Coordinator, Community Relations

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Community Relations, this position provides support to the AVP and the Community Relations unit. Manages and coordinates the administrative and day-to-day affairs of the AVP, including scheduling, administrative processes, and other daily activities and events. Supports and assists Community Relations departments, which include Athletics, Marketing, Government Relations, Immersive Technology, and the Yavapai College Foundation Provide administrative support for administrators, coaches, and staff while operating within the scope of college policies and procedures Coordinates general office functions within the community relations unit and performs high-level specialized tasks Manages and supervises special projects Maintains and fosters a supportive and working relationship with staff and community members Performs difficult, complex technical office work that requires independent judgment Assist with the planning and execution of events, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and communicating with participants as needed Promotes the College internally and throughout the community at all communication levels while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality Act as a liaison with other campus offices Serves on campus committees and supports campus initiatives as appropriate Manages communication to and on behalf of the Community Relations unit Acts as the budget and travel liaison for the Community Relations division Assists in preparation of annual budget, compiling data, recommending improvements and monitors and tracks spending Manages space reservations and use for Community Relations Other duties as assigned Minimum Expectations & Requirements Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education or related field Ability to effectively represent the Associate Vice President and Community Relations Skill in communication, customer service, and event management Ability to gather, organize and analyze data for reports and other documents Ability to research and resolve problems Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters Skills in of Microsoft Office programs and products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of the Internet Ability to prioritize work and perform complex duties involving the daily use of independent judgment relating to important Yavapai College matters Knowledgeable in office management techniques, including English usage, spelling, grammar, composition, proofreading, punctuation, accuracy, and business letters/reports Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, students, and community members Valid driver's license Regular in-person attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability toward the performance of job duties Preferred Skills & Abilities Two years of administrative or supervisory experience Knowledge of higher education principles and mission Professional experience in a community college/higher education work environment. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regular attendance is an important job function as it demonstrates dependability in job duties. Physical Demands physical demands described here are those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Salary : $54,000 - $70,000