COLE101: Regional University Relations Manager

Overview

JERSEYSTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) education to pre-teen and teenage girls and underserved children in New Jersey. We partner with socially responsible companies and their employees, youth organizations in underserved communities, and civic-minded college students and universities. Together we develop and deliver innovative, hands-on, and online afterschool projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities that develop teamwork, 21st-century problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for understanding the structure/culture of and familiarizing themselves with the higher ed landscape to relationships within each assigned school within their designated NJ area: either North, Central, or South.
• Supervise two regional coordinators in their outreach activities to connect with key academic and staffing contacts at approximately 5 schools. 
• Develop and provide coordinators with boilerplate documents, emails, templated presentations for cultivating initial target contacts.
• Facilitate and schedule meetings/planning discussions for co-Leads to establish formal partnerships with each of the 30 identified schools.
• This role reports to the University Relations Co-Leads.

Qualifications

Experience Qualifications:

• Someone with knowledge or direct experience with the college or university system.
• Familiarity with New Jersey Universities and colleges.
• Ability to manage teams of 2 to 5 people.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication or business management.

KEY SKILLS:

• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Collaboratory skills
• Communication skills

Time Commitment:

• 5- 10 hours per week