Graduate Programs Marketing and Recruitment Specialist
Job No: 530566
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department: 13010400 - COTA-CENTER FOR AIM
Job Description
Classification Title:
Graduate Programs Marketing & Recruitment Specialist
Job Description:
The Center for Arts in Medicine's Graduate Programs Recruitment Specialist will create, implement, and track a comprehensive recruitment strategy for the Center's graduate programs. To ensure and improve enrollment rates to the Center's graduate programs, the successful candidate will perform ongoing market research; create a recruitment development plan, implement, and track the success of the developed recruitment plan; create and distribute recruitment materials and provide enrollment, admissions, and recruitment and advising support.
The successful candidate will have experience recruiting graduate students and marketing higher education programs, arts, or health programming/events.
The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals, artists, scholars, advisors, and teachers, we, the staff of the College, embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues, students, and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking, creativity, constructive questioning, and respectful dialogue. We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who possesses skills in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity, inclusion, open intellectual discourse, and the well-being of all in an environment of complex diversity. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources, balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
As a crucial member of our team, you will be responsible for spearheading the recruitment efforts for the Center's graduate programs. Your role will involve collaborating closely with faculty, the center director, and the graduate advisor to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of program objectives, curriculum specifics, and admissions procedures. To ensure a consistent and compelling recruitment message, you will:
• Develop recruitment goals aligned with the Center and College strategic plans. • Conduct research to identify and forge partnerships with other competitive programs or markets in the field. • Engage faculty, staff, students, and alumni in recruitment activities. • Represent the Center at various student recruitment events. • Initiate contact with prospective students, programs, and institutions to establish relationships and generate excitement about Center graduate programs. • Establish, collect, and analyze data to evaluate the success of recruitment efforts and determine optimal next steps. • Create and distribute resource materials to support student recruitment initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Planning:
• Work collaboratively to align recruitment goals with the Center and College strategic plans. • Research and develop partnerships to enhance the program's competitive edge.
• Engagement and Outreach:
• Solicit the involvement of faculty, staff, students, and alumni in recruitment activities. • Attend student recruitment events as the primary representative of the Center. • Reach out to prospective students, programs, and institutions to build relationships and generate interest in Center graduate programs.
• Data Analysis:
• Establish, collect, and analyze data to evaluate the success of recruitment efforts. • Use data-driven insights to determine optimal strategies for future recruitment activities.
• Resource Management:
• Create and distribute resource materials to support student recruitment initiatives.
• Operational Excellence:
• Implement and administer methods and procedures to enhance current and future recruitment operations.
• Applicant Support:
• Answer prospective student inquiries. • Guide applicants through the admissions process.
• Database Management:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of prospective and current students and alumni. • Analyze the database to identify opportunities for growth in recruitment efforts.
• Mentorship Program Development:
• Develop and oversee a student mentorship program.
• Supervision:
• Supervise one part-time recruitment assistant.
• Flexibility:
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.
Expected Salary:
$54,000 - $60,000 with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package
In addition to your salary, the University of Florida (UF) offers low cost https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/health_insurance_plans plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.
UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.
Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.
UF Employees are also eligible for the https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/gatorperks/, which provides big savings at various business and retailers!
Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/my-benefits/explore/eligibility/teams-usps/
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an associates degree and five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications - In order of importance:
• Experience in marketing, including developing marketing/recruitment materials for digital and print media • Experience in student recruitment and developing a student recruitment plan and partnerships, specifically in higher education programs • Experience using project management software, such as Microsoft Teams, to plan content, track work and collaborate with communication partners • Evidence of writing skills suitable for creating, editing, and distributing content for publications, press releases, email newsletters, and other marketing materials that communicate the organization's events, research, and programs • Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity, inclusion, open intellectual discourse, and the well-being of all in an environment of complex diversities • Training and/or experience with Arts in Health or adjacent fields
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location: Gainesville, FL - This position is 100% remote, with expected travel 4-6 times a year to conferences and other events for recruitment purposes which could be located anywhere in the United States. This travel requirement could increase or decrease throughout and from year to year based on the developed recruitment and marketing strategies.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with an hour for lunch with flexibility available. Some hours may fall outside of a typical workday based on recruitment strategy implementation needs.
Application Deadline: All application documents must be submitted by 11:55pm on 03/24/2024.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system at https://jobs.ufl.edu/.
Online applications must include the following to be considered:
(1) A detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community (2) A resume (3) A PDF of works samples relevant to the position (4)Names and contact information of three professional references.
The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time including obtaining UF Engaged and/or other available personnel files from UFHR for current or previous UF employees.
Inquiries may be sent to: Natalie Rella Chair, Graduate Programs Recruitment Specialist Email: mailto:nrella@ufl.edu
If any accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 2477or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
CENTER FOR ARTS IN MEDICINE: Housed in the College of the Arts, the Center for Arts in Medicine (CAM) is committed to advancing research, education, and practice in the arts in health, locally and globally. The Center facilitates research, education, and training in the use of the arts to enhance health in healthcare and public health contexts. The Center coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration among University of Florida faculty and students, healthcare providers, clinical artists, and our local and global communities. The Center develops and implements interdisciplinary research studies through its two research labs, and educational curricula on all levels. The Center serves as a national model for the arts in health research, education, and training. The Center's academic offerings include graduate programs such as MA and graduate certificates in Arts in Medicine and Arts in Public Health, and undergraduate certificates across disciplines. For more information, visit http://www.arts.ufl.edu/cam.
THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: The mission of the College of the Arts is to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. We achieve the university's mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation. The College offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,700 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 130 faculty members in its three accredited schools— the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance, and in the Center for Arts in Medicine, the Digital Worlds Institute, and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the college comprises the University Galleries, and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami.
The University of Florida: The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation, ranked one of the top five best public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation's most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida, with outstanding resources such as the University of Florida Performing Arts (Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, the Baughman Center, University Auditorium), the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History and in the community, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Dance Alive National Ballet.
Health Assessment Required: No
Applications Close: 27 Mar 2024
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5088270
The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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Full Time
Graduate Programs Marketing and Recruitment Specialist
Job No: 530566
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department: 13010400 - COTA-CENTER FOR AIM
Job Description
Classification Title:
Graduate Programs Marketing & Recruitment Specialist
Job Description:
The Center for Arts in Medicine's Graduate Programs Recruitment Specialist will create, implement, and track a comprehensive recruitment strategy for the Center's graduate programs. To ensure and improve enrollment rates to the Center's graduate programs, the successful candidate will perform ongoing market research; create a recruitment development plan, implement, and track the success of the developed recruitment plan; create and distribute recruitment materials and provide enrollment, admissions, and recruitment and advising support.
The successful candidate will have experience recruiting graduate students and marketing higher education programs, arts, or health programming/events.
The University of Florida College of the Arts intends to be a transformative community, responding to and generating foundational shifts in the arts and beyond. As business and academic professionals, artists, scholars, advisors, and teachers, we, the staff of the College, embrace the complexity of our evolving human experience and seek to empower our colleagues, students, and faculty to respond to and shape that experience fearlessly through critical thinking, creativity, constructive questioning, and respectful dialogue. We seek a colleague who engages with openness and enthusiasm for the work and the mission of the college. We seek a colleague who possesses skills in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity, inclusion, open intellectual discourse, and the well-being of all in an environment of complex diversity. We seek a colleague who identifies as a trusted steward of resources, balancing institutional requirements and the demand for innovative solutions.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty, seeking faculty of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
As a crucial member of our team, you will be responsible for spearheading the recruitment efforts for the Center's graduate programs. Your role will involve collaborating closely with faculty, the center director, and the graduate advisor to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of program objectives, curriculum specifics, and admissions procedures. To ensure a consistent and compelling recruitment message, you will:
• Develop recruitment goals aligned with the Center and College strategic plans. • Conduct research to identify and forge partnerships with other competitive programs or markets in the field. • Engage faculty, staff, students, and alumni in recruitment activities. • Represent the Center at various student recruitment events. • Initiate contact with prospective students, programs, and institutions to establish relationships and generate excitement about Center graduate programs. • Establish, collect, and analyze data to evaluate the success of recruitment efforts and determine optimal next steps. • Create and distribute resource materials to support student recruitment initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Planning:
• Work collaboratively to align recruitment goals with the Center and College strategic plans. • Research and develop partnerships to enhance the program's competitive edge.
