What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Outreach and Community Initiatives position at St. Augustine College?
Job Title: Assistant Director of Outreach and Community Initiatives
Job Description:
This position provides leadership in the design, development, and implementation of viable partnerships with high schools, community colleges, community organizations, etc., that help ensure St. Augustine College fulfills its goals for institutional growth. In addition, this role will identify opportunities and have oversight over community initiatives that help foster enrollment and fulfill the institutional mission. This position will work closely with the admission department on opportunities to generate leads and with all academic and administrative units to develop and implement an agenda of excellence, innovation, and production of knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate and maintain contacts with academic institutions in general, workforce corporations, entrepreneurship organizations, social services agencies, and not-for-profit establishments to develop and manage partnerships.
- Develop partnerships with community colleges and high schools to create career pathways for their students to enroll in St. Augustine College’s Bachelor’s and Associate degree programs.
- Create his/her own schedule of regular visits to high schools located in the area of attraction of all locations, in addition to other activities such as college and career fairs, presentations, open houses, outreach, and others.
- Maintain flexibility in work schedule to accommodate weekend/ evening events and outreach activities. These initiatives are a key factor in reaching individual and collective goals.
- Provide planning, vision, and implementation of partnership programs and opportunities for initiatives that enhance the St. Augustine College brand.
- Strategically manages the needs of partner organizations in the planning and development of partnerships and initiatives.
- Propose and evaluate partnership agreements and memoranda of understanding with academic institutions, local, national, and international, that are academically rigorous, innovative, and appropriate for the community we serve.
- Coordinate with the office of marketing on communication, events, and activities as well as website updates that enforce and grow the St. Augustine brand.
- Maintain a relationship with key contacts at the college to keep the lines of communication open about what is best for the student, stakeholders, and the college.
- Represent the college in partnership meetings and community endeavors.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
- A strong understanding and experience in working with the student population that St. Augustine College serves.
- Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively to promote the mission and strategic plan of the College.
- Bring existing contact community networks and superlative interpersonal skills.
- Experience working remotely with potential partners and internship providers.
- Experience working with academic institutions, including an understanding of institutional hierarchies and funding sources
- Strong skills in strategic development including planning, delegating, and program building
- Ability to work independently and possesses an entrepreneurial drive.
- Excellent public presenting ability
- Excellent written and real-time communication skills
- Demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
- Bilingual (preferred)
- Demonstrate commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds
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