SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY |
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As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. University Advancement has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Director, Engagement Strategy to join their team. POSITION PURPOSE The Senior Director of Engagement Strategy leads the University Advancement (UA) Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement (ASE) units comprehensive and integrated approach to stakeholder engagement. The Senior Director is responsible for leading and developing engagement strategy and programming in partnership with ASE, UA, and UW leadership. This position oversees integrated engagement strategies with UWs colleges, units, and programs (Constituent Relations CR), including alumni-student engagement and career programs (Alumni Student Programs ASP), outreach to BIPOC and other underrepresented alumni audiences (Community Centered Engagement CCE), and engagement analytics and assessment. The Senior Director reports to the Assistant Vice President, ASE, and is a member of the ASE Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and oversees collaborative and integrated initiatives that advance the mission of UW and UWAA. The Senior Director leads the Constituent Relations (CR) and Alumni Student Programs (ASP) teams, and oversees the strategy, execution and evaluation of ASE events, programs, and services intended to authentically engage diverse audiences of UW alumni, students and friends in profound, meaningful, and inclusive ways. This position provides direct operational leadership for strategic engagement priorities and outcomes and supervises four (4) full-time professional exempt staff and student employees, including ten (10) UWAA Student Ambassadors. The Senior Director exercises independent budget authority and is responsible for overall program assessment and evaluation. This position activates ASE/UWAA/UWRAs commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and contributes to advancing understanding and actions that are actively anti-racist. It is responsible for developing and supporting inclusive, equity-focused and co-created programs and services with historically underrepresented or marginalized UW audiences in support of the institutions public mission. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Leadership, Strategy, and Collaboration (50%) The Senior Director of Engagement Strategy oversees a broad, diverse, and integrated portfolio of programs, services, and events, including but not limited to the comprehensive administration of collaborative internal and external institutional and community-based partnerships; oversight of the UWAAs alumni-student programs unit and overall program assessment and evaluation. The Senior Director ensures programs and services within their portfolio align with and advance UWAA/ASE, University Advancement, and UW racial equity priorities and values, including centering UWs Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in program content and format development, administration, and evaluation. This position is responsible for extensive internal and external campus and community engagement, communications and collaboration, including UWAA/ASE, University Advancement, and UW stakeholders, UWAA and UWRA members, students, donors, retirees, and the general public. The Senior Director develops and maintains professional, emotionally intelligent, and kind relationships with broad constituencies that advance the UWs public mission. The Senior Director demonstrates a high degree of executive resilience and has excellent interpersonal and organizational communications. Constituent Relations (CR) and Alumni Student Programs (ASP) Community-Centered Engagement Engagement Analytics and Assessment Personnel and Program Management (40%) The Senior Director centers DEIB and anti-racism at the core of their executive leadership decision-making and oversight of the administration, management, and operations of the CR and ASP teams and CCE and Engagement Analytics programs. The Senior Director is responsible for the recruitment, development, retention and evaluation of full- and part-time professional, classified, and student employees. This position exercises significant independent fiscal and budget authority and responsibility. This position collaborates with internal ASE/UWAA leadership, UA Finance & Administration, and UWAA partners as needed to ensure comprehensive administration, fulfillment, and compliance. The Senior Director is responsible for: Miscellaneous duties as assigned (10%) REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree and 6-7 years of experience in non-profit management, higher education and/or related fields or communities of practice. Advanced degree may substitute for some or part of years of experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated ability and experience in program administration, building and leading teams, staff supervision, program integration and assessment. Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and familiarity and comfort with the skills needed to manage and lead in an organization that strives to be anti-racist. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate objectives, energize and inspire staff to achieve results and meet goals while creating a culture of collaboration within direct teams and across organizational units and build and maintain positive relationships. Demonstrated ability to move relationships to purposeful and measurable actions and outcomes. Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Demonstrated creativity, organizational ability, and strong attention to detail. Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, exercise good judgment based on information and analysis in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment in an organized and professional manner. Proficiency using PC computers and prevailing office management technology; familiarity and comfort with industry-standard CRM, social media and/or other broad-based engagement software and tools. Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets, databases, forms, etc. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to express oneself clearly and empathetically in interactions with others in all forms of communications, verbal and written, one-on-one and group, etc. Knowledge and experience in public higher education leadership, constituent relations, development and/or marketing and communications. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Reasonable accommodations are available in order to meet these conditions of employment. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. |
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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTEmployees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates. |
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