Director of Engagement

Executive Advisory Board & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as a liaison to the College’s:
  • Executive Advisory Board
  • Friends of Finance leadership and stakeholders
  • Other governing or affiliated engagement entities
• Coordinate:
  • board communications,
  • agendas,
  • meetings,
  • engagement initiatives,
  • membership coordination,
  • and follow-up activities
• Support the Dean and faculty leadership in cultivating and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Strategic Engagement Planning & Execution

• Lead the coordination, strategy, communication, and execution of Friends of Finance directives and initiatives.
• Develop, plan, and assess college-wide engagement initiatives that maximize strategic impact and advance the goals and objectives of the College’s strategic plan in support of:
  • students,
  • faculty,
  • employers,
  • alumni,
  • and community stakeholders.
• Lead the planning and execution of signature college engagement initiatives, including:
  • Conference of Accountants
  • Friends of Finance Luncheons
  • Honors & Awards Ceremony
  • Employer and executive engagement activities
  • Community-facing college initiatives

Engagement Assessment & Strategic Analysis

• Conduct pre- and post-engagement analyses for major initiatives and activities to assess effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, strategic impact, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop recommendations for future engagement strategies and implement improvements as appropriate.
• Prepare annual and year-end engagement reports that provide:
  • strategic analysis,
  • participation and engagement metrics,
  • outcomes assessment,
  • and recommendations for future initiatives and enhancements.

Budget Development & Resource Management

• Develop, recommend, and manage engagement-related budgets for college-wide engagement initiatives and activities.
• Provide budgetary analysis, forecasting, and reporting related to engagement operations and initiatives.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources associated with engagement programming and stakeholder initiatives.

(This responsibility does not include student organization events or student programming budgets.)

External Engagement & Relationship Development

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with:
  • alumni,
  • employers,
  • industry leaders,
  • donors,
  • community organizations,
  • and strategic partners.
• Support initiatives that increase the visibility, connectivity, and external engagement of the College.

Engagement Communications & Coordination

• Coordinate communication strategies related to engagement initiatives, advisory board activities, and stakeholder outreach.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support participation, visibility, and relationship continuity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Experience in higher education, advancement, nonprofit leadership, stakeholder engagement, community relations, communications, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-visibility initiatives and cultivate external relationships
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience managing budgets, engagement initiatives, or executive-level stakeholder interactions preferred