Assistant Director of Engagement and Outreach
Assistant Director of Engagement and Outreach
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$ 50000 - 56000
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Working Title: Assistant Director of Engagement and Outreach
State Role Title:PR/Mrktg Spec III
Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Center for Global Engagement
Department: 900107 - CGE Administrative Payroll
Pay Rate:Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $50000 to $56000
Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:5/31/2025
About JMU:
James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation sick parental and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program Balanced Dukes that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: Information:
The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is seeking an Assistant Director of Engagement and Outreach. This position will report to the Associate Director of Study Abroad Programs and provide leadership for a growing team of professional and student staff dedicated to expanding study abroad engagement outreach. The Assistant Director of Engagement and Outreach will be responsible for developing and implementing a multi-faceted communications plan managing the Global Ambassador and Global Duke programs collaborating with marketing stakeholders assisting with event management and providing leadership on internship abroad programs by serving as an instructor and program director.
Duties and Responsibilities:
#1 Alongside the study abroad leadership team create and implement a communications plan to meet the goal to of increasing study abroad participation to become a leader in the state and among peer institutions.
#2 Oversee all aspects of the design and production of print and digital promotional materials for study abroad programs including email and social media campaigns informational brochures and fliers print and digital signage media for the Study Abroad webpages advertisements and other promotional items as part of implementing the communications plan.
#3 Manage the study abroad returnee students who are part of the Global Ambassador and Global Duke programs to 1) continue student growth and development upon return from study abroad programming and 2) effectively use these programs to meet study abroad goals.
#4 Collaborate with key campus stakeholders including the Office of Admissions the Office of Orientation and Transition the Centennial Scholars Program University Marketing and Branding University Communications and others to promote study abroad opportunities and represent study abroad with prospective students and families.
#5 In partnership with the Associate Director of Study Abroad Programs provide support on all large- and small-scale engagement events including but not limited to the Study Abroad Fair (1000 in attendance) Family Weekend Fair (500 in attendance) and Study Abroad Week (600 in attendance spread among 5-10 events) and other smaller events throughout the year.
#6 Serve as a program director and course instructor for study abroad programs which includes instructing up to four courses per year creating course syllabi grading student assignments and traveling abroad as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
-Significant professional experience in marketing outreach or communications. This experience in an international education context is a plus.
-Previous experience implementing a successful engagement and outreach strategy or communications plan.
-Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with campus stakeholders and students.
-Excellent time management and organizational skills with willingness and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously including long and short-term projects and events.
-Demonstrated ability to be adaptable flexible and navigate ambiguity.
-Familiarity with design software including Canva Adobe Creative Suite and other platforms.
-Significant professional experience in the field of education abroad.
-Previous experience leading courses abroad.
Additional Considerations:
-Prior experience in an international office.
-Experience with instructing college-level courses.
-Experience supervising students and aiding in their growth and development.
-Previous experience living working or studying abroad.
-Intercultural communication skills and ability to work with non-English speaking individuals.
-Demonstrated knowledge of marketing campaign-based software.
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