• Engagement and Outreach:
• Solicit the involvement of faculty, staff, students, and alumni in recruitment activities. • Attend student recruitment events as the primary representative of the Center. • Reach out to prospective students, programs, and institutions to build relationships and generate interest in Center graduate programs.
• Data Analysis:
• Establish, collect, and analyze data to evaluate the success of recruitment efforts. • Use data-driven insights to determine optimal strategies for future recruitment activities.
• Resource Management:
• Create and distribute resource materials to support student recruitment initiatives.
• Operational Excellence:
• Implement and administer methods and procedures to enhance current and future recruitment operations.
• Applicant Support:
• Answer prospective student inquiries. • Guide applicants through the admissions process.
• Database Management:
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of prospective and current students and alumni. • Analyze the database to identify opportunities for growth in recruitment efforts.
• Mentorship Program Development:
• Develop and oversee a student mentorship program.
• Supervision:
• Supervise one part-time recruitment assistant.
• Flexibility:
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.
Expected Salary:
$54,000 - $60,000 with a comprehensive and highly competitive leave and benefits package
In addition to your salary, the University of Florida (UF) offers low cost https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/health_insurance_plans plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.
UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.
Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.
UF Employees are also eligible for the https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/gatorperks/, which provides big savings at various business and retailers!
Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/my-benefits/explore/eligibility/teams-usps/
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an associates degree and five years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications - In order of importance:
• Experience in marketing, including developing marketing/recruitment materials for digital and print media • Experience in student recruitment and developing a student recruitment plan and partnerships, specifically in higher education programs • Experience using project management software, such as Microsoft Teams, to plan content, track work and collaborate with communication partners • Evidence of writing skills suitable for creating, editing, and distributing content for publications, press releases, email newsletters, and other marketing materials that communicate the organization's events, research, and programs • Evidence of skill in designing and facilitating work that advances curiosity, inclusion, open intellectual discourse, and the well-being of all in an environment of complex diversities • Training and/or experience with Arts in Health or adjacent fields
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location: Gainesville, FL - This position is 100% remote, with expected travel 4-6 times a year to conferences and other events for recruitment purposes which could be located anywhere in the United States. This travel requirement could increase or decrease throughout and from year to year based on the developed recruitment and marketing strategies.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with an hour for lunch with flexibility available. Some hours may fall outside of a typical workday based on recruitment strategy implementation needs.
Application Deadline: All application documents must be submitted by 11:55pm on 03/24/2024.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida's online application system at https://jobs.ufl.edu/.
Online applications must include the following to be considered:
(1) A detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community (2) A resume (3) A PDF of works samples relevant to the position (4)Names and contact information of three professional references.
The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time including obtaining UF Engaged and/or other available personnel files from UFHR for current or previous UF employees.
Inquiries may be sent to: Natalie Rella Chair, Graduate Programs Recruitment Specialist Email: mailto:nrella@ufl.edu
If any accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call +1 (352) 392- 2477or the Florida Relay System at +1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
CENTER FOR ARTS IN MEDICINE: Housed in the College of the Arts, the Center for Arts in Medicine (CAM) is committed to advancing research, education, and practice in the arts in health, locally and globally. The Center facilitates research, education, and training in the use of the arts to enhance health in healthcare and public health contexts. The Center coordinates interdisciplinary collaboration among University of Florida faculty and students, healthcare providers, clinical artists, and our local and global communities. The Center develops and implements interdisciplinary research studies through its two research labs, and educational curricula on all levels. The Center serves as a national model for the arts in health research, education, and training. The Center's academic offerings include graduate programs such as MA and graduate certificates in Arts in Medicine and Arts in Public Health, and undergraduate certificates across disciplines. For more information, visit http://www.arts.ufl.edu/cam.
THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS: The mission of the College of the Arts is to be a transformative community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the arts and beyond. We achieve the university's mission by training professionals and educating students as artists and scholars, while developing their capacities for critical study, creative practice, and provocation. The College offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Approximately 1,700 students are pursuing majors in degrees offered by the College of the Arts under the direction of 130 faculty members in its three accredited schools— the School of Art + Art History, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre + Dance, and in the Center for Arts in Medicine, the Digital Worlds Institute, and the Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the college comprises the University Galleries, and the University level of the New World School of the Arts in Miami.
The University of Florida: The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land grant foundation, ranked one of the top five best public universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit. UF is a graduate research institution with more than 50,000 students and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Gainesville, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation's most livable cities, is located midway between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Together, the University and the community comprise the educational, medical and cultural center of North Central Florida, with outstanding resources such as the University of Florida Performing Arts (Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, the Baughman Center, University Auditorium), the Harn Museum of Art, the Florida Museum of Natural History and in the community, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Dance Alive National Ballet.
Health Assessment Required: No
Applications Close: 27 Mar 2024
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5088270
The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search
North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an esteemed constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System (UNC System), is actively searching for its next visionary chancellor to spearhead the storied institution’s journey into a continued future of growth, innovation and transformative change. With current chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, set to retire after nearly eight years of dedicated service to the NCCU community, effective at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year, the university is calling forth dynamic individuals with a passion for education, innovation and impactful leadership to guide NCCU to new heights. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NCCU is a nationally ranked historically Black university founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, by pharmacist and religious educator Dr. James E. Shepard. The university serves as a hub for intellectual dialogue and discourse and is a source of academic distinction and game-changing innovation for North Carolina, the United States and the world. It is the oldest publicly-funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the nation. Located in the state’s Research Triangle region, NCCU has an enrollment of 7,964 students (Fall 2023) who hail from North Carolina, North America, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The university offers nearly 140 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs – including a Ph.D. in integrated biosciences – with 146 area concentrations. NCCU’s signature graduate and undergraduate degrees are housed in seven colleges and schools: College of Arts and Social Sciences and Humanities; School of Business; School of Education; School of Graduate Studies; College of Health and Sciences; School of Law; and School of Library and Information Sciences. The Role of Chancellor of North Carolina Central University The Chancellor reports to the UNC System President, and executes the policies established by the UNC Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees. As the chief executive of the institution, the Chancellor is responsible for all institutional operations including administrative, academic, financial, student affairs, advancement, athletics, and alumni affairs, and ensuring that the institution’s affairs are carried out consistent with federal and state law and university policy. The Chancellor’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team includes ten direct reports: the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; the Chief of Staff; the Chief Legal Counsel; the Director of Athletics; the Chief Information Officer; the Chief Human Resources Officer; and the Chief Brand Officer. The Chancellor works closely with UNC Board of Governors, the President and UNC System leaders, and the NCCU Board of Trustees to ensure alignment between the institution’s strategic initiatives and the UNC System Strategic Plan: Higher Expectations. The Chancellor has overall responsibilities to strengthen existing institutional initiatives and foster new initiatives to ensure sustainability and forward progress toward successfully advancing the university’s mission. The Chancellor will serve as the public face of the University, providing leadership across campus and being an active and contributing leader within the community, across North Carolina, among other higher education institutions, and across the nation. Desired Qualifications and Characteristics The next chancellor of North Carolina Central University will demonstrate leadership capabilities and potential in the following areas: • North Carolina Central University’s History and Mission. Someone with a deep passion for NCCU’s 113-year history and mission as a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges for Black students – and its contributions to the region and our state, especially in the fields of law, the liberal arts, education, health sciences and nursing, and business. • UNC System Governance and Strategic Goals. Someone who understands and appreciates the governance structure of the UNC System and is wholly committed to furthering the shared goals of the UNC System’s strategic plan, especially our focus on increasing student success. • Integrity, Transparency, and Communication. Someone with unwavering integrity and commitment to transparency, and who communicates with and actively listens to diverse constituent groups to foster a shared vision and goals for the institution. • Strategic Vision. Someone who demonstrates a clear vision for meeting the institution’s challenges and seizing its many opportunities, including increasing student enrollment, retention, and on-time graduation, strengthening the institution’s signature programs, and forging strong ties with employers and communities in the Durham and Triangle region. • Change Management and Shared Accountability. Someone with the ability to manage and lead through change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and lead the institution through future transformations. Someone with a strong background in establishing clear performance metrics and holding institutional leaders accountable to ensure alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. • Student Success and Wellbeing. Someone who is laser-focused on student success, continuing the institution’s exceptional record of driving upward social and economic mobility; who is committed to academic excellence; and who fully recognizes the critical links between access, affordability, student support, and success. • Employee Success, Wellbeing, and Development. Someone who appreciates the essential contribution of faculty and staff and demonstrates the importance of employee engagement and wellbeing by fostering a positive work environment where faculty and staff at all levels feel valued, supported, and motivated. This includes developing future leaders within the institution to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent that aligns with the university’s long-term goals. • Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Support. Someone who cultivates new and manages ongoing partnerships that advance the institution’s mission and goals, secures financial support from philanthropic, corporate, and government sources, embraces the institution’s role in the economic and community development of the region, and successfully advocates on the institution’s behalf with lawmakers and leaders at every level of government. • Campus Safety. Someone who prioritizes the safety and security of the entire campus community and employs strong crisis management skills. • Fiscal Stewardship. Someone with demonstrated ability to manage the institution’s resources in a transparent and fiscally prudent manner and to maintain a high-quality infrastructure to support the institution’s mission. • Operational Excellence. Someone who applies sound management practices to sustain the operational health of the institution and understands the importance of leveraging technology to enhance student learning and streamline administrative processes. • Free Expression and Academic Freedom. Someone who is wholly committed to the principles of free expression and academic freedom. How to Apply Individuals interested in being considered for the Chancellorship of North Carolina Central University are encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by March 29, 2024. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. The NCCU Search Advisory Committee will consider candidates and conduct interviews. The Committee will recommend at least three unranked candidates to the NCCU Board of Trustees who will then recommend at least three unranked finalists to the President. The President will nominate one candidate to the UNC Board of Governors for election. Under North Carolina law, the names and personal information of candidates remain confidential throughout the search process and beyond. Points of Contact: • Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. • For other questions, contact Lynn Duffy, Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition, UNC System Office, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu For more information about the search process, please visit the North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search website at https://www.nccu.edu/chancellor-search. EEO Statement North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at NCCU on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Full Time
North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search
North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an esteemed constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System (UNC System), is actively searching for its next visionary chancellor to spearhead the storied institution’s journey into a continued future of growth, innovation and transformative change. With current chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, set to retire after nearly eight years of dedicated service to the NCCU community, effective at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year, the university is calling forth dynamic individuals with a passion for education, innovation and impactful leadership to guide NCCU to new heights. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NCCU is a nationally ranked historically Black university founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, by pharmacist and religious educator Dr. James E. Shepard. The university serves as a hub for intellectual dialogue and discourse and is a source of academic distinction and game-changing innovation for North Carolina, the United States and the world. It is the oldest publicly-funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the nation. Located in the state’s Research Triangle region, NCCU has an enrollment of 7,964 students (Fall 2023) who hail from North Carolina, North America, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The university offers nearly 140 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs – including a Ph.D. in integrated biosciences – with 146 area concentrations. NCCU’s signature graduate and undergraduate degrees are housed in seven colleges and schools: College of Arts and Social Sciences and Humanities; School of Business; School of Education; School of Graduate Studies; College of Health and Sciences; School of Law; and School of Library and Information Sciences. The Role of Chancellor of North Carolina Central University The Chancellor reports to the UNC System President, and executes the policies established by the UNC Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees. As the chief executive of the institution, the Chancellor is responsible for all institutional operations including administrative, academic, financial, student affairs, advancement, athletics, and alumni affairs, and ensuring that the institution’s affairs are carried out consistent with federal and state law and university policy. The Chancellor’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team includes ten direct reports: the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; the Chief of Staff; the Chief Legal Counsel; the Director of Athletics; the Chief Information Officer; the Chief Human Resources Officer; and the Chief Brand Officer. The Chancellor works closely with UNC Board of Governors, the President and UNC System leaders, and the NCCU Board of Trustees to ensure alignment between the institution’s strategic initiatives and the UNC System Strategic Plan: Higher Expectations. The Chancellor has overall responsibilities to strengthen existing institutional initiatives and foster new initiatives to ensure sustainability and forward progress toward successfully advancing the university’s mission. The Chancellor will serve as the public face of the University, providing leadership across campus and being an active and contributing leader within the community, across North Carolina, among other higher education institutions, and across the nation. Desired Qualifications and Characteristics The next chancellor of North Carolina Central University will demonstrate leadership capabilities and potential in the following areas: • North Carolina Central University’s History and Mission. Someone with a deep passion for NCCU’s 113-year history and mission as a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges for Black students – and its contributions to the region and our state, especially in the fields of law, the liberal arts, education, health sciences and nursing, and business. • UNC System Governance and Strategic Goals. Someone who understands and appreciates the governance structure of the UNC System and is wholly committed to furthering the shared goals of the UNC System’s strategic plan, especially our focus on increasing student success. • Integrity, Transparency, and Communication. Someone with unwavering integrity and commitment to transparency, and who communicates with and actively listens to diverse constituent groups to foster a shared vision and goals for the institution. • Strategic Vision. Someone who demonstrates a clear vision for meeting the institution’s challenges and seizing its many opportunities, including increasing student enrollment, retention, and on-time graduation, strengthening the institution’s signature programs, and forging strong ties with employers and communities in the Durham and Triangle region. • Change Management and Shared Accountability. Someone with the ability to manage and lead through change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and lead the institution through future transformations. Someone with a strong background in establishing clear performance metrics and holding institutional leaders accountable to ensure alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. • Student Success and Wellbeing. Someone who is laser-focused on student success, continuing the institution’s exceptional record of driving upward social and economic mobility; who is committed to academic excellence; and who fully recognizes the critical links between access, affordability, student support, and success. • Employee Success, Wellbeing, and Development. Someone who appreciates the essential contribution of faculty and staff and demonstrates the importance of employee engagement and wellbeing by fostering a positive work environment where faculty and staff at all levels feel valued, supported, and motivated. This includes developing future leaders within the institution to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent that aligns with the university’s long-term goals. • Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Support. Someone who cultivates new and manages ongoing partnerships that advance the institution’s mission and goals, secures financial support from philanthropic, corporate, and government sources, embraces the institution’s role in the economic and community development of the region, and successfully advocates on the institution’s behalf with lawmakers and leaders at every level of government. • Campus Safety. Someone who prioritizes the safety and security of the entire campus community and employs strong crisis management skills. • Fiscal Stewardship. Someone with demonstrated ability to manage the institution’s resources in a transparent and fiscally prudent manner and to maintain a high-quality infrastructure to support the institution’s mission. • Operational Excellence. Someone who applies sound management practices to sustain the operational health of the institution and understands the importance of leveraging technology to enhance student learning and streamline administrative processes. • Free Expression and Academic Freedom. Someone who is wholly committed to the principles of free expression and academic freedom. How to Apply Individuals interested in being considered for the Chancellorship of North Carolina Central University are encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by March 29, 2024. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. The NCCU Search Advisory Committee will consider candidates and conduct interviews. The Committee will recommend at least three unranked candidates to the NCCU Board of Trustees who will then recommend at least three unranked finalists to the President. The President will nominate one candidate to the UNC Board of Governors for election. Under North Carolina law, the names and personal information of candidates remain confidential throughout the search process and beyond. Points of Contact: • Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. • For other questions, contact Lynn Duffy, Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition, UNC System Office, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu For more information about the search process, please visit the North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search website at https://www.nccu.edu/chancellor-search. EEO Statement North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at NCCU on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Middle School Director Brentwood School – Los Angeles, CA July 2024
THE SCHOOL Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in the Brentwood neighborhood of west Los Angeles. The school, a community of 1200+ Kindergarten through 12th grade students and 151 faculty members, is situated on two campuses. The three-acre West Campus (K-5) is four blocks away from the original 28-acre East Campus (6-12). In its relatively short history of 50 years, Brentwood has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in California. Students describe a warm and caring atmosphere where they are known and valued as individuals. Embracing high standards of academic excellence, character development, and emotional intelligence, Brentwood encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
Brentwood School is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the California Association of Independent Schools, INDEX, A Better Chance, and the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs.
