Job DescriptionExecutive Advisory Board & Stakeholder Relations- Serve as a liaison to the College's:
- Executive Advisory Board
- Friends of Finance leadership and stakeholders
- Other governing or affiliated engagement entities
- Coordinate:
- board communications,
- agendas,
- meetings,
- engagement initiatives,
- membership coordination,
- and follow-up activities
- Support the Dean and faculty leadership in cultivating and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Strategic Engagement Planning & Execution- Lead the coordination, strategy, communication, and execution of Friends of Finance directives and initiatives.
- Develop, plan, and assess college-wide engagement initiatives that maximize strategic impact and advance the goals and objectives of the College's strategic plan in support of:
- students,
- faculty,
- employers,
- alumni,
- and community stakeholders.
- Lead the planning and execution of signature college engagement initiatives, including:
- Conference of Accountants
- Friends of Finance Luncheons
- Honors & Awards Ceremony
- Employer and executive engagement activities
- Community-facing college initiatives
Engagement Assessment & Strategic Analysis- Conduct pre- and post-engagement analyses for major initiatives and activities to assess effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, strategic impact, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop recommendations for future engagement strategies and implement improvements as appropriate.
- Prepare annual and year-end engagement reports that provide:
- strategic analysis,
- participation and engagement metrics,
- outcomes assessment,
- and recommendations for future initiatives and enhancements.
Budget Development & Resource Management- Develop, recommend, and manage engagement-related budgets for college-wide engagement initiatives and activities.
- Provide budgetary analysis, forecasting, and reporting related to engagement operations and initiatives.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources associated with engagement programming and stakeholder initiatives.
(This responsibility does not include student organization events or student programming budgets.)
External Engagement & Relationship Development- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with:
- alumni,
- employers,
- industry leaders,
- donors,
- community organizations,
- and strategic partners.
- Support initiatives that increase the visibility, connectivity, and external engagement of the College.
Engagement Communications & Coordination- Coordinate communication strategies related to engagement initiatives, advisory board activities, and stakeholder outreach.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support participation, visibility, and relationship continuity.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
- Experience in higher education, advancement, nonprofit leadership, stakeholder engagement, community relations, communications, or related fields
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-visibility initiatives and cultivate external relationships
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience managing budgets, engagement initiatives, or executive-level stakeholder interactions preferred
