Working Position Title Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Alumni Engagement and Diversity Initiatives (27801)
Classification Alumni Relations Dir Asst
Position Number 00027801
Open Date 05/15/2024
Close Date 08/01/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job code 1065
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department College of Law
College/Unit College of Law Dean
Division Academic Division
Location SP 270
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/law/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on behalf of the Assistant Dean and in support of the College of Law's strategic plan to create a learning and working environment where all have an opportunity to succeed.
• Assisting with coordinating strategic and long-term DEI training programs for faculty, staff, students, and alumni
• Assisting with coordinating conversations on race and other social justice issues through programming featuring expert speakers
• Sharing ideas, information, and opportunities to support diversity, equity and belonging with the Assistant Dean and other senior leadership
• Working to enhance diverse recruitment efforts with outreach materials, website, social media, and other efforts.

• Assist with alumni activities for the College of Law and fundraising.
• Creating, developing and managing regional groups to foster and enhance alumni engagement. This includes the planning and travel to out of state events and meetings with the Dean and Assistant Dean to areas that include a large number of law alumni.
• Assisting in nurturing alumni, community supporters, and University engagement in pipeline initiatives.
• Planning meetings with the Alumni Council and Board of Visitors.
• Helping to maintain and mail out ordered College of Law merchandise.
• Planning and execution of major College of Law annual events. Major events includes: Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism, class reunions, homecoming, alumni awards reception, minority reception, golf outing, 5K Run/Walk, post-bar reception, regional receptions, and other alumni activities that may occur. These also include other conferences, symposia, institutes, and workshops involving faculty, students, professional groups or the public at large.
• Serving as CLE coordinator for eligible events.
• Assisting with coordinating fundraising campaigns by creating appeal content to be sent via direct mail, online, used for cases of support, and/or for the development of donor marketing materials.
• Serving as an ambassador for selected university campaigns including Thousands Strong Day of Giving.

• Assist the Assistant Dean with the preparation of internal and external marketing and communication strategies for the College of Law.
• Writing, reviewing, and editing of communications including press releases, publications, print/electronic media, and promotional materials prepared on behalf of the College of Law.
• Assist the Assistant Dean in planning, coordinating, and presenting all relevant events and programs. A number of events are after hours and off-campus, a flexible schedule is necessary.
• Planning, developing, publishing and disseminating alumni materials, including the monthly alumni e-newsletter eNotes.
• Assist with enhancing the College of Law's presence on its various social media platforms as well as its web presence.
• Content creation and maintenance, updating stories on the homepage as needed, and highlighting faculty, students, and alumni.
• Acting as liaison between the Assistant Dean and outside offices and agencies, such as law offices, state and federal courts, other law schools, and administrative offices within the College of Law and the University.
• Serving as a liaison between the College of Law and the University Marketing and Communications Office and the University Alumni Association.

• Assist the Assistant Dean in preparing budgets for programs and events and will work with the Assistant Dean to submit expenditures and ensure that resources are available within the budget.
• Assign tasks to graduate assistants, student workers, and extra-help employees as such help is available and needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

1. Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) in communications, business administration, marketing, public relations, or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Physical demands/requirements

• Regular office related duties
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Using computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date TBD
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours 8 AM-4:30 PM w/ some hours possible on weekends and nights for emergencies
Salary $60,000.00 -$65,000.16 ($2,500.00ppp - $2,708.34) annually
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $2,500.00 - $2,708.34 per pay period
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Assistant Director of Alumni Relations for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77860
Is Background Check Required? Yes
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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