Job Description

UNCG has many stakeholders, including local, state, and federal government agencies whose actions have significant implications for the University; and other community entities who can be strategic partners in accomplishing mutual goals. Working with the executive team, the Director of External Affairs (Director) will play an integral role in ensuring the ability of the University to accomplish its vision, mission, and strategic goals by developing strategy related to and building relationships with key external partners. Specifically, the Director will provide leadership for strategy and relationships with local, state, federal government agencies, local community leaders, and corporate and military partners. The Director will collaborate with key campus constituencies on the university’s top strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience representing organizations with government and/or community groups or experience working in state or local government.
• The successful candidate must have strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem solving abilities; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to facilitate conversation among groups with disparate perspectives and balance these perspectives; and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive situation with diplomacy.
• The candidate must have the ability to represent the University and its priorities; and work effectively and collaboratively with variety of individuals and offices within both University and the community.
• A history of carrying initiatives to their successful conclusion. Demonstrated success with working in a highly collaborative environment as a productive member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze facts, employ strategic, decisive thinking, and manage risk in emergent situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Other preferred qualifications and experience include: Knowledge of the current climate surrounding higher education; a passion for public education and representing higher education to a broad range of stakeholders.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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