training and managing staff and/or volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to think creatively and strategically in order to launch a new initiative.
Ability to work collaboratively, multi-task, think strategically to both set and achieve goals.
Ability to assess, recommend and implement programming and operations based on strategic planning goals.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferences:

Master's degree.
Experience staffing boards and/or committees.
Experience working in the state or federal legislature, on a political campaign, or in the public policy arena. Knowledge of higher education and/or alumni relations.
Background and experience in planning events.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

For best consideration, please apply by January 24, 2020.

Benefits offered: The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 22 Days Annual Leave; 15 Days Sick Leave; 3 Days Personal Leave; 15 Paid Holidays; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA . No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

This position requires the ability to travel and to attend evening and weekend events and programs (15%).

Posting Date:

01/10/2020

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

01/24/2020

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


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