Adobe Product Family, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Community Support, Computer Skills, Conferences, Database Administration, Driver's License, Economic Development, Event Management, Government, Higher Education, Local Government, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, People Management, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Publicity Campaigns, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, State Government, Strategic Planning, Technical Research, Technical Support, Training Program, Training/Teaching, University/School Governance, Willing to Travel
This position will be located in Auburn, Alabama.
INTERNAL POSTING – Only current non-temporary Auburn University and AUM employees are eligible to apply.
The department of Government & Economic Development Institute is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrator III, Outreach Programs.
The Auburn University Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI) serves public service leaders in local and state governments and economic development across Alabama and beyond. GEDI provides training programs, conducts technical assistance and research projects, conducts professional association management and event planning services, and offers other similar services to support of Alabama communities, counties, state agencies, and professional associations.
GEDI Outreach Program Administrators are front-line training and education professionals whose work fulfills Auburn University’s land grant mission to bring institutional resources to the public. GEDI Outreach Program Administrators carefully plan, coordinate, and implement outreach or educational services, programs, conferences, and other similar events to accomplish outreach goals and objectives. Key responsibilities of this role include program and event planning and implementation, compiling and maintaining budgets, developing, and disseminating program marketing materials, working with governing boards, facilitating agreements with event vendors, maintaining program and event participant records, and other duties as assigned.
Periodic in-state travel to programs and events is required.
Special Instructions: Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application. Please combine them into one document.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and coordinates outreach programs for targeted groups; assesses program needs, organizes program material; evaluates program success.
- Develops and implements in-service training which includes program design, planning, implementation, and necessarily follow up activities.
- Meets with clientele to define needs or problem areas.
- Assists in the development of marketing plans and publicity materials for distribution to a targeted audience.
- Maintains a database and/or website related to a specific activity, project, or service. Acts as a project manager in planning and coordinating activities to support a specific program and may conduct research for an activity, program, or service and develop reports and strategies, and avenues to disseminate the information.
- Manages and assists in the development of budgets and maintains financial records related to a specific activity, project, or service.
- Works alongside governing boards to conduct activities on behalf of professional associations and state agencies.
- Excellent communication skills, writing, and computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite are essential.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.
- 4 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Designing, implementing, delivering, and managing educational programs, conferences, or performing association management services.
- Working with governing boards (e.g., boards of directors, advisory boards, city councils, school boards, or similar bodies).
- Working in or supporting the public sector, with familiarity with local government, state government, and/or economic development organizations or agencies.
Substitution allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Desired Qualifications:
Supervisory experience, education program or event management experience, experience working with governing boards, and experience working in or supporting the public sector with familiarity with local government, state government, and or/economic development entities.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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