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Job Summary:

Essential Duties:

• Manages The Engagement and Outreach Events Team by contributing to and executing the vision for the Libraries' outreach & engagement programs and achieving goals related to learning and community building.
• Develops and implements policies, best practices, scheduling and training for the Libraries' New Student Orientation Program.
• Leads and mentors a cohort of 5+ employees (full-time and student staff) including hiring, supervising, mentoring, problem-solving, and goal setting for those within their reporting structure.
• Develops and manages a segment of the departmental budget.
• Collaborates with faculty, Libraries' public services staff, and campus and community partners to achieve departmental and Libraries goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience developing and delivering outreach and engagement services and programs.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Experience developing productive partnerships across a large institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience with event planning, project management and budgeting.
• Minimum of three (3) years in higher education.
• Experience mentoring full time & student staff and developing their leadership skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System and file management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with student success programs.
• Experience with both first time in college and K12 student populations.
• Experience with circulation services in academic libraries.

• Advanced project planning and management skills, involving designing, leading, and completing a project within its intended scope and timeline
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds
• Advocate for equity, diversity, justice, and inclusive practices throughout UTA Libraries.
• Ability to foster a positive working environment and model the Libraries' Guiding Principles through daily actions and behaviors
• Ability to lead, cultivate, and empower staff
• Effective time management skills
• Advanced customer experience skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to transfer and apply knowledge and experience to new situations
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions
• Ability to excel in a changing university environment

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement:

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington