Regional Engagement Coordinator (Temporary)

Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission — with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact — guides everything we do in University Advancement . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

Alumni and Stakeholder Engagement (ASE), working in a collaborative partnership with the UW Alumni Association , fulfills its mission to advance higher education in the state of Washington and to support the UW through impactful, broad-based engagement with alumni, students, retirees and friends of the University. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement has an exciting opening for a Regional Engagement Coordinator. This is a part-time, temporary position contracted for four (4) months.

The temporary Regional Engagement Coordinator will work in partnership with the Senior Director of Membership & Engagement Strategy to co-design and execute programs that engage the alumni and stakeholder communities that reside in regional markets outside of Puget Sound. These programs are created to deepen affinity, foster a sense of belonging, increase engagement and nurture lifelong relationships with the University for alumni, volunteers, students, donors, parents and friends of the University of Washington and nurture lifelong relationships with the University.

This position will primarily work on program development for three of the UW’s six major markets, from program development to event execution. In addition, this role will manage regional daily operations, including, but not limited to, email, listserv management and regional volunteer communications.

What You Will Do:

• Co-develop and produce high-quality programming and UW-related content for three major regional markets (Bay Area, Southern California and New York), including working with vendors and partners, as necessary.
• Collaborate with the ASE Marketing team to develop electronic and print materials, online registrations and other engagement devices for regional events.
• Prepare and monitor individual event budgets ranging from $500–$20,000.
• Support volunteer-led winter socials in all six major regional markets, as needed.
• Coordinate event information, marketing and billing, as needed.
• Manage the regional inbox, SharePoint folders and listservs, resolving incoming emails, as necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in development/alumni relations, community engagement, event planning, public relations, project management, or related field.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

What You Bring:

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and empathetically in interactions with others and in all forms of communication.
• Experience working with high-level administrators, corporate executives and professionals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets, databases and forms.
• Experience working in higher education, non-profit or public sector.

What You Can Expect:

• This position is an in-person, part-time, temporary role scheduled to work for up to 25 hours per week for four (4) months.
• Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.
• Workload and times may vary, including occasional evenings or weekends.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$35.00 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$35.00 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

62.50%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .