General Information
| Job Description | ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SPEC 3 | Working Title | Community Engagement Specialist |
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| Job Code | 006299 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | Center for Social Innovation - D02053 | Department Head | Anil Deolalikar |
| Supervisor | Subramanian Ramakrishnan | Effective Date | 02/22/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures. Plans, develops and implements strategies for specific programs, events, policies, constituency groups, et cetera. Assignments typically include a wide range of external and alumni relations issues and constituencies. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Community Engagement Specialist supports the Center's charge to build external relationships, enhance the Center's brand and reputation, and generate support for the Center's mission. Major areas of focus and responsibility include building relationships and collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, applied research centers, businesses, and those government agency officials with responsibility for community and stakeholder engagement; building, maintaining, and analyzing databases and asset maps of community organizations and partnerships; and designing and coordinating internship and fellowship programs. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Building relationships and collaborative partnerships with various stakeholder groups (e.g., community organizations, businesses, applied research centers, community engagement divisions of government agencies). Analyzes and responds to requests from public and private partners for CSI support and participation. | 25 |
Develops and implements programs, events and/or communication strategies designed to inform alumni and other key constituencies of institutional programs, activities, policies, and practices; constituencies may include the general public, prospective students, students, alumni, parents, donors, campus visitors, government and/or community representatives,.
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20 |
Responds to constituent inquiries.
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20 |
| May research various topics and gather relevant data to inform unit strategic plans, keeping management informed as necessary and providing input as required. | 15 |
| Tracks and informs management of issues of community interest or concern; tracks legislation, ordinances, laws; and maintains files and lists of relevant external constituencies. Work in collaboration with the research team to build, maintain, and analyze databases and asset maps of community organizations and partnerships. | 10 |
| May plan, implement and staff alumni events, identify recruits and assist with volunteers. | 5 |
| Prepares and/or assists in preparing written and visual materials. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of building and maintaining effective relations with alumni, internal and key constituencies. | Required |
| Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to effectively represent the campus. | Required |
| Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skill to correctly identifying real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions. | Required |
| Skill in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines. | Required |
| Ability to effectively, professionally represent the Center for Social Innovation at public functions. | Required |
| Ability to analyze information, conduct background research, and make recommendations to team members. | Required |
| Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently to prioritize and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. | Required |
| Familiarity with and understanding of the issues, stakeholder relations, and policy dynamics affecting California, including its inland regions. | Required |
| Proficiency in the use of Google Workspace tools and Microsoft Office software. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of the campus, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements, infrastructure and issues of concern. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Hybrid |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |