Assistant Director Community Engagement - OCEO - UTK
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Description
The Office of Community Engagement and Outreach (OCEO), within the Division of Access and Engagement seeks a full‑time Assistant Director to provide leadership in a complex and fast‑paced environment. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach, the position offers key support for OCEO, assisting with the management of UT’s full continuum of community engagement and outreach initiatives, including community‑engaged scholarship. The role provides guidance and individualized support to individuals, organizations, programs, initiatives, and events to improve the well‑being of Tennessee citizens while advancing UT’s land‑grant mission of teaching, research, and public engagement. Some travel, nights, and weekends are required. Responsibilities
Programmatic Leadership
Manage, plan, and lead new and ongoing community engagement and outreach initiatives. Lead and manage office‑wide initiatives, including the annual Engagement and Outreach Conference, Campus Chest, Nonprofit Day, Community Impact Summit, Community Conversations, Coffee Chats, SMART REU, and various sponsored/co‑sponsored initiatives. Strategically manage a portfolio of projects that will lead to positive outcomes reported to various audiences, including the state legislature. Evaluate program impact, track participation across multiple years, and provide annual assessments of program activities. Develop materials for educational initiatives such as executive summaries, datasets, fact sheets, etc. Assist with management, progress, evaluations, conference invitations, and publishing opportunities for DAE funding recipients. Initiate contact with faculty, staff, and/or community partners to explore potential projects. Identify and create new methods to elevate the impact of UT’s community engagement and outreach efforts. Foster and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with individuals, community partners, community‑based organizations, and alumni. Guide students, staff, postdocs, faculty, and community organizations on leveraging interdisciplinary research, community dialogue, human capacity, community capacity, and innovation. Create initiatives that connect community‑based organizations to the University and vice‑versa, expanding engagement locally, regionally, statewide, and nationally. Supervise and provide direction to OCEO Coordinator, student workers, interns, and others. Develop relationships with community partners who may co‑lead collaborative educational sessions and programs. Collaborate with other campus partners—including the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development, Jones Center for Leadership and Service, Graduate School—to identify joint opportunities. Data, Reports & Special Projects
Create quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual impact reports. Conduct and provide analyses, reports, and evaluations to divisional leadership as requested. Assist the Executive Director of Access and Engagement with statistics and data‑related projects. Oversee various special projects and cross‑functional initiatives. Represent OCEO and the division at campus and community events and on working groups and committees. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant experience. Experience functioning in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Ability to manage multiple projects. High level of personal initiative. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, community partners, and stakeholders. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to multitask. Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills. Excellent grammar and proofreading skills. Detail oriented. Strong, proven record of teamwork. Capable of working individually and in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree. Experience working with university‑community partnerships. Experience working with college faculty and college students. Knowledge and experience with event management. Work Location
On‑site at UTK campus. Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: $60,000–65,000. Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the attachments listed below. Complete applications with all requested materials are required for full consideration. Resume Cover Letter List of 3 Professional References
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The Office of Community Engagement and Outreach (OCEO), within the Division of Access and Engagement seeks a full‑time Assistant Director to provide leadership in a complex and fast‑paced environment. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach, the position offers key support for OCEO, assisting with the management of UT’s full continuum of community engagement and outreach initiatives, including community‑engaged scholarship. The role provides guidance and individualized support to individuals, organizations, programs, initiatives, and events to improve the well‑being of Tennessee citizens while advancing UT’s land‑grant mission of teaching, research, and public engagement. Some travel, nights, and weekends are required. Responsibilities
Programmatic Leadership
Manage, plan, and lead new and ongoing community engagement and outreach initiatives. Lead and manage office‑wide initiatives, including the annual Engagement and Outreach Conference, Campus Chest, Nonprofit Day, Community Impact Summit, Community Conversations, Coffee Chats, SMART REU, and various sponsored/co‑sponsored initiatives. Strategically manage a portfolio of projects that will lead to positive outcomes reported to various audiences, including the state legislature. Evaluate program impact, track participation across multiple years, and provide annual assessments of program activities. Develop materials for educational initiatives such as executive summaries, datasets, fact sheets, etc. Assist with management, progress, evaluations, conference invitations, and publishing opportunities for DAE funding recipients. Initiate contact with faculty, staff, and/or community partners to explore potential projects. Identify and create new methods to elevate the impact of UT’s community engagement and outreach efforts. Foster and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with individuals, community partners, community‑based organizations, and alumni. Guide students, staff, postdocs, faculty, and community organizations on leveraging interdisciplinary research, community dialogue, human capacity, community capacity, and innovation. Create initiatives that connect community‑based organizations to the University and vice‑versa, expanding engagement locally, regionally, statewide, and nationally. Supervise and provide direction to OCEO Coordinator, student workers, interns, and others. Develop relationships with community partners who may co‑lead collaborative educational sessions and programs. Collaborate with other campus partners—including the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development, Jones Center for Leadership and Service, Graduate School—to identify joint opportunities. Data, Reports & Special Projects
Create quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual impact reports. Conduct and provide analyses, reports, and evaluations to divisional leadership as requested. Assist the Executive Director of Access and Engagement with statistics and data‑related projects. Oversee various special projects and cross‑functional initiatives. Represent OCEO and the division at campus and community events and on working groups and committees. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant experience. Experience functioning in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Ability to manage multiple projects. High level of personal initiative. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, community partners, and stakeholders. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to multitask. Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills. Excellent grammar and proofreading skills. Detail oriented. Strong, proven record of teamwork. Capable of working individually and in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree. Experience working with university‑community partnerships. Experience working with college faculty and college students. Knowledge and experience with event management. Work Location
On‑site at UTK campus. Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: $60,000–65,000. Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the attachments listed below. Complete applications with all requested materials are required for full consideration. Resume Cover Letter List of 3 Professional References
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