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University of Utah

Director, Administration

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


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Job Title:

Director, AdministrationLocation:

Salt Lake City, UTOpen Date:

01/16/2024Requisition Number:

PRN37407BPay Rate Range:

$75,000 to $90,000Standard Hours per Week:

40Employment Type:

Full TimeShift:

DayDepartment:

00081 - College of Humanities-DeanThe University of Utah is seeking a dynamic and humanities-focused individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Academic Outreach for the Tanner Humanities Center (THC). The Assistant Director will report to the faculty Director and will be responsible for the development, implementation, and assessment of academic projects, initiatives, and programs, including the fellowship program. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in expanding our academic partnerships, fostering relationships with educational institutions, and promoting the mission and programs of our organization. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and writing skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for the humanities.The AD will work collaboratively with the marketing and communication team, the Tanner Lecture on Human Values team, the College of Humanities dean’s team, development team, grant team, and department chairs.Responsibilities:Content Curation for Academic Discourse:

Contribute to the generation of scholarly content, including academic articles, opinion pieces, and written materials.Stay abreast of current trends and issues in education.Collaborate with fellows, faculty, and researchers to distill complex concepts into accessible narratives.Identify and cultivate partnerships with academic institutions and community groups.Devise outreach plans to engage diverse audiences.Provide ongoing support to research fellows and academic partners.

Development/Donor Cultivation:

Support Development Team in securing grant funding.Draft narratives for grant applications.Assist in donor cultivation and relationship-building.

Program Promotion:

Develop and implement strategies to promote academic programs.Create compelling narratives and collateral.Participate in events to showcase offerings to academic audiences.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Collect and analyze data related to outreach efforts.Prepare reports on outreach activities.

Problem Solving:

Manage assigned units and designated programs.Oversee program development for assigned units.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, English, History, or a humanities-related area; eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills required.Preferences:Master’s or PhD degree in a related field preferred.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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