The Public Engagement Specialist will support the Humanities Lab team and ASU Leonardo Director in launching a new and innovative ASU Presidential Strategic Initiative grant called Seize the Moment. Seize the Moment (STM) is designed to address today’s intersecting social and environmental crises--the coronavirus pandemic, social injustice, and environmental concerns--and create educational and public engagement programs intended to facilitate solutions.

This person will collaborate on business development activities designed to procure grant funding, forge new relationships with internal and external constituents and enhance student impact outcome-outreach opportunities. They will support public engagement; contribute to the initiative's marketing presence; organize events and activities dedicated to increasing relationships and opportunities for students.

This position is for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic year; possible continuation of the position depends on the availability of funds and program needs.

Job Family: Business Operations
Department Name: Humanities Lab
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
VP Code: EXEC VP/PROVOST
Scope of Search: Open
Grant Funded Position: This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
Salary Range: $43,820 - $50,000 per year; DOE
Category: 02
Close Date: 25-June-2021

Essential Duties

• Advance an array of STM business development activities through grant writing, soliciting philanthropic donors, supporting and developing Value Enterprise initiatives, creating connections with creative economy investors, influencers, and enablers including on- and off-campus units (e.g. Leonardo Liftoff, Luminosity Lab, Innovation Lab, University Design Institute, and Skysong).
• Identify, research and pitch new funding sources from a variety of organizations (Eg. corporate, government, foundation, non-profit).
• Maintain calendar/ log of resulting activities and records to reflect status and progress of proposals and outreach activities
• Encourage faculty transdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement; working closely with students and Marketing Coordinator to promote student impact outcomes.
• Work with Marketing Coordinator to pitch, write, conceptualize and produce public-facing communication initiatives such as virtual lecture series and new, multi-media and experimental publications.
• Stay abreast of impact outcomes forming in 7-week online STM Labs, and work with the team to promote outcomes through Value Enterprise ideas and projects.
• Coordinate periodic events including project advisory council meetings, pitch sessions and impact outcome fairs; venue procurement, facilities coordination, etc.
• Work with fiscal specialist to adhere to budget guidelines related to these programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ASU brand standards or other public facing enterprise branding.
• Grant writing experience.
• Grant development experience.
• Experience presenting ideas to multiple stakeholders and gathering consensus.
• Content marketing experience.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of public engagement practices and donor communication/relationships.
• Ability to work with multiple, diverse stakeholders and coordinate deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative and set priorities while remaining sufficiently nimble in embracing unanticipated opportunities.
• Experience in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Experience with presenting ideas to individuals and groups.
• Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in using organization and attention to details skills
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good public relations and effective working relationships with diverse populations.
• Skill in problem solving and decision-making.

Working Environment

• Activities may be performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. 
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.  
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. 
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
   

Department Statement

The School of International Letters & Cultures is the primary home for the study of international languages and cultures at ASU. The undergraduate program offers 28 undergraduate degrees and 12 graduate degrees and has approximately 600 majors and 70 graduate students. In addition, the School offers 15 summer study abroad programs. The School assists approximately 8,000 university students each semester and also offers a Translation Certificate program for credit and Bilingual Monthly Certification for teachers in the valley region. The School has a teaching and research staff of approximately 200 faculty, lecturers, instructors, faculty associates, and graduate teaching assistants.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00 PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Please submit a writing sample with your application.  In addition to references submitted,
please provide any letters of recommendation.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.