HISTORY Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed on the land now known as Brentwood’s East Campus, and opened a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973 and Brentwood’s first senior class graduated in June 1975. In 1994, Brentwood purchased the nearby Marymount Junior School campus and opened a Kindergarten through grade 6 campus in the fall of 1995. As the 2019-2020 school year began, Brentwood opened a new Middle School building and reconfigured the division to include grades 6-8. LOCATION AND SETTING Visitors to Brentwood’s two campuses are immediately struck by their beauty and warmth. The setting is a well-integrated blend of old and new buildings, red-tiled roofs, intimate courtyards, ivy-covered walls and green fields. Brentwood’s East Campus, housing grades 6-12, is situated on 28 acres with Mission-style historic buildings, a new 73,000 square foot Middle School building, renovated Upper School classrooms, and sustainable landscaping. The five story Middle School building houses not only general classrooms but also includes dedicated spaces for music, art, science, fabrication and design, theater rehearsal, film, dance, a separate theater, a library, and dining hall/kitchen. The Middle School also has its own playing field and outdoor commons areas adjacent to the Middle School building. The Upper School facilities, including classrooms, laboratory space, a cafeteria, a bookstore, faculty and administrative offices and courtyards, are on the hillside with sweeping views across Los Angeles to the ocean. The 22-acre East Campus Athletics Complex was completed in 2001 and the Caruso Watt Aquatics Center opened in the spring of 2008. No other school in the Los Angeles area boasts such an expansive, state-of-the-art facility that encompasses such a wide variety of sports. Lying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains at the western edge of Los Angeles, the community of Brentwood is gracious and welcoming, with comfortable homes on leafy, well-maintained streets. Nearby neighborhoods and cities include Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Bel Air. The UCLA campus is about one mile east of the school. The Brentwood area is also home to the Getty Center, one of the world’s most comprehensive arts, conservation, and education institutions.
COMMUNITY Brentwood School has always been a community where students and teachers know and care about each other. The closeness and longevity of these relationships is evident in the close ties many teachers still share with alumni/ae. The vibrant faculty draws on a wealth of teaching experiences. Fifty-nine faculty members have been at Brentwood for 10 or more years and 91 hold advanced degrees. Brentwood’s student body is diverse and lively. Students of color comprise 46% of the population. Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $50,880 (grades 6-12) and Brentwood is strongly committed to an aggressive financial support program. The school has budgeted $9.7 million annually for financial support and 17% of the East Campus students receive support. With the school’s close proximity to three major freeways, Brentwood is easily accessible to students from a wide geographical area served by eleven school bus routes and an extensive carpool system. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Every single person in our community brings something different. Their unique background and personal experiences represent a value added to our community. Brentwood is intentional, purposeful, and strategic about honoring people in all their differences which is reflected in Diversity as a core value. Equity is being conscious and cognitive of our efforts to best meet the needs of all members of our community. Inclusion means creating an environment where all participants and constituents can be their best selves, irrespective of background, experience, and lifestyle. We do this with a variety of measures, policies, and programs. We do this through our curriculum—in what we teach and how we teach it. We work together as students, parents, faculty, and administration to maintain an inclusive community. All of this is motivated and inspired by our recognition that diversity is advantageous now and in the future.
ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS The child-centered philosophies of learning and teaching, the emphasis on a broad-based and diverse liberal arts curriculum that is connected and sequential between grades and divisions, and the unwavering quest for excellence are all common features of the Brentwood K-12 experience. The school provides a core curriculum that is primarily traditional and classical emphasizing language, communication, mathematical reasoning, and computation. The goal of both curriculum and pedagogy is to foster intellectual curiosity, excitement for learning, and a desire to fulfill individual potential.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) On the East Campus, the 352 Middle School students learn to assume more responsibility for their own education. The 6th grade class is composed of 42 Brentwood Lower School students plus 34 new students while the 7th grade class of 137 welcomed 74 new students this past year. The ideal class size means students benefit not only from a great deal of personal attention, but also from a feeling of being closely connected to the school, to one another, and to the faculty. In this nurturing, supportive environment, students are exposed to a broad range of subjects that allow them to explore their interests, develop new ones, and experience both personal and intellectual growth. See the Middle School Curriculum Guide for more information. The weekly meetings of the Middle School Advisory Program allow students to develop more fully connections with faculty members in small, intimate groups. In faculty-moderated sessions, students explore topics that include core values, organization and study skills, coping with peer pressure, and ethical decision-making. In addition, the Middle School Family Groups are designed to build community and leadership, combining students from 6th - 8th grades in groups. Each group of approximately 14 students participates in activities including Advisory Olympics/Games and Community Discussions that range from challenging subjects to fun topics that are relevant to Middle School age students. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Brentwood encourages active participation in extracurricular activities in order to engage students in the life of the school and enable students to discover and purse their passions. It is a goal to provide students with as many areas as possible in which to develop their talents and to experience success. Opportunities abound for participation in art, athletics, debate, drama, dance, jazz band, orchestra, rhythm section workshop, chorus, student government, and service learning.
THE ARTS The arts programs at Brentwood foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes questioning, individuality, and diversity. The Middle School arts at Brentwood offer instruction in visual arts, dance, music, film, and drama. Working in observational, abstract, and/or inventive ways, students learn to manipulate ideas, techniques, and materials through a thoughtful, evolving application of the elements and principles of art and design as they work toward creative goals.
THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM A tradition of wide and enthusiastic participation in physical education and athletics has developed alongside athletic success. Brentwood fields highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Approximately 80% of students in the Middle School participate on at least one Middle School team, and many play on two or three different teams during the school year. There are 29 Middle School interscholastic teams representing the Middle School in 14 sports. Each year Brentwood teams attain numerous league and sectional championships as well as many playoff berths. A “no-cut” policy applies to 6th-8th grade teams. The program is designed to engender an understanding of commitment, sportsmanship, hard work, and responsibility.
SERVICE LEARNING Brentwood’s service learning program ensures the development of social awareness, and inspires students to be lifelong learners with a self-motivated sense of responsibility to the local, national, and global communities. The school is a caring and conscientious neighbor, to both the nearby VA and broader Los Angeles communities.
BELLDEGRUN CENTER FOR INNOVATION LEADERSHIP (BCIL) The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership prepares community members in grades K – 12 to engage with real world challenges and explore solutions within and beyond the classroom. Work with BCIL impacts the entire Brentwood School community, cultivating innovative problem solvers, courageous risk takers, effective managers, adept communicators, and inspired community builders. Through their involvement in BCIL, students and faculty seek answers in creative, collaborative ways and discover that their work can have an impact. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Brentwood believes in partnering with parents in the education of their child and encourages and welcomes parents to actively participate in the life of the school. The children benefit from sharing their school world with their parents; the school benefits from parents who contribute their talents, interests, and energy to support and enrich the school’s programs; and the parents benefit from experiencing first-hand the environment in which their children are educated. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the Parents Association and Eagles organizations and to attend parent education events including guest lectures and breakfasts with the Middle School Director.
STRENGTHS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL One of the hallmarks of the Brentwood Middle School is a passionate, vibrant, and child-centered faculty who are committed to the following: ● A culture of collegiality, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration ● A commitment to equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency ● Vigorous college-preparatory academic program that fosters critical and creative thinking and provides rich extracurricular offerings ● Students who are happy, self-confident, well-rounded, and caring ● High quality educational and athletic facilities on a magnificent campus ● Core values that emphasize character, personal responsibility, and service to the greater community
● A balance of hard work and fun, and of high expectations and nurturing, with a strong focus on the quality of student life ● An enviable stature and high demand for admissions in the universe of greater Los Angeles independent schools
THE POSITION The Middle School Director is responsible for all aspects of the program and personnel in the Middle School. The Middle School Leadership Team is comprised of the Director, Assistant Middle School Director, Middle School Director of Service Learning, Learning Specialist, the counselors/School Psychologist, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, and the Associate Athletic Director.
