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Job Title Director of Community Engagement Position Number 005029 Department University Advancement - Joliet IL Job Grade 11 Anticipated Salary Range $60,500 - $66,000 Benefits https://stfrancis.edu/employment/ Notice of Nondiscrimination

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Position Summary

The Director of Community Engagement reports to the Chief Development Officer and is part of the University Advancement Division. This position directs the operations and planning of community relations as it pertains to the university, including communications, publications, special events, community relations and engagement and other related activities. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as liaison and resource to all media representatives; pitches feature and news ideas; prepares campus representatives for media coverage; and writes and places press releases
Serve as the liaison for strategic community partnerships (i.e. CAPA, Chambers of Commerce, community organizations, corporations and businesses)
Establish, nurture and maintain positive external relationships with individuals, businesses and organizations that support the university's outreach efforts
Support community partnerships through strategic sponsorships
Lead efforts to represent the university favorably to the surrounding community, and attend community events
Collaborate with other departments on community events and messaging
Serve on the Crisis Management Team, complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and serve with the Chief Development Officer as a Public Information Officer (PIO)
Plan and coordinate all relevant activities for university community events including Ambassador Day; assist with Caritas as necessary
Develop and maintain Community Relations piece of the website including faculty experts and USF in the News
Identify mechanisms to measure direct and indirect impact of community relations initiatives on engagement, strategic objectives, and brand enhancement
Review, maintain and evaluate community and government relations budget
Participate in University Advancement divisional projects that contribute to the university's culture, strategic vision and achievement of goals
Interact with existing and potential donors, including scholarship donors
Donor research and identification
Donor gift recognition outreach activities
Other duties as necessary

Minimum Requirements

Minimum three years related experience: journalism, English, public relations, media relations, community engagement, or marketing
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
Event planning experience
Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university

Preferred Requirements

Master's degree in related field

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule

40 hours/week, Monday through Friday, primarily days. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed for meetings and events.

Physical Requirements of Position

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FP0804-16 Open Date 09/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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