Executive Director Community Engagement and Administration - 525342
The University of Alabama

Job Info

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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization: 401101 - VP Community Affairs

Normal Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:45 pm

Job Summary: The Executive Director Community Engagement and Administration oversees central coordination of operations and plans for the Division of Community Affairs. Acts as the second-in-command to the Vice President for Community Affairs, taking a proactive role in the management team. Provides strategic support and representation in the overall operations of the Division, encompassing budget oversight, personnel management, and administrative functions. Drives strategic planning and leadership for academic and community partnerships, utilizing research-based methods and best practices to ensure effective implementation.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience; OR master's degree and six (6) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in related field and 5 years in higher education or relevant environment with documented experience in initiating and leading innovative efforts that integrate the teaching, research, and service mission in ways the benefit both the academy and its community stakeholders. Direct experience with community organizations would be preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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