EXPECTATIONS The Middle School Director will lead a robust division that has constructed its programs and operations with careful attention to Brentwood’s mission and values. The Director of the Middle School will accomplish the following:
● Provide leadership through the support and collaboration with an excellent faculty, attending to the curriculum, and ensuring the Middle School’s overall vitality ● Work with the faculty and administration to sustain systems and structures that support and increase the effectiveness of the school’s curriculum and programs ● Strengthen collaboration and foster transparency and trust through open communication, clear expectations and full engagement- working closely with the Middle School leadership, faculty, staff, parents, and students ● Foster an environment that encourages open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view ● Create a culture where critical feedback is seen and experienced as a catalyst for professional and personal growth
● Engage fully in the daily life of the school and support students of varied identifies, lifestyles, and beliefs ● Provide educational leadership and be a skilled spokesperson for the school’s vibrant, educational program ● Work closely with the Head of Brentwood School and the members of the School Leadership Team to foster the strength of the entire school
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES Brentwood School is interested in candidates who can support, articulate, and promote a mission-driven, child-centered model of education. Along with excellent organizational and leadership skills, ideal candidates will have backgrounds that demonstrate most, if not all, of the following:
● A warm, approachable presence on campus that invites and respects the views of others yet is decisive when needed ● Visible and accessible on campus, knowing and enjoying the faculty, staff, parents, and especially the students of the school ● Engage actively with students, faculty, staff, and families in the daily life of the school, preserving and promoting the warmth and closeness that defines the Middle School’s culture ● Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum and instructional practices ● Strong familiarity with significant educational, DEI, and technology trends in independent schools ● Effective communication with faculty members, students, and parents, in a clear concise, and timely manner, keeping these groups appropriately informed of potential issues and or needs ● Experience evaluating faculty ● Cross-cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion ● Ability to synthesize and articulate the school’s educational vision and to inspire and motivate others towards further strengthening the Middle School ● Teaching and administrative experience at the Middle School level ● An advanced degree is preferred ● Collaborative approach to leadership balanced with the ability to make decisions ● A lifelong learner who uses the latest research to complement their own experiences ● The ability to motivate, inspire, and support faculty and staff PERSONAL QUALITIES The favored candidate is an outgoing, energetic, confident person of keen intellect and integrity who will enjoy developing and guiding the Middle School community. The frequency with which parents and teachers are on campus working together requires a leader who is the soul of discretion. The Middle School will be best served by a leader who is self-aware; has a hands-on, approachable style; a sense of humor; and a true love and appreciation for educating middle school-age children.
TO APPLY: Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Kim Hutchings Senior Executive Assistant and Administrative Liaison to the Board of Trustees 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Email: khutchings@bwscampus.com
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $175,000 to $225,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.
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Middle School Director Brentwood School – Los Angeles, CA July 2024
THE SCHOOL Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in the Brentwood neighborhood of west Los Angeles. The school, a community of 1200+ Kindergarten through 12th grade students and 151 faculty members, is situated on two campuses. The three-acre West Campus (K-5) is four blocks away from the original 28-acre East Campus (6-12). In its relatively short history of 50 years, Brentwood has grown to be one of the premier independent day schools in California. Students describe a warm and caring atmosphere where they are known and valued as individuals. Embracing high standards of academic excellence, character development, and emotional intelligence, Brentwood encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically.
Brentwood School is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the California Association of Independent Schools, INDEX, A Better Chance, and the Independent School Alliance for Minority Affairs.
HISTORY Founded as a non-profit corporation in 1972, Brentwood School acquired the Brentwood Military Academy, which had existed on the land now known as Brentwood’s East Campus, and opened a co-educational, college preparatory day school with grades 6-10. Grade 11 was added in fall 1973 and Brentwood’s first senior class graduated in June 1975. In 1994, Brentwood purchased the nearby Marymount Junior School campus and opened a Kindergarten through grade 6 campus in the fall of 1995. As the 2019-2020 school year began, Brentwood opened a new Middle School building and reconfigured the division to include grades 6-8. LOCATION AND SETTING Visitors to Brentwood’s two campuses are immediately struck by their beauty and warmth. The setting is a well-integrated blend of old and new buildings, red-tiled roofs, intimate courtyards, ivy-covered walls and green fields. Brentwood’s East Campus, housing grades 6-12, is situated on 28 acres with Mission-style historic buildings, a new 73,000 square foot Middle School building, renovated Upper School classrooms, and sustainable landscaping. The five story Middle School building houses not only general classrooms but also includes dedicated spaces for music, art, science, fabrication and design, theater rehearsal, film, dance, a separate theater, a library, and dining hall/kitchen. The Middle School also has its own playing field and outdoor commons areas adjacent to the Middle School building. The Upper School facilities, including classrooms, laboratory space, a cafeteria, a bookstore, faculty and administrative offices and courtyards, are on the hillside with sweeping views across Los Angeles to the ocean. The 22-acre East Campus Athletics Complex was completed in 2001 and the Caruso Watt Aquatics Center opened in the spring of 2008. No other school in the Los Angeles area boasts such an expansive, state-of-the-art facility that encompasses such a wide variety of sports. Lying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains at the western edge of Los Angeles, the community of Brentwood is gracious and welcoming, with comfortable homes on leafy, well-maintained streets. Nearby neighborhoods and cities include Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Bel Air. The UCLA campus is about one mile east of the school. The Brentwood area is also home to the Getty Center, one of the world’s most comprehensive arts, conservation, and education institutions.
COMMUNITY Brentwood School has always been a community where students and teachers know and care about each other. The closeness and longevity of these relationships is evident in the close ties many teachers still share with alumni/ae. The vibrant faculty draws on a wealth of teaching experiences. Fifty-nine faculty members have been at Brentwood for 10 or more years and 91 hold advanced degrees. Brentwood’s student body is diverse and lively. Students of color comprise 46% of the population. Tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $50,880 (grades 6-12) and Brentwood is strongly committed to an aggressive financial support program. The school has budgeted $9.7 million annually for financial support and 17% of the East Campus students receive support. With the school’s close proximity to three major freeways, Brentwood is easily accessible to students from a wide geographical area served by eleven school bus routes and an extensive carpool system. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Every single person in our community brings something different. Their unique background and personal experiences represent a value added to our community. Brentwood is intentional, purposeful, and strategic about honoring people in all their differences which is reflected in Diversity as a core value. Equity is being conscious and cognitive of our efforts to best meet the needs of all members of our community. Inclusion means creating an environment where all participants and constituents can be their best selves, irrespective of background, experience, and lifestyle. We do this with a variety of measures, policies, and programs. We do this through our curriculum—in what we teach and how we teach it. We work together as students, parents, faculty, and administration to maintain an inclusive community. All of this is motivated and inspired by our recognition that diversity is advantageous now and in the future.
ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS The child-centered philosophies of learning and teaching, the emphasis on a broad-based and diverse liberal arts curriculum that is connected and sequential between grades and divisions, and the unwavering quest for excellence are all common features of the Brentwood K-12 experience. The school provides a core curriculum that is primarily traditional and classical emphasizing language, communication, mathematical reasoning, and computation. The goal of both curriculum and pedagogy is to foster intellectual curiosity, excitement for learning, and a desire to fulfill individual potential.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-8) On the East Campus, the 352 Middle School students learn to assume more responsibility for their own education. The 6th grade class is composed of 42 Brentwood Lower School students plus 34 new students while the 7th grade class of 137 welcomed 74 new students this past year. The ideal class size means students benefit not only from a great deal of personal attention, but also from a feeling of being closely connected to the school, to one another, and to the faculty. In this nurturing, supportive environment, students are exposed to a broad range of subjects that allow them to explore their interests, develop new ones, and experience both personal and intellectual growth. See the Middle School Curriculum Guide for more information. The weekly meetings of the Middle School Advisory Program allow students to develop more fully connections with faculty members in small, intimate groups. In faculty-moderated sessions, students explore topics that include core values, organization and study skills, coping with peer pressure, and ethical decision-making. In addition, the Middle School Family Groups are designed to build community and leadership, combining students from 6th - 8th grades in groups. Each group of approximately 14 students participates in activities including Advisory Olympics/Games and Community Discussions that range from challenging subjects to fun topics that are relevant to Middle School age students. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Brentwood encourages active participation in extracurricular activities in order to engage students in the life of the school and enable students to discover and purse their passions. It is a goal to provide students with as many areas as possible in which to develop their talents and to experience success. Opportunities abound for participation in art, athletics, debate, drama, dance, jazz band, orchestra, rhythm section workshop, chorus, student government, and service learning.
