Chicago State University

Community Engagement Manager


PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 15996
      • Community Engagement: The manager is a key liaison with external stakeholders, including community stakeholders, civic organizations, education systems, philanthropic parties, and elected officials.
        • The manager will work collaboratively and professionally with internal and external constituencies, recognizing strategy partnership opportunities and bringing the partnerships to fruition. The manager must be comfortable working at community events to professional spaces with funders, elected officials, and corporate leaders.
        • The manager 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.
      • Programs & Events: The Manager 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.
      • Communications: Write communication pieces (newsletter articles, fact sheets, and presentations) as needed in order to improve CSU’s brand recognition, manage public perception, build partnerships, and support increasing enrollment. The manager will ensure the community newsletter distribution list is large, growing, and strategic.

      Other responsibilities as identified.
  • About the company

      Chicago State University is a Predominantly Black, public university in Chicago, Illinois.