Manager of University Engagement - Remote

About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden is a B Corporation with a mission to provide a diverse community of career professionals who have the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners to positively affect social change. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Opportunity at a Glance
The Manager of University Engagement is responsible for building and maintaining relationships, developing partnerships, and building coalitions among stakeholders. They oversee the execution of programming and cultural event implementation efforts to engage faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders in initiatives to ensure that the mission of Social Change remains the center of institutional engagement. Working within the framework of the strategic plan, the Engagement Manager will translate objectives related to community engagement into meaningful and impactful programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead university-wide initiatives that promote service, engagement, and skill-building for volunteerism and systemic social change projects
• Facilitate the connection/mentorship of prospective and current students with graduates/clinical students and provide support and mentorship to changemakers (student, alumni, and staff community)
• Collaborate with leadership in project management and support of local, regional, and global in-person and virtual Service projects for the Walden community
• Assist in developing internal resources, events, and activities that empower and educate global changemakers
• Build community by serving as a connective hub for networking and building bridges between and within changemakers and resources
• Build relationships to increase internal partnerships, collaboration, and awareness of the Center for Social Change by working with leaders on collaborative social change initiatives
• Work collaboratively with others in the University community to foster enhanced relationships between students, faculty and staff, which build community, foster academic progress and increase retention
• Provide collaborative management and creativity to increase Walden’s presence as an authentic and valuable community resource for social change both locally and globally
• Partner and collaborate with multiple University departments and stakeholders to implement successful cultural moments and social change activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, education or other related field is required
• Master's Degree is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in engagement or outreach management is required
• Previous university relations or related community management/higher education experience is preferred
• Experience using engagement management platforms or integrated student information systems is preferred
• Proven leadership skills particularly in starting new initiatives, launching successful direct marketing/outreach programs, fundraising or membership organizing activities
• General understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion approaches to creating a productive work environment
• Success at building effective community partner relationships that support mutually beneficial social change-related goals
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, database applications, and internet applications
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and due dates
• Ability to travel to support business needs
• Ability to learn and work with new software systems deployed in support of building the daily operation of the Office of University Relations and Advancement (Office of the President) and the Center’s community partnership network
• Ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to support events

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $59,923.09 and $108,334.92 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.