Community Outreach Specialist

99768BR

Campus: West Valley

Community Outreach Specialist

Job Description

Plans and coordinates community outreach programs for the college(s) and/or department(s). Assists leadership in developing and maintaining education, business, government, professional and community linkages in furtherance of the University's and campus’ mission.

Job Family

Community Relations

Department Name

Humanities Arts & Cultural

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

VP Code

PROVOST/WEST CAMPUS

Grant Funded Position

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

Salary Range

$21.68 - $24.00 per hour DOE

Essential Duties

• Analyzes community needs, issues, and concerns regarding the university and  college/campus and develops and organizes strategies to address.
• Acts as liaison with the community and represents the college/campus and the university as directed.
• Establishes and maintains linkages to professional, community, and business leaders; government representatives; non-profit organizations and social service agencies to further the mission of the university.
• Assists with the development and implementation of objectives and goals for community outreach and community relations for the college/campus and the university.
• Assists with strategic planning and with the development and implementation of long and short-term goals and develops goals and objectives based on department and university goals.
• Coordinates a resource network that may include working with volunteers, faculty, students and staff to plan and execute external and internal events.
• Performs needs analysis and assessments aimed at identifying opportunities to inform the public and the general community about the university and the college/campus.
• May lead, provide direction, and train other staff, volunteers and/or student employees.
• Performs special projects and other duties and may act on behalf of the Office of Public Affairs and Community Development.
• Prepares reports on performance of the unit in a variety of areas including outreach activities and other program activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND three years related administrative experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the assigned department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organizational methods, procedures, practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of sound community and constituent outreach.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the local community and its diverse sectors.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in analyzing issues and developing solutions.
• Experience in working with diverse constituencies and clientele.
• Experience in interpersonal relations.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience in stimulating changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
• Experience in leading by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs.

Working Environment

• 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 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

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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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

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.