Director of Honors Student Engagement and Community Outreach, Honors College

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Position Title Director of Honors Student Engagement and Community Outreach, Honors College

Banner Position Number 000914 E-Class CX - Class Exempt FT - .53 or > Department Honor's College - MU2170 Job Description

The Director of Student Engagement and Community Outreach in the Honors College at Marshall University is a member of a team of outstanding professionals committed to cultivating a diverse and collaborative community of thought and practice among our students, faculty, and public partners. The Program Manager is a critical team member for coordinating experiential learning and co-curricular opportunities for honors students and liaising with other student support offices on campus and external community groups.

About the Honors College

The Honors College at Marshall University provides an environment for innovative teaching and learning within an interdisciplinary curriculum motivated by creative, critical inquiry and respect for multiple thoughts, experiences, and identities. The Honors College collaborates with university and public partners to foster inclusive academic excellence in a diverse and supportive community of scholars dedicated to becoming socially conscious, responsible leaders and lifelong learners engaged in acquiring and applying knowledge for the greater good.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills used in interacting with students, public officials, and staff at all levels courteously and effectively.

Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholder groups and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of diverse student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students.

Robust personal initiative, time, and project management skills with an attention to detail and organization with the ability to exercise practical independent judgment.

Outstanding written and oral communication/presentation skills and ability to create marketing and social media content.

Ability to effectively plan, organize, prioritize, and execute complicated and continuing assignments.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to work flexibly and effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Ability to use student information systems and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Duties

Engage with university and community partners to foster ongoing collaborations and develop programs that support the college's and university's strategic enrollment management efforts, ranging from outreach and marketing for prospective students to training and support materials and strategies for current students.

Cultivate relationships and regularly collaborate with multiple units on campus, including the offices of Recruitment, Intercultural and Student Affairs, Housing and Residence Life, and Study Abroad to promote cross- campus cooperation, mutual understanding of current policies and procedures, and student personal development and professional success.

Develop, implement, and evaluate regular student-focused services and programs within the Honors College designed to build community and provide experiential learning opportunities for honors students.

Assist in the development and administration of the Honors Co-Curricular Portfolio initiative.

Recruit, select, and assist in training students to serve as Honors College Student Ambassadors and manage logistics to ensure a successful program.

Create and maintain relationships with community partners for honors internships and other experiential learning opportunities while supporting honors students to engage in opportunities.

Perform research relevant to assigned areas of responsibility, develop and maintain various databases to track progress, and present reports to stakeholders while making continuous program improvements.

Serve as advisor to the Honors College Student Association and the Honors Oracle newsletter.

Help coordinate planning and execution of special engagements, including academic ceremonies such as the Honors Convocation.

Maintain membership and actively participate in professional development opportunities offered through Marshall University and state, regional, and national organizations.

Perform other assigned duties that support the Honors College's mission.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 22, 2023.

Salary Range $39,500 - $51,400; Salary may be increased based off education, experience, and internal equity. Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time Work Location MU - Marshall University

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Experience

Work with students (at different educational levels) in a variety of curricular and co-curricular settings.

Educational program development, planning, and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in education, leadership, student support services or related fields.

Experience

Experience in student affairs administration, student programming, orientation, or related field.

Experience working with CRM or similar database management systems.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU952E

Open Date 08/24/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

The search committee requests that three to five reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references' information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.

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