Director of Engagement

University of Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

10h

About The Position

The Director of Engagement will serve as a liaison to the College’s Executive Advisory Board, Friends of Finance leadership and stakeholders, and other governing or affiliated engagement entities. This role will coordinate board communications, agendas, meetings, engagement initiatives, membership coordination, and follow-up activities. The Director will also support the Dean and faculty leadership in cultivating and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Additionally, the role involves leading the coordination, strategy, communication, and execution of Friends of Finance directives and initiatives. The Director will develop, plan, and assess college-wide engagement initiatives to maximize strategic impact and advance the College’s strategic plan goals for students, faculty, employers, alumni, and community stakeholders. Key responsibilities include leading the planning and execution of signature college engagement initiatives such as the Conference of Accountants, Friends of Finance Luncheons, Honors & Awards Ceremony, employer and executive engagement activities, and community-facing college initiatives. The role also requires conducting pre- and post-engagement analyses, developing recommendations for future engagement strategies, and preparing annual engagement reports. Budget development, resource management, external engagement, relationship development, and communication coordination are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience managing budgets, engagement initiatives, or executive-level stakeholder interactions preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to the College’s Executive Advisory Board, Friends of Finance leadership and stakeholders, and 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.
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, and Community-facing college initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.