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Job Description ORGANIZATIONAL CNSLT 4 Working Title Outreach and Engagement Director
Job Code 000562 Grade 25
Department Name Computing Support Services - D01136 Department Head Matthew Gunkel
Supervisor Rebecca Hutchins Effective Date 01/23/2023
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope
Independently uses and applies wide-ranging experience and proficiency in organizational development, effectiveness, business process analysis and strategic planning on projects that involve multiple organizations and stakeholders. Uses advanced organizational development professional concepts and organization objectives to resolve complex organizational development, design and effectiveness issues. Regularly works on highly complex issues of strategic engagements where analysis of circumstances and information requires an in-depth evaluation of factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Department Custom Scope
This position is primarily responsible for building relationships with faculty, staff, and campus partners to help maximize the value received from technology solutions used in research, teaching, recruitment, and engagement activities. Through strategic relationships, the Outreach and Engagement Director will identify current and potential technology needs, navigate and connect the individual to appropriate technology partners, and work to become a trusted advisor for those they support.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Advanced degree. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
Business Relationship Management Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Serves as a central point of focus providing strategic account management in all ITS service areas for the organizations, colleges and schools they support. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology solutions with strategic priorities of the users they support.
20
Exercises wide judgment in selecting and developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining appropriate results and resolution of organizational effectiveness issues.
15
Assesses complex situations, identifies desired improvements, works with clients to address issues and implement solutions in alignment with strategic goals.
15
Coordinates strategic and operational discussions between ITS and key stakeholders
15
Understands business needs and ensures that systems, both technical and non-technical, can support those needs.
10
May lead cross-functional teams to solve complex organizational issues.
5
Guides and advises less experienced organizational consultants.
5
Provides collaborative leadership and consultation, strategic planning, design and facilitation, and project management on multi-faceted problems to achieve strategically aligned solutions.
5
Applies advanced organizational development concepts to perform highly complex technical analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and/or resource allocations.
5
Accountable for the delivery of ITS services and value realization
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision. Required
Advanced knowledge of the organizational development and effectiveness field, theories, models to assess, design and implement customized, strategic organization interventions. Required
Knowledge of the consulting process to effectively lead engagements from inception to conclusion. Required
Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills. Required
Demonstrates ability to learn quickly, reason, synthesize and generalize based on information obtained; sound judgment; ability to draw unbiased conclusions. Required
Possesses strong consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills. Required
Demonstrates skill consulting to managers and groups at all levels. Required
Highly skilled in facilitation, consulting and relationship building. Required
Ability to persuade through both logic and appeal to positive motivations. Required
Ability to coach, facilitate and influence people at all levels. Required
Applies strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Required
Knowledge of ITS service catalog and business partners Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required
Must pass a background check. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Medical Center/Clinic

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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