Assistant Director of Partnerships

Position Information Posting Number S24104P Posting Date Closing Date Title Community Affairs Specialist Working Title Assistant Director of Partnerships Salary Range $65,000 Annual Employee Class Civil Service Department Communication & External Relations Full-time / Part-time Full-time Specialization Hours Per Week 40 Standard Work Week Job Summary Chicago State University (CSU) is the only four-year Predominantly Black Institution in Illinois, playing a critical role to the socioeconomic and racial diversity of the state’s workforce.

CSU is located on the Southeast side of Chicago. As the area’s largest employer and the only public university on the city’s southside, CSU recognizes the transformative role the institution can play in supporting the surroundings communities’ health, financial well-being, and neighborhood vibrancy.

The Office of External Affairs is seeking values-driven individuals committed to working collaboratively and creatively in a fast-paced environment.

The Assistant Director of Community Engagement is a leader in institutional advancement. The Assistant director develops and executes a strategic plan for strengthening our relationship with community stakeholders, civic organizations, education systems, and elected officials.

The Assistant Director is a self-directed, highly organized individual who embraces the opportunity to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and increase awareness of our brand in South Chicago and throughout the Chicago area.

The position requires availability in the evenings and weekend as well as access to a car to travel throughout the Chicagoland area. Job Description

• The Assistant Director is a key liaison with external stakeholders, including community stakeholders, civic organizations, education systems, philanthropic parties, and elected officials.
• The Assistant Director will work collaboratively and professionally with internal and external constituencies, recognizing strategy partnership opportunities and bringing the partnerships to fruition.

The Assistant Director must be comfortable working at community events to professional spaces with funders, elected officials, and corporate leaders.

• The Assistant Director will develop engagement strategies and implement action plans that strengthen ties between CSU and its external stakeholders for the benefit of students, many facets of the university, our stakeholders, and surrounding communities.
• The Assistant Director will plan and execute collegewide and community events that build partnerships and support the community.

These events are often done in close partnership with various stakeholders across the university.

• Serve as a partnerships strategy advisor, monitoring emerging community needs and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Write a monthly newsletter and write other communication pieces as needed in order to improve CSU’s brand recognition, manage public perception, build partnerships, and support increasing enrollment.
• The Assistant Director will ensure the newsletter distribution list is large, growing, and strategic.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience in public contact with an agency or organization oriented toward community activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community-based initiatives.
• Experience working on public policy initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Organizational and motivational skills.
• Well-versed in developing and maintaining partnerships
• Strong communication skills (speaking and writing)
• Goal and results oriented
• Diplomacy and tact
• Team Player

Additional Applicant Information Physical Requirement / Demands Work Environment