Director of External Affairs

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

$92,985 - $135,200

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Oct 28, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	999714
Functional Title	Director of External Affairs
Position Type	Administration - Staff
Position Eclass	EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information	Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	The primary purpose of the Chancellor's Office is to support the Chancellor's leadership of UNC Greensboro ( UNCG). UNCG has been providing access and excellence since its founding in 1891 as a women's college (and as one of the three original institutions of the University of North Carolina System) and now as a public, coeducational, doctoral-granting, residential university, serving a vast array of students. The Chancellor serves as the University's Chief Executive Officer, with more than 18,000 students, including more than 3,600 graduate students, and over 2,500 faculty and staff. He is the spokesperson providing leadership at local, state, national and international levels.
Position Summary	UNCG has many stakeholders, including local, state, and federal government agencies whose actions have significant implications for the University; and other community entities who can be strategic partners in accomplishing mutual goals. Working with the executive team, the Director of External Affairs (Director) will play an integral role in ensuring the ability of the University to accomplish its vision, mission, and strategic goals by developing strategy related to and building relationships with key external partners. Specifically, the Director will provide leadership for strategy and relationships with local, state, federal government agencies, local community leaders, and corporate and military partners. The Director will collaborate with key campus constituencies on the university's top strategic priorities.
Minimum Qualifications	A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of five years of experience representing organizations with government and/or community groups or experience working in state or local government. The successful candidate must have strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem solving abilities; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to facilitate conversation among groups with disparate perspectives and balance these perspectives; and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive situation with diplomacy. The candidate must have the ability to represent the University and its priorities; and work effectively and collaboratively with variety of individuals and offices within both University and the community. A history of carrying initiatives to their successful conclusion. Demonstrated success with working in a highly collaborative environment as a productive member of a team. Demonstrated ability to analyze facts, employ strategic, decisive thinking, and manage risk in emergent situations.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications	A Master's degree is preferred. Other preferred qualifications and experience include: Knowledge of the current climate surrounding higher education; a passion for public education and representing higher education to a broad range of stakeholders.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range	$92,985 - $135,200
Org #-Department	Office of the Chancellor - 68801
Job Open Date	10/28/2024
For Best Consideration Date	11/12/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year	12
FLSA	Exempt