Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 204101 - Dean's Office-Barefield College A&S

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends as necessary

Job Summary: The College External Relations Coordinator builds and maintains strong, long-term relationships with the college's various constituents. Identifies and evaluates opportunities for potential partners to establish and foster relationships that further the goals of the college.

Additional Department Summary: Manages various advisory and support boards in the college. Provide guidance and oversight of membership and activities of each board. This position will also work with the Barefield College of Arts and Sciences Ambassadors, serving as an advisor and managing their schedule and training. Work with the Advancement office on annual giving matters for the college. Assists the Director of External Relations in coordinating special projects for the college.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of marketing, communications, and/or public relations experience; OR master's degree and some marketing, communications, and/or public relations experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Microsoft Office and basic financial reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and (4) years of development or external non-profit boards experience; or Master’s degree and (2) years of development or external non-profit boards experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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