University of Lagos Alumni Association Vacancy for an Experienced Executive Secretary
Our client, the University of Lagos Alumni Association is seeking an
experienced Executive Secretary to manage the association. This is a one
of a kind opportunity for the ES to collaborate and partner with a
smart and innovative team.
A substantial portion of the Executive
secretary's position is related to event logistics and execution,
fundraising, and public relations. The ideal candidate must be able to
independently create, produce and manage the Alumni's events, flawlessly
executing them through detailed planning.
Job Title: Executive Secretary
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Executive
Committee of the Alumni Association, arranging its meetings, staffing
its committees and ensuring strong and productive relationships between
its members and the academic and administrative leadership.
- Plan, implement and promote
alumni programs that support the Association’s strategic plan, as well
as the goals of the Association in collaboration with colleagues within
the Office of Advancement and other related units within the University;
develop and submit for approval by the Executive Committee annual
strategic and operating plans.
- Ensure accurate and complete
alumni database records; capture contact, biographical and career
information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory),
correspondence, website, postal returns, etc.
- Collaborate closely with
development colleagues in increasing support from alumni; routinely
identify and qualify alumni prospects for gifts; communicate
development-related activities via written contact reports filed in
Raiser's Edge and periodic attendance at prospect management meetings
- Oversee and balance the budget
for Alumni Relations; within the annual program budget, manage existing
and/or additional alumni programs, services, and communications.
- Raise funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Development colleagues
- Establish and build relationships
with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and
internationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct
contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, and print publications.
- Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs.
- Partner with Director of
Admissions to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the
admissions process; partner with the Dean of Student Services to plan
the growth and accessibility of career networking services for students
and alumni.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The prospect must demonstrate:
- Results orientation
- Creativity & Innovation
- Conflict management
- Cultural awareness
- Teamwork
- Personal mastery
- Analytical thinking
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A good first degree from a reputable university(preferably a UNILAG Alumni)
- Professional qualification/membership of a recognized body.
- Extensive experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent database
- Extensive Communication
and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and
courteously with colleagues throughout the Institute, alumni, other
constituents and the public.
- The demonstrated ability
to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities,
along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
- A Minimum of 15 years experience in corporate communications, branding, alumni relations or external affairs.
- Experience in organizing events
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written.
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