Director, Engagement Center

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Closing Date:

02/05/2025

Type of Position:

Major Gifts

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Annual Giving Coordinator

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Director, Engagement Center, provides comprehensive leadership and support for all activities associated with the Engagement Center. The Director leads the recruitment, hiring and training of student staff and collaborates daily with the Office of Engagement to devise strategies and measure results.

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Engagement, the Director possesses a creative and entrepreneurial mindset and serves as a motivational leader to student callers. The position will promote innovative ideas while following best practices and staying apprised of engagement center trends.

The Office of Engagement is dedicated to connecting with donors, alumni and friends of the University of Arkansas in meaningful ways that celebrate their investment and communicate the impact of their philanthropic support.

As part of this effort, the University of Arkansas Engagement Center provides outreach to hundreds of alumni, parents and friends each year to deepen existing relationships and cultivate new ones. By using phone, email and video platforms, students facilitate thoughtful conversations, provide important campus news, and reconnect alumni with their colleges and programs of interest. In addition to garnering philanthropic support for the University of Arkansas, the Engagement Center provides students with valuable training and prof