Executive Director of Community Engagement and Outreach University of Connecticut Storrs CT

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Posted: March 4, 2022
| Application Deadline:
March 24, 2022, 11:55 p.m. ET
Title
Executive Director of Community Engagement and Outreach
University of Connecticut
Storrs Campus
Work type:
Full-time
Job Summary
The Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of Executive Director of Community Engagement and Outreach. The position will report to the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (VPRIE), with a dotted line to the Office of Government Relations, and work closely with the Office of Outreach and Engagement, the Office of the President, and the Board of Trustees Institutional Advancement Committee.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Executive Director of Community Engagement and Outreach will be responsible for developing, growing, and sustaining multi-stakeholder relationships that promote the impact of UConn/UConn Health research, innovation, and entrepreneurship on local communities, municipalities, and regions within the state. This position will guide and support the development of engagement initiatives with local and state agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, municipalities, industry partners, alumni, and opinion leaders, and will work closely to align University priorities with local, state, and federal entities.
The Executive Director will foster local, regional, and state collaborative relationships that align university initiatives and strengths with key communities across the state, including broadening the impact of the Promise Program. The Executive Director should be experienced and adept at working with elected officials, community leaders, business leaders, school boards, education councils, and university leadership in creating partnerships that promote engagement opportunities and outcomes. The Executive Director will liaise with existing university efforts to inventory outreach and engagement activities and align the University’s research, scholarship, academic, creative, and outreach programs to meet the unique needs of Connecticut communities and municipalities; identify opportunities to increase the visibility and positive image of the institution's community-engaged strategies and their direct/tangible impact on specific communities; establish ongoing feedback mechanisms and updates to key constituents and stakeholders including university leadership and the Board of Trustees.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of relevant experience and competencies in community-engaged partnership or leadership working with multilevel partners in municipal or state-wide government, higher education, industry, policy, nonprofit, or community organizations.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders within and external to the University.
Demonstrated ability to understand complex concepts and distill findings into clear, strategic insights.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in close coordination with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to quickly identify problems and solve them.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies to advance programmatic and economic development initiatives and objectives.
Demonstrated ability to communicate demographic, educational, and research results to a broad range of audiences.
Strong interpersonal, oral, presentation, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with top elected officials at the municipal or state level.
Experience in economic and/or workforce development.
Experience working with governmental and non-governmental organizations
Experience working with print and broadcast media, including real-time interviews.
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time, management-exempt position. The University offers an excellent benefits package including medical and retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition reimbursement at the University of Connecticut (outlined here: ****). The target start date is as soon as possible.
Terms And Conditions Of Employment
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
To Apply
Please apply online at ****, Staff Positions, Search #496179 and upload a resume and cover letter that effectively demonstrate how the qualifications required for the position are satisfied and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Nominations for this position may be submitted to the attention of ****
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on March 24, 2022.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at ****The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians, and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical links to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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