Position Summary:

• Designing, deploying, and coordinating communication and marketing efforts to reach and engage current and prospective students.
• Planning and executing a wide range of multi-media communication and programming to effectively reach and build community with the Debate Program and RU-N Community.
• Strategically use the resources of RU-N, the city, and the region to showcase the Debate Program and team with the university community, students and prospective students, the public, and both internal and external agencies and organizations.
• Developing processes, evaluating program effectiveness, and identifying and obtaining additional resources.
• Leading the coordination and execution of on-site evaluations of the program, assess program progress, and prepare appropriate recommendations for review by the Dean of SPAA and the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs.
• liaising with various public and private institutions and agencies to assess program requirements, modifications, and innovations.
• Overseeing the coordination of event and program publicity, and fundraising efforts, and may be asked to participate in the preparation of grant proposals as needed.
• Coordinating event evaluation processes, collect, and organize data, and assist with analysis for inclusion in documents and reports.
• Providing timely and accurate information in response to requests and advising students on the policies and processes of the Debate Program, the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA), and RU-N.
• This position requires knowledge of general program coordination practices and the application of concepts, theories, and terminologies of the Debate Program.
• The Director must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, customer-service-focused environment with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the Debate Program, SPAA, and RU-N.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of program design and execution, coordination, organization, facilitation, report analysis, writing, and promotion/outreach.
• Also requires a minimum of two years relevant experience in an administrative function that includes coordination of work and management of people; strong written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Posting Number: 24ST2105

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