Oklahoma City Community College Hiring for Executive Director, External Affairs at Oklahoma City, OK Full Time

Posting Number:

Staff_0403133

Classification Title:

Staff

Working Title:

Executive Director, External Affairs

Datatel Position ID:

PROF1EXDIREA1A

Annual Hours:

12 months

Placement Minimum:

$83,182

Position Type:

Regular

Job Category:

Exempt

General Description:

The Executive Director, External Affairs, housed in the Office of the President is responsible for the development and provision of programs, services, events, and initiatives which foster success, satisfaction, and enhancement of OCCC’s relationship with the broader community. This position reports directly to the President and is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and executing of all external affairs functions, which includes providing consultation and collaboration in the design and delivery of the college’s media and brand strategies, working with the College’s Foundation, participating in fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation, participating in building and maintaining strategic relationships, and identifying opportunities to improve external impact. Particular emphasis is placed on the implementation of a regional, state, national, and even international strategy designed to nurture and maintain partnerships that will move OCCC closer to the goals of the institution to enhance the College’s mission and public image. The Executive Director will work closely with government agencies to provide resources to the institution and serve as the College’s liaison to the Oklahoma Legislature.

Reports To:

President

What position(s) reports to this position?:

N/A

Minimum Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) to ten (10) years of full-time experience administering programs and fundraising, lobbying, governmental relations, higher education administration, or public relations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the community college mission; the role of education; diversity of thought; and the academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic diversity of community college students.

Requires strong leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated public speaking ability.
Team orientation and inclusive philosophy
Highly skilled in the areas of marketing, communications, media relations, publications, and branding.

Ability to engage diverse audiences both internally and externally.

Must be familiar with regional, economic, and educational needs and issues in the college service area.

Ability to work effectively with educators, business/industry representatives, community and student groups, community organizations, and all constituency groups.

Customer service oriented with problem-solving skills.

Ability to carry out assignments requiring the organization of material, analysis of data, and the preparation of pertinent recommendations.

Ability to work independently and simultaneously on projects of varied complexity, carrying out each to its conclusion with a very high level of effectiveness.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision.

Experience that demonstrates resourceful approaches to handling budgetary matters that include the ability to plan, develop, and manage complex budgets.

Must possess the ability to exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.

Must possess the ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

1. General Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

2. Physical Activities:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, staff, faculty, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the office and OCCC campuses to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

3. Visual Acuity:

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. Working Conditions

This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s DegreeCommon school, charter school, vocational-technical, or higher education experienceAbility to recruit students and advertise programsGrant writing experience.Fundraising experience.Understanding of the legislative process; Critical thinking, problem solving, listening skills, ability to quickly build relationships, effective communications, public speaking, ability to multi-tasking, tracking legislation, and developing lobbying skills.

Required Training:

All other applicable training requirements established now and ongoing

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm in a general office setting, evenings and weekend work expected.

Department:

President’s Office

Job Open Date:

09/01/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

HR Contact:

Regina Switzer

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific):

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):

Essential Functions:
Establishes and maintains working relationships with college officials, business/industry, community groups, the public, foundation supporters and donors, alumni, and news media representatives. Maintains a close relationship with state, local, and county governmental agencies (county boards of education and county commissions), the Oklahoma higher education system, departments of education, and the state legislature. Maintains connections with local economic development authorities and Chambers of Commerce.

Responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and executing of all external affairs functions, which includes building and maintaining strategic relationships, identifying opportunities to improve external impact, and providing consultation and collaboration in the design and delivery of the college’s media and brand strategy.

Develop long-range strategic planning and program development, including the assessment of such programs and services, consistent with the mission of OCCC.
Consulting and collaborating with the college foundation on its fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation, and other related activities, providing leadership in the organization of special events, special projects, and community relations development activities.

Serve as the College’s liaison to the Oklahoma legislature by building strong and trusted relationships with lawmakers in order to enhance OCCC’s ability to provide educational opportunities for students and contribute to creating a skilled workforce for Oklahoma.

Periodic contact with the following: local businesses, corporations, and foundations; alumni; neighborhood and community organizations; contractors; vendors; city, state, national and international offices; and parents.

In collaboration with appropriate staff members, developing programs and providing services designed to increase the recruitment, retention, matriculation, and ultimate graduation of students.
Counsel, advise, and consult with students, faculty, staff, and alumni individually and collectively to embrace the importance of building an inclusive, appreciative, and welcoming environment.
Responsible for fiscal management of departmental operating budget including forecasting expenditures and revenues, maintaining records, and linking program objectives and assessment to the annual budget process.

Coordinate the preparation of adjustments and supporting documentation for the fiscal year close.

Provide leadership and professional development opportunities for staff consistent with professional goals.

Serve as a liaison with academic departments, faculty, admissions, development, alumni, and other institutional constituents.

To regularly engage with state and local officials to promote understanding and awareness of OCCC services and initiatives, as well as communicate ongoing needs of the institution to more effectively accomplish its mission.

Organizing new events in collaboration with other offices to invite the community who might not otherwise have had exposure to OCCC to engage in activities and topics that are of great import to these community members.

Create partnerships to effectively utilize OCCC facilities and resources to create increased impact in areas of workforce and economic development to elevate the stature of OCCC in the creation of solutions to issues that affect access to OCCC as a higher education institution.

Nonessential functions:
Serve on college committees and special projects as necessary.
Represent the college in both local and national communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):

Abide by the Governance Policies and Procedures as published in the Board of Regents Policies as well as all additional College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Cultivate and lead the culture of OCCC by promoting a work environment that encourages open communication without fear of reprisal or oppression.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.