THE ARTS The arts programs at Brentwood foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes questioning, individuality, and diversity. The Middle School arts at Brentwood offer instruction in visual arts, dance, music, film, and drama. Working in observational, abstract, and/or inventive ways, students learn to manipulate ideas, techniques, and materials through a thoughtful, evolving application of the elements and principles of art and design as they work toward creative goals.
THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM A tradition of wide and enthusiastic participation in physical education and athletics has developed alongside athletic success. Brentwood fields highly competitive teams and prizes character, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Approximately 80% of students in the Middle School participate on at least one Middle School team, and many play on two or three different teams during the school year. There are 29 Middle School interscholastic teams representing the Middle School in 14 sports. Each year Brentwood teams attain numerous league and sectional championships as well as many playoff berths. A “no-cut” policy applies to 6th-8th grade teams. The program is designed to engender an understanding of commitment, sportsmanship, hard work, and responsibility.
SERVICE LEARNING Brentwood’s service learning program ensures the development of social awareness, and inspires students to be lifelong learners with a self-motivated sense of responsibility to the local, national, and global communities. The school is a caring and conscientious neighbor, to both the nearby VA and broader Los Angeles communities.
BELLDEGRUN CENTER FOR INNOVATION LEADERSHIP (BCIL) The Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership prepares community members in grades K – 12 to engage with real world challenges and explore solutions within and beyond the classroom. Work with BCIL impacts the entire Brentwood School community, cultivating innovative problem solvers, courageous risk takers, effective managers, adept communicators, and inspired community builders. Through their involvement in BCIL, students and faculty seek answers in creative, collaborative ways and discover that their work can have an impact. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Brentwood believes in partnering with parents in the education of their child and encourages and welcomes parents to actively participate in the life of the school. The children benefit from sharing their school world with their parents; the school benefits from parents who contribute their talents, interests, and energy to support and enrich the school’s programs; and the parents benefit from experiencing first-hand the environment in which their children are educated. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in the Parents Association and Eagles organizations and to attend parent education events including guest lectures and breakfasts with the Middle School Director.
STRENGTHS OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL One of the hallmarks of the Brentwood Middle School is a passionate, vibrant, and child-centered faculty who are committed to the following: ● A culture of collegiality, professionalism, and interdisciplinary collaboration ● A commitment to equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competency ● Vigorous college-preparatory academic program that fosters critical and creative thinking and provides rich extracurricular offerings ● Students who are happy, self-confident, well-rounded, and caring ● High quality educational and athletic facilities on a magnificent campus ● Core values that emphasize character, personal responsibility, and service to the greater community
● A balance of hard work and fun, and of high expectations and nurturing, with a strong focus on the quality of student life ● An enviable stature and high demand for admissions in the universe of greater Los Angeles independent schools
THE POSITION The Middle School Director is responsible for all aspects of the program and personnel in the Middle School. The Middle School Leadership Team is comprised of the Director, Assistant Middle School Director, Middle School Director of Service Learning, Learning Specialist, the counselors/School Psychologist, Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion, and the Associate Athletic Director.
EXPECTATIONS The Middle School Director will lead a robust division that has constructed its programs and operations with careful attention to Brentwood’s mission and values. The Director of the Middle School will accomplish the following:
● Provide leadership through the support and collaboration with an excellent faculty, attending to the curriculum, and ensuring the Middle School’s overall vitality ● Work with the faculty and administration to sustain systems and structures that support and increase the effectiveness of the school’s curriculum and programs ● Strengthen collaboration and foster transparency and trust through open communication, clear expectations and full engagement- working closely with the Middle School leadership, faculty, staff, parents, and students ● Foster an environment that encourages open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view ● Create a culture where critical feedback is seen and experienced as a catalyst for professional and personal growth
● Engage fully in the daily life of the school and support students of varied identifies, lifestyles, and beliefs ● Provide educational leadership and be a skilled spokesperson for the school’s vibrant, educational program ● Work closely with the Head of Brentwood School and the members of the School Leadership Team to foster the strength of the entire school
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES Brentwood School is interested in candidates who can support, articulate, and promote a mission-driven, child-centered model of education. Along with excellent organizational and leadership skills, ideal candidates will have backgrounds that demonstrate most, if not all, of the following:
● A warm, approachable presence on campus that invites and respects the views of others yet is decisive when needed ● Visible and accessible on campus, knowing and enjoying the faculty, staff, parents, and especially the students of the school ● Engage actively with students, faculty, staff, and families in the daily life of the school, preserving and promoting the warmth and closeness that defines the Middle School’s culture ● Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum and instructional practices ● Strong familiarity with significant educational, DEI, and technology trends in independent schools ● Effective communication with faculty members, students, and parents, in a clear concise, and timely manner, keeping these groups appropriately informed of potential issues and or needs ● Experience evaluating faculty ● Cross-cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion ● Ability to synthesize and articulate the school’s educational vision and to inspire and motivate others towards further strengthening the Middle School ● Teaching and administrative experience at the Middle School level ● An advanced degree is preferred ● Collaborative approach to leadership balanced with the ability to make decisions ● A lifelong learner who uses the latest research to complement their own experiences ● The ability to motivate, inspire, and support faculty and staff PERSONAL QUALITIES The favored candidate is an outgoing, energetic, confident person of keen intellect and integrity who will enjoy developing and guiding the Middle School community. The frequency with which parents and teachers are on campus working together requires a leader who is the soul of discretion. The Middle School will be best served by a leader who is self-aware; has a hands-on, approachable style; a sense of humor; and a true love and appreciation for educating middle school-age children.
TO APPLY: Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that best represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below. In your letter, highlight your education and experience specifically related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Kim Hutchings Senior Executive Assistant and Administrative Liaison to the Board of Trustees 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Email: khutchings@bwscampus.com
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range includes all levels of experience, from $175,000 to $225,000. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunch time, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.
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About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement connects students with opportunities to engage with and learn from the SMU campus, Dallas community, and beyond. The office prioritizes advocacy and awareness through immersive community engagement experiences and social justice education.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Associate Director of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement provides training, development, advice, and support for student success, leadership development, diversity, and social justice education. This position also supports the office's mission by developing and implementing programs that increase awareness, knowledge, and skills with regard to creating diverse and inclusive environments in addition to experiential learning. The Associate Director supports initiatives that benefit the entire campus community including large-scale retreats, trainings, and programs.
Essential Functions:
Supervision and leadership: Provide supervision and leadership to the Community Engagement Coordinator including regular meetings and performance appraisal
Program Development: Develop, implement and coordinate the student development programs. These include the CONNECT Student Success Program including and program assessment. Implement leadership, diversity, and social justice education programs.
Serve as a Co-Initiator working with Engage Dallas in managing the Core team. Will oversee the Offsite and Risk Team, and the Education and Training. Take on project teams as necessary.
Partnerships: In partnership with the the SCIE team, develop and maintain collaborative relationships and work closely with campus and community partners to implement programs that facilitate a diverse, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Serve as the departmental assessment contact with responsibility for attending assessment training and completing requested and annual assessment reporting.
Teamwork: Serve as a member of the SCIE team contributing to staff meetings and other department-wide initiatives as assigned. Serves as a member of the Student Development team. Support the implementation and realization of the goals and learning domains in the student affairs strategic plan.
Other duties as assigned.
Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for programs, advising groups, and department/office retreats.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Master's degree is required.
A minimum of five years of experience is required. Experience in program development and student leadership development is strongly preferred. Experience facilitating leadership and diversity workshops and trainings is strongly preferred. Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities is strongly preferred. Three years of experience working with diverse student populations is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate ability to problem-solve complex issues affecting college student development is strongly preferred.
Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Drive motorized equipment
Deadline to Apply:
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 2, 2024.
Application deadline: February 16, 2024
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Full Time
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement connects students with opportunities to engage with and learn from the SMU campus, Dallas community, and beyond. The office prioritizes advocacy and awareness through immersive community engagement experiences and social justice education.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Associate Director of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement provides training, development, advice, and support for student success, leadership development, diversity, and social justice education. This position also supports the office's mission by developing and implementing programs that increase awareness, knowledge, and skills with regard to creating diverse and inclusive environments in addition to experiential learning. The Associate Director supports initiatives that benefit the entire campus community including large-scale retreats, trainings, and programs.
