Director of Outreach Experience

101617BR

Campus: Tempe

Director

Job Description

This job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).

Access ASU is dedicated to increasing access to higher education and preparing Arizona students for success through family engagement, strategic K-12 education and community partnerships. Access ASU’s programs and initiatives are designed to ensure all Arizona students graduate high school ready to thrive in college and the 21st century workforce.
Educational Outreach - Access ASU is currently hiring a Director of Outreach Experiences to support Access ASU programs designed to educate and prepare students and families for enrollment and success at ASU.
The ideal candidate must work well in a fast-paced, flexible environment, provide a high level of customer service to both the university and external communities, and make strong contributions both as an individual and as a team player. This position requires evidence of effective leadership and strategic planning skills and a commitment to success.
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the entire operations of a department to ensure ongoing efficient and effective delivery of services in accordance with established priorities, strategies and goals.

Days and Schedule:
Work location is primarily in-person at the ASU Tempe campus.  The incumbent will be required to drive personal vehicle to other ASU campuses to perform work, and community events. Work schedule will be flexible, depending on when programs are offered, to include evenings and weekends as needed. On days when programs are not offered, work schedule will be Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Scope of Search

Arizona Board of Regents

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$72,000-$77,160 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Plans, directs and reviews activities and operations of the Outreach experiences team to ensure achievement of established objectives and goals consistent with the mission of the University and Access ASU.
• Develops strategies and approaches to successfully implement strategic initiatives; assists with developing annual strategic goals and objectives along with internal policy and procedure to aid in meeting those goals and objectives.
• Plans, directs, and reviews programming and activities to increase knowledge about the university and resources for students.
• Prepares and coordinates reports related to programming, events and data.
• Implements and tracks progress toward university enrollment goals.
• Proactively utilizes data from multiple sources to make strategic and efficient decisions.
• Works directly with fellow Access ASU Directors to develop and implement strategies and to ensure alignment of efforts.
• Participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of department staff and students; supervises directly and/or through subordinate management all department staff.
• Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives; maintains effective relationships.
• Serves as a representative of the University at state, regional and national organizations, boards, councils, and committees, as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders, leadership, and other related staff to define and identify all required infrastructure needs to implement strategic initiatives set forth by evolving department and portfolio.
• Resolves problems and/or issues affecting the department; directs measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• Directs, manages and oversees the design, development, coordination and evaluation of departmental programs and projects to ensure achievement of established outcomes.
• Assist in developing and coordinating outreach strategies to meet the goals of enrolling the full demographic of Arizona students. With a focus on application, admit and enrollment to ASU

Day-to-day responsibilities:
Team Leadership/Supervision:
Supervise and mentor a team of professional and student staff, providing guidance and support in their roles.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
Campus Visits Strategy:
Oversee a comprehensive strategy to enrich campus visits from grade level students across Arizona.
Collaborate with admissions, academic units and outreach teams to tailor campus visit programs to the needs and interests of visiting high school groups.
Residential Summer Campus Programs:
Oversee planning and execution of residential summer campus programs offered to high school students.
Coordinate with HR, the data team, business operations, risk management and parking and transit to ensure efficiency and compliance with ASU policies and best practices.
Collaborate with academic departments, student affairs and other entities to design program schedules.
Work closely with marketing team to develop and implement strategies to maximize participation.
Special Events:
Oversee planning special events and focus on providing college readiness and career exploration resources to participants.
Student Engagement:
Oversee initiatives and activities and interact with current grade level students to drive enrollment.
Budget Management:
Manage the budget for all outreach experiences programs, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Oversee procedures that track and analyze data related to campus visits, summer programs and events to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Generate regular reports for senior leadership.
Collaborative Partnerships:
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with Access ASU partner high schools, Arizona middle schools, community organizations, ASU academic units and departments, and other stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of outreach experiences

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND eight (8) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Twelve (12) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence or a Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, College Personnel, Event Management, Community Outreach, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills, including use of MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook), social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.), Google Drive and ASU computer systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, STOVA, Salesforce, Canvas, etc.).
• Experience working in K-12 schools and understanding of college readiness and career exploration programs and initiatives. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of college admissions processes and the needs of grade level students preparing for higher education.
• Experience working with college students and student development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community-based initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of family and parent engagement initiatives and strategies.
• Experience in establishing relationships with internal and external partners.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working collaboratively and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing workload with simultaneous deadlines.
• Experience in budget management and data analysis.
• Passion for education and student success.

Working Environment

• Work collaboratively across various departments within the University as well as with diverse populations and groups.
• Professionally represent department/program.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
•  Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
•  Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to be flexible and adapt to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Supervise professional staff and/or students.
• May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
• Drive as needed to partner and program event sites. A clean driving record, a valid Arizona driver's license, adequate automobile insurance, and a vehicle drivable for long distances within the Phoenix valley are required. Employees receive travel reimbursement per applicable university policy.
• Walk throughout campus for meetings or events, regardless of the weather

Department Statement

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, TRIO programs, Sun Devil Fitness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services, Access ASU and others.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Instructions to Apply

This job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.