Senior Director, External Engagement & Impact

Company: Dallas College
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

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• Excellent writing, editing, verbal and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in a variety of software applications related to graphic design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals from all backgrounds and varying leadership levels.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service, and the ability to quickly triage problems in support of an effective prospect or donor experience.
• Applies best practices that are in direct support of the overall vision, mission and goals of Dallas College Foundation and Dallas College.
• Knowledgeable about and can clearly represent own area of responsibility, seeking new knowledge and tools to advance the objectives of the organization.
• Cultivate alliances across internal and external boundaries to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Promotes positive staff, donor and community relations by communicating organizational and departmental plans and priorities regularly.
• Able to gather, compile, and analyze data/information/stories and prepare collateral as requested in coordination with direct reports.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments and projects, create detailed action plans, as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines and directions.
• A demonstrated team player.
• Ability to manage and prioritize assignments; prepare and maintain accurate records, operate standard office equipment; utilize relevant software applications; and facilitate meetings and projects.
• Capacity to work with numerous team entities to help meet personal and shared goals and metrics.
• Interact and work cooperatively with Dallas College Foundation and Dallas College colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and be a strong, effective team player, committed to delivering timely results; excellent organization skills; effectively manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to choose effective and appropriate communication and communicate in a respectful tone and manner, listen actively, and write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
• Experience with social media calendaring, strategy, and management.
• Events management experience preferred.Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure storytelling and external engagement at Dallas College Foundation is well-aligned and coordinated with Dallas College Marketing & Communications strategy and procedures.
  • Strategic manager of Dallas College Foundation events, ensuring that every event is a cultivation and actionable "touch" for prospective donors.
  • Delegate tasks in support of events management for Dallas College Foundation.
  • Work in partnership with Dallas College marketing to approve all external writing from Dallas College Foundation.
    • Regular collaboration with the Director of Marketing at Dallas College.
    • Final approver for Senior Manager, Impact & Engagement.
    • Draft campaign content in partnership with Dallas College.
    • Manage a team of two (Senior Manager, External Engagement & Impact and Graphic & Web Designer).
    • Manage outside marketing partnerships.
    • Assume ownership, drafting, and delegation of deliverables including:
      • Annual Report
      • Social media
      • Newsletters
      • Cases for support
      • Proposals
      • Speaking points
      • Press releases/public relations
      • Website
      • Other Dallas College Foundation related collateral and materials
      • Work closely with the Executive Director to help position Dallas College Foundation language and cultivation as a method to effectively share Dallas College's vision.
      • Assist the Development Team in preparation for select donor meetings as needed to help team members gather or create needed collateral; similarly, support the team to deliver fast-moving requests from donors and board members to help provide information.
      • Perform other duties as assigned and deemed relevant.
      • Identify and share ideas to deepen the donor experience via cultivation or stewardship opportunities.
      • Works toward meeting and exceeding team and individual goals and metrics.
      • Plan, write, edit, proof, test, improve, and approve content.
      • Work with content staff to ensure cohesive content experiences with a consistent voice and tone.
      • Displays high competency in project management, working in a fast-paced and complex environment, execution of large projects, and working under multiple and competing deadlines.
      • Monitor and update the status of content jobs assigned and communicates progress to the Executive Director.
      • Guide Senior Manager in best practices, delegation, teamwork, and approval of all external facing material or experiences.
      • Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.Physical RequirementsNormal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Minimum Qualifications
        • Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related work experience plus supervisory experience preferred.
        • Official transcripts are required.
        • Must have a valid driver's license for off-site travel.
        • Work hours may extend beyond the typical eight hours, Monday-Friday, workday, including weekends and holidays to provide immediate support in exceptional cases
        • Potential for some hybrid work*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.About UsSince 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Applications DeadlineMay 3, 2024

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