Temporary Associate Director for Community Relations

The Office of Community and Regional Affairs (OCRA) is seeking a Temporary Associate Director for Community Relations from June, 2024 to December, 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating recurring and annual projects and supporting the Office of Community and Regional Affairs’ daily office operations.

OCRA serves as the primary liaison between the University and its surrounding community on a wide variety of local and regional issues. The office advances Princeton’s mission by building strategic relationships with external partners and promoting ongoing engagement between the University and the communities in which it resides.

The Temporary Associate Director for Community Relations will work independently on projects using guidelines prepared by OCRA staff. Projects include coordinating employee outreach initiatives, fostering positive interactions between the University and the community, data-gathering and preparation of annual reports. The Temporary Associate Director for Community Relations will also assist with Princeton University’s Community Auditing Program (CAP).

Responsibilities

Community Relations

Organize annual outreach initiatives and events including but not limited to: summer internship program, backpack donation drive, campus farmers’ market, faculty/staff Red Cross blood drives, Reading with the Tigers, the university’s holiday initiatives, etc.

Gather content for recurring and annual reports

Coordinate meter-bag requests, banner requests with municipal officials

On-campus primary and general election polling site coordination

Resource Recovery program coordination

Attend community events as needed

Communications

Develop content and draft weekly newsletter using Constant Contact

Maintain the OCRA website

Manage the OCRA social media accounts

Use Adobe Creative Cloud to craft communications materials for events and special intiatives

Office Operations

Respond to phone and email inquiries on a variety of University-related topics

Provide scheduling support for Assistant Vice President for Community and Regional Affairs

Use University systems to manage office financial reporting including creating requisitions, assisting with expense reports, and drafting reports

Provide support to Community Auditing Program manager during peak registration periods

May be asked to take on additional tasks as needed to respond to departmental priorities and new initiatives at direction of Assistant Vice President for Community and Regional Affairs.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and energy, manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to interact effectively with others.

Ability to manage confidential information

Experience with conference/event planning and operation

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet firm deadlines

Flexibility; resourcefulness; adaptability to changing needs and demands

Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud

Proficiency in social media (Facebook)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Princeton University policies, procedures and systems

Ability to monitor and update web pages

Remote work is not an option for this position.

A background check will be required prior to hiring.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

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Standard Weekly Hours

0.00

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

No

Probationary Period

N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Estimated Appointment End Date

12/31/2024

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

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