Assistant Director Student Life External Engagement - 528378

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

7d•$56,600 - $73,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director Student Life External Engagement Additional Department Summary: The Assistant Director of Student Life External Engagement oversees all of the division's outreach and engagement related to donors and potential donors, including stewardship of donors at the annual giving level, administration and coordination of the Student Life Leadership Council (SLLC), and management of all divisional scholarship selection processes and awarding. Serves as the primary contact for the portfolio of almost 100 individual scholarships that are managed through the Division of Student Life. Works closely with UA's Division of Advancement to create and maintain excellent stewardship processes for the Division of Student Life and will maintain divisional responsibility for annual giving processes and donors. Assists with VIP events that represent the office of the Vice President for Student Life and other division-wide events as needed. Maintains full responsibility for the coordination and execution of outward-facing divisional initiatives such as the UA Premier Awards (and subsequent individual award committees and events) and others. Supervises the Student Life Scholarship and Stewardship Coordinator to oversee Crimson Promenade and other fundraising and stewardship activities. Works in partnership with members of the the divisional communication team to accurately and effectively tell the story of the Division of Student Life to external constituencies. Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of external relations; OR master's degree and two (2) years of external relations
Ability to work effectively with and understand the interests of students, faculty and staff with various backgrounds and experiences

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of experience in higher education
Experience in events or process management
Experience working with donors and high profile events and programs
Experience managing complex processes with multiple moving parts and different constituent groups
Experience with scholarship selection and award processes

Responsibilities

Oversees all of the division's outreach and engagement related to donors and potential donors, including stewardship of donors at the annual giving level
Administration and coordination of the Student Life Leadership Council (SLLC)
Management of all divisional scholarship selection processes and awarding
Serves as the primary contact for the portfolio of almost 100 individual scholarships that are managed through the Division of Student Life
Works closely with UA's Division of Advancement to create and maintain excellent stewardship processes for the Division of Student Life and will maintain divisional responsibility for annual giving processes and donors
Assists with VIP events that represent the office of the Vice President for Student Life and other division-wide events as needed
Maintains full responsibility for the coordination and execution of outward-facing divisional initiatives such as the UA Premier Awards (and subsequent individual award committees and events) and others
Supervises the Student Life Scholarship and Stewardship Coordinator to oversee Crimson Promenade and other fundraising and stewardship activities
Works in partnership with members of the the divisional communication team to accurately and effectively tell the story of the Division of Student Life to external constituencies
Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace
Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.