Hiring Department

Marketing and Communications
Division of Communications, Outreach, and Engagement

Job Description

Missouri S&T's Communication, Outreach and Engagement Department seeks a dynamic, strategic communicator to serve as Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement. This senior-level role drives meaningful connections between Missouri S&T and its key constituents - from the Rolla community to the Missouri General Assembly - while advancing the university's visibility and public engagement mission.

The Associate Director will collaborate with students, faculty and staff across Missouri S&T, as well as colleagues throughout the University of Missouri System and MU Extension. This position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Outreach and Engagement and manages or co-manages administrative and professional staff.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Strategy & Community Relations

• Lead Missouri S&T's flagship engagement initiatives, including the university's presence at the Missouri State Fair, STEM Day at the Capitol and Celebration of Nations
• Serve as the primary liaison between Missouri S&T and the Rolla community, building and sustaining relationships that advance mutual trust and institutional presence
• Identify and develop new outreach and engagement opportunities for students, faculty and staff across the university

Event Coordination & Program Execution

• Plan and execute campus events and external outreach programs that represent Missouri S&T with consistency and impact
• Coordinate outreach and engagement activities across internal and external audiences, ensuring efforts are well-documented, communicated, and reported

Legislative & Institutional Relations

• Partner with the Chief of Staff to coordinate Missouri S&T's legislative relations, supporting the university's state and regional advocacy efforts
• Collaborate with counterparts across the University of Missouri System and MU Extension to align engagement strategies and share resources

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage or co-manage administrative and professional staff, setting clear expectations, supporting professional growth, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Build internal capacity by modeling best practices in community engagement, event execution, and institutional partnership

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or a related discipline
• Demonstrated success in public relations, community relations, government/legislative affairs or similar communications focused work
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience building relationships with community, institutional and legislative stakeholders