Minimum
$95,356.00
2ⁿᵈ Quartile
$113,255.00
Midpoint
$131,155.00
4ᵗʰ Quartile
$149,047.00
Maximum
$166,940.00
Job Family
Inst Advancemt and Development
Level
PR06
Salary Grade
8
FLSA
E
Profile Summary
Positions in this job profile serve the mission of the University by designing, implementing, and collaborating on research, academic and/or startup company programs that establish and promote positive, productive relationships between the University's alumni, professional, industry, legislative, and student constituencies. They assure relationships for the University and outreach services are designed strategically, developed, nurtured, maintained, providing alignment of current and future academic, research and economic development goals for the University.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The distinguishing characteristic of the Specialist 2-Ext Relations profile is the specialized education and experience required to develop, implement and interact with external stakeholders for the program, college or department. Positions implement the university and division or college strategic plan through external relationships and outreach activities to engage, promote, and gain support for programs and services with external stakeholders such as alumni and industry partnerships.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1. Creates opportunities, implements and engages in external relationships, programs, collaborations and events that support the strategic initiatives of the division, college or department, including but not limited to industry partnerships, community partnerships and/or alumni relationships. 2. Develops and maintains operational and programmatic goals and policies for the unit and facilitates the ongoing reporting and evaluation of programming within the unit. 3. Develops communications initiatives and messaging to facilitate, increase, and advance the mission with stakeholders within a broad geographic scope. 4. Represents the division, college, and profession at events, workshops, seminars, and other external as needed. 5. Provides counsel to and project management leadership on behalf of executive leadership on complex and sensitive internal and external initiatives, including policy, budget, or stakeholder relationship implications. 6. May track, frame, and assist in the engagement of the division, college, or department with state and federal governmental agencies in collaboration and cooperation with the University government relations team.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department; your job may contribute to important strategy, operations, and business decisions that affect the department. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division/entire organization; contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the entire organization. Decisions impact: • Entire University • Functions across the University • Department Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department; your job may contribute to important strategy, operations, and business decisions that affect the department. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division/entire organization; contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the entire organization. Decisions impact: • Entire University • Functions across the University • Department
Accountability
Results are defined by university and college or division strategy, mission and vision; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. May supervise classified and professional faculty positions including plan, assign and approve work; rewards/discipline; respond to grievances; hire/fire (or effectively recommend); prepare and sign performance evaluations/reviews
Relationship With Others
Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas, or collaborate on significant projects. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Resolve conflict, negotiate, or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.
Typical Requirements
Master’s degree in field related to work assigned. Experience developing and engaging in strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.