Essential Functions:
Supervision and leadership: Provide supervision and leadership to the Community Engagement Coordinator including regular meetings and performance appraisal
Program Development: Develop, implement and coordinate the student development programs. These include the CONNECT Student Success Program including and program assessment. Implement leadership, diversity, and social justice education programs.
Serve as a Co-Initiator working with Engage Dallas in managing the Core team. Will oversee the Offsite and Risk Team, and the Education and Training. Take on project teams as necessary.
Partnerships: In partnership with the the SCIE team, develop and maintain collaborative relationships and work closely with campus and community partners to implement programs that facilitate a diverse, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Serve as the departmental assessment contact with responsibility for attending assessment training and completing requested and annual assessment reporting.
Teamwork: Serve as a member of the SCIE team contributing to staff meetings and other department-wide initiatives as assigned. Serves as a member of the Student Development team. Support the implementation and realization of the goals and learning domains in the student affairs strategic plan.
Other duties as assigned.
Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for programs, advising groups, and department/office retreats.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Master's degree is required.
A minimum of five years of experience is required. Experience in program development and student leadership development is strongly preferred. Experience facilitating leadership and diversity workshops and trainings is strongly preferred. Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities is strongly preferred. Three years of experience working with diverse student populations is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate ability to problem-solve complex issues affecting college student development is strongly preferred.
Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Drive motorized equipment
Deadline to Apply:
Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 2, 2024.
Application deadline: February 16, 2024
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Strategic Storyteller / Communications Manager II
Job no: 911581 Work type: Support Staff Personnel Sub Area: AP- Professionals Pay Grade: 14 Major Administrative Unit / College: University Communications Department: Mktg, Public Rel, And Digital Strategy 10063701 Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title Strategic Storyteller
Position Summary As a strategic storyteller, you'll collaborate with other creative team members and channel strategists in University Communications to develop content that builds MSU’s brand by communicating its mission, values and key priorities to external and internal audiences. You will play a crucial role in shaping people’s perceptions of MSU and contribute to advancing a compelling narrative that promotes the university’s strengths, achievements and contributions to the world. Within strategy frameworks, you will seek and develop ideas for short- and long-form content. You may contribute to content development ranging from written to visual to audio of various types (i.e., feature stories, articles, social posts, marketing materials and video/photo/audio storytelling) focusing primarily on owned, social and paid channels. You will develop and write stories that resonate with our audiences and help adapt these for multichannel content marketing. You will coordinate with PR colleagues on content ideas with earned media potential. You’ll regularly access and review data and analytics to understand audience preferences and content performance and incorporate insights and learnings to help shape future tactics, working with colleagues to help improve content performance and deepen audience connection.
Duties and Responsibilities
Content Development/Writing/Editing - 40%
• Generates stories/content pieces on a regular basis that advance strategic goals and drive performance, covering stories around academic and research excellence with high relevance to priority audiences including peers, policymakers, Michigan and national public, alumni, prospective and current students and employees
• Tailors content to audiences, channels and platforms as we move toward audience segmentation and personalization informed by data, adapting stories for different audiences and channels
• Translates complex topics into audience-friendly, engaging stories and general content while also ensuring all information is represented accurately
• Writes about MSU’s research, innovation, discoveries and trend stories, as well as in-depth stories of cross-college collaborations and multiunit initiatives that advance strategic priorities, specifically:
• Produces stories/content on a regular basis for publication/distribution
• Follows good SEO practices in writing to help grow audience and enhance performance of content
• Identifies and interviews students, faculty, staff, alumni and other sources for stories
• Recommends and helps coordinate visual/multimedia elements to accompany articles. May include capturing content using smartphone technology; working with story subjects to identify visuals; and collaborating with editors, visual storytellers and designers to take content from concept to final execution
• Coordinates story creation, including strategic briefs, writing and collaboration with designers, photographers and editors while meeting deadlines
• Works with subjects of stories and other stakeholders to ensure content is approved prior to publication/distribution
• Occasionally writes copy for marketing materials such as advertising, collateral or email copy
• Contributes to upkeep of detailed editorial calendar to organize story flow and ensure the ability to leverage relevance and trends
• Ensures expert quality control and adherence to AP style
Collaboration and Leadership - 30%
• Works collaboratively and flexibly with other colleagues in University Communications and in units across campus, facilitating joint content efforts, collaborative storytelling, coordinated messaging and cohesive brand experience
• Collaborates with strategic content team to develop institutional-level, multichannel strategies to drive content reach, consumption and engagement in multiple channels
• Works with strategic content team on selection, planning, creation and production of stories gathered through campus sources that position MSU as a leading research university through fresh and engaging content
• Coordinates with PR colleagues on content ideas with earned media potential
• Works on multiple projects at one time, ensuring seamless execution and quality control
Strategic Content Planning - 20%
• Exercises sharp editorial judgment to identify and ideate brand-aligned content/story ideas that help shape audience perceptions and drive University Communications’ strategies focused on brand, content, channels and audiences
• Develops relationships with a wide network of faculty and staff, including communications colleagues across MSU, to serve as sources for story ideas
• Keeps a pulse on content trends, attends conferences to stay current on industry best practices and provides recommendations on how to apply learnings to MSU’s content strategy to ensure relevant and breakthrough communications
Data and Analytics - 10%
• Regularly accesses and reviews data and analytics to understand how content performs; incorporates insights and learnings to help shape future tactics and content
• Works with members of the content and analytics teams to help improve content performance among audiences
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a bachelor’s degree program in journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, English or related field that prepared individual to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a professional writing field and the ability to comprehend research and academic writing and “translate” it effectively for different audiences, including the general public, depending on the distribution channel
• Keen editorial judgement and proven track record of identifying and producing stories with demonstrated (through audience metrics) appeal to target audience
• Experience translating, with the highest regard for accuracy, complex topics and research into accessible, concise, creative and relevant content for a public audience
• Experience developing engaging content for social media channels
• Excellent writing, interview, research and editing skills, with proficient knowledge of Associated Press style
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, English or related field
• Seven to 10 years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, journalism or content marketing
• Experience developing cross-channel content
• Proven ability to develop quality content that grabs attention, stimulates discussion and is relevant and emotionally engaging
• A proven “team player” mentality ready for a fast-paced marketing communications environment; flexible, collaborative, positive
• A solid understanding of how brand storytelling interacts with the larger integrated marketing and communications network (earned, paid, owned, and shared)
• Experience with visual storytelling through use of photo, video, animations, infographics, etc.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills; can deliver content in a compelling, confident, professional and poised manner
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and accountability; can work under minimal supervision; highly productive and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in word processing software, Microsoft Office
• Experience with and demonstrated ability to learn new content management systems, content management platforms
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials Cover Letter
Writing Sample
Three References
Work Hours STANDARD 8-5
Website www.comms.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends on 11/21/2023 at 11:55 PM Advertised: Nov 15, 2023 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Nov 28, 2023 11:55 Eastern Standard Time
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4801422
Full Time
Strategic Storyteller / Communications Manager II
Job no: 911581 Work type: Support Staff Personnel Sub Area: AP- Professionals Pay Grade: 14 Major Administrative Unit / College: University Communications Department: Mktg, Public Rel, And Digital Strategy 10063701 Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title Strategic Storyteller
Position Summary As a strategic storyteller, you'll collaborate with other creative team members and channel strategists in University Communications to develop content that builds MSU’s brand by communicating its mission, values and key priorities to external and internal audiences. You will play a crucial role in shaping people’s perceptions of MSU and contribute to advancing a compelling narrative that promotes the university’s strengths, achievements and contributions to the world. Within strategy frameworks, you will seek and develop ideas for short- and long-form content. You may contribute to content development ranging from written to visual to audio of various types (i.e., feature stories, articles, social posts, marketing materials and video/photo/audio storytelling) focusing primarily on owned, social and paid channels. You will develop and write stories that resonate with our audiences and help adapt these for multichannel content marketing. You will coordinate with PR colleagues on content ideas with earned media potential. You’ll regularly access and review data and analytics to understand audience preferences and content performance and incorporate insights and learnings to help shape future tactics, working with colleagues to help improve content performance and deepen audience connection.
