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Spelman College
Director of Alumnae Affairs
The Director of Alumnae Affairs provides outstanding leadership, initiative and management to further strengthen and build a comprehensive alumnae program for Spelman College. In addition to implementing a multi-faceted program that serves the College’s 14,000 alumnae, the Director is a strategic leader and team player, providing vision, direction and support to strengthen alumnae involvement and financial support.
The Director is responsible for planning and implementing a successful program focused on engaging alumnae in the life and advancement of the College through meaningful, relevant and innovative programs and services; providing opportunities for networking and lifelong learning; identifying and cultivating volunteer and philanthropic leadership; ensuring awareness and recognition of alumnae achievement; and introducing students to the opportunities afforded them as beneficiaries of a dynamic, international network of alumnae. The Director of Alumnae Affairs also serves as a liaison between the College and the National Alumnae Association (NAASC) of Spelman College (NAASC).
Our ideal candidate profile will include:
Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred. Candidates must have 7 – 10 years of progressive supervisory experience, with 7 or more years of experience as a manager in a complex and multi-faceted organization. Experience with developing and managing intricate budgets and programs in a higher education or a non-profit organization preferred.
Experience in alumnae or alumni relations, or similar constituent outreach programs, with emphasis on project management, volunteer management, program development and event planning is preferred. Demonstrated success in achieving goals and leading, coaching and motivating professional staff is essential. Proven strategic planning experience is required. The position requires a positive, extremely energetic self-starter with superior leadership, organizational planning, communications, presentation and interpersonal skills.
This position requires strong exemplary service focus, excellent written, verbal and time management skills. Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external customers with diplomacy and tact is essential. Independent judgment is necessary to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail. Work requires fact-finding and compilation skills plus ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously, with little supervision.
Excellent oral communication skills are required when presenting information and responding to questions from alumnae, students, parents, donors, faculty and staff, and the general public in one-on-one or group situations. Incumbent must be able to write business correspondence and procedure manuals plus compose memos, letters, and emails. Incumbent must have excellent writing skills to write briefing, remarks and articles that conform to prescribed style and format. Designated evening and weekend work is required. Frequent travel is to be expected
Qualified individuals are encouraged to visit our website and apply via our online application: www.spelman.edu. Please submit a cover letter with your submission. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a campus environment filled with unique opportunities and experiences.
SPELMAN COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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