Duties and Responsibilities
Content Development/Writing/Editing - 40%
• Generates stories/content pieces on a regular basis that advance strategic goals and drive performance, covering stories around academic and research excellence with high relevance to priority audiences including peers, policymakers, Michigan and national public, alumni, prospective and current students and employees
• Tailors content to audiences, channels and platforms as we move toward audience segmentation and personalization informed by data, adapting stories for different audiences and channels
• Translates complex topics into audience-friendly, engaging stories and general content while also ensuring all information is represented accurately
• Writes about MSU’s research, innovation, discoveries and trend stories, as well as in-depth stories of cross-college collaborations and multiunit initiatives that advance strategic priorities, specifically:
• Produces stories/content on a regular basis for publication/distribution
• Follows good SEO practices in writing to help grow audience and enhance performance of content
• Identifies and interviews students, faculty, staff, alumni and other sources for stories
• Recommends and helps coordinate visual/multimedia elements to accompany articles. May include capturing content using smartphone technology; working with story subjects to identify visuals; and collaborating with editors, visual storytellers and designers to take content from concept to final execution
• Coordinates story creation, including strategic briefs, writing and collaboration with designers, photographers and editors while meeting deadlines
• Works with subjects of stories and other stakeholders to ensure content is approved prior to publication/distribution
• Occasionally writes copy for marketing materials such as advertising, collateral or email copy
• Contributes to upkeep of detailed editorial calendar to organize story flow and ensure the ability to leverage relevance and trends
• Ensures expert quality control and adherence to AP style
Collaboration and Leadership - 30%
• Works collaboratively and flexibly with other colleagues in University Communications and in units across campus, facilitating joint content efforts, collaborative storytelling, coordinated messaging and cohesive brand experience
• Collaborates with strategic content team to develop institutional-level, multichannel strategies to drive content reach, consumption and engagement in multiple channels
• Works with strategic content team on selection, planning, creation and production of stories gathered through campus sources that position MSU as a leading research university through fresh and engaging content
• Coordinates with PR colleagues on content ideas with earned media potential
• Works on multiple projects at one time, ensuring seamless execution and quality control
Strategic Content Planning - 20%
• Exercises sharp editorial judgment to identify and ideate brand-aligned content/story ideas that help shape audience perceptions and drive University Communications’ strategies focused on brand, content, channels and audiences
• Develops relationships with a wide network of faculty and staff, including communications colleagues across MSU, to serve as sources for story ideas
• Keeps a pulse on content trends, attends conferences to stay current on industry best practices and provides recommendations on how to apply learnings to MSU’s content strategy to ensure relevant and breakthrough communications
Data and Analytics - 10%
• Regularly accesses and reviews data and analytics to understand how content performs; incorporates insights and learnings to help shape future tactics and content
• Works with members of the content and analytics teams to help improve content performance among audiences
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a bachelor’s degree program in journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, English or related field that prepared individual to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a professional writing field and the ability to comprehend research and academic writing and “translate” it effectively for different audiences, including the general public, depending on the distribution channel
• Keen editorial judgement and proven track record of identifying and producing stories with demonstrated (through audience metrics) appeal to target audience
• Experience translating, with the highest regard for accuracy, complex topics and research into accessible, concise, creative and relevant content for a public audience
• Experience developing engaging content for social media channels
• Excellent writing, interview, research and editing skills, with proficient knowledge of Associated Press style
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, English or related field
• Seven to 10 years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, journalism or content marketing
• Experience developing cross-channel content
• Proven ability to develop quality content that grabs attention, stimulates discussion and is relevant and emotionally engaging
• A proven “team player” mentality ready for a fast-paced marketing communications environment; flexible, collaborative, positive
• A solid understanding of how brand storytelling interacts with the larger integrated marketing and communications network (earned, paid, owned, and shared)
• Experience with visual storytelling through use of photo, video, animations, infographics, etc.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills; can deliver content in a compelling, confident, professional and poised manner
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and accountability; can work under minimal supervision; highly productive and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in word processing software, Microsoft Office
• Experience with and demonstrated ability to learn new content management systems, content management platforms
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials Cover Letter
Writing Sample
Three References
Work Hours STANDARD 8-5
Website www.comms.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends on 11/21/2023 at 11:55 PM Advertised: Nov 15, 2023 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Nov 28, 2023 11:55 Eastern Standard Time
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4801422
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Job Profile Title Marketing Coordinator B
Job Description Summary The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.
The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/
Job Description
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Position Summary:
Pennovation Works (PW) is a 23-acre site, with a distinctive blend of offices, labs, and production space developed by The University of Pennsylvania to support innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry partners who are engaged in solving real-world problems and translating inventions into viable ventures. Since its founding about five years ago, Pennovation Works has grown into a vibrant community of innovators with over 70 private companies, 11 Penn research entities, several corporate collaborators, and a wide range of University-supported incubation programs. Pennovation Works is currently anchored by three buildings, including: the Inventor Office Building, the Pennovation Lab, and the Pennovation Center (a business incubator that provides wet/dry lab space and acts as the nucleus for collaboration and the exchange of ideas for innovators from all disciplines).
The Communications Associate, Pennovation Works reports to the Managing Director (MD) of Pennovation Works, and is responsible for creating internal and external messaging to the administration, staff, faculty, students, community and professional groups coinciding with the strategic goals of Pennovation Works. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, benchmarking analysis and reports, and graphic design, photography, videography, copy writing, and copy editing to implement website updates, social media management and content creation, promotional messaging, presentations, e-newsletters and announcements, and special print and digital collateral/publications.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
General Content Development (E-News/Announcements/Presentations): Manage copy writing, graphic design/layout, protocol, correspondence, content, frequency, distribution, and general implementation for: 1) Pennovation Works e-newsletters several times/year to interested constituents, in coordination with multiple Penn team members; 2) regular communications that promote upcoming or recap/highlight past events, activities, and successes related to Pennovation Works and its ecosystem members and partners, and 3) Pennovation Works presentations for tours and special programs. Specific duties include the following:
• Design layout and graphics, and compose and/or edit copy, for periodic newsletter publications, general news announcements, and program promotions/flyers, recaps, and highlights
• Write compelling copy for promotional program announcements and news stories
• Design announcements/content using well-designed graphic elements and layouts for web, pdf, ppt, and social media
• Write and/or edit copy for up to three (3) full program recaps per week for website
• Create an archive/reference library with program promotions / recaps / highlights
Social Media Management: Direct strategy for and implement Pennovation Works' social media plan across multiple platforms. Create original content (includes graphic design/layout and copy writing); review and edit copy and content proposed/drafted by team members. Manage user accounts on scheduling tool. Monitor Pennovation Works account engagements/comments and provide real-time interactive responses (as appropriate). Monitor social media across the ecosystem and provide real-time interactive comments, tags, reposts, or shares (as appropriate).
Project Management: Create and manage overall communications strategy and content calendar. In collaboration with the PW Coordination Committee, develop and implement marketing and communications plans that promote and highlight Pennovation Works and ecosystem activities; In collaboration with the PW Communications Committee, develop and implement supplemental marketing and communications plans that amplify Pennovation Works messaging (includes seasonal and themed messaging and special features and projects, such as Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators, etc.). Coordinate PW communication efforts and provide project management for the PW Team/FRES. Manage consistency of style and brand.
Strategic Planning: In collaboration with the PW-MD and FRES Communications Team, update and support long-term strategic marketing and communications plans that define goals, audiences, tactics and tools and provide direction for Pennovation Works MarComm deliverables. Draft and update marketing communications plans for specific campaigns of limited duration, with same tactics and evaluation.
Website Management: Manage existing content, create new pages, and develop information on a daily to weekly basis primarily for Pennovation Works' internal website. Support external website management; includes home page slider, events calendar, news, and directory.
Special Projects: Develop and/or contribute content (including graphics/layout, copy, photos, video) for special features, highlights, publications, and productions; including but not limited to Pennovation Works Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators video series, alumni spotlights, success stories, startup tips, etc. Develop special event collateral/communication (ex. SXSW, etc).
Public Relations: Coordinate tabling at conferences and other PR opportunities to market the Pennovation Works brand; attend events to capture content (photos, videos, quotes, etc) to amplify Pennovation Works messaging and/or support Pennovation Works projects, activities, events, and milestones.
Media Relations: Monitor and catalog news clips and incorporate as appropriate into the communications plan.
Benchmarking & Reports: Review and/or generate reports with metrics on websites, social media, and newsletters/announcements. Use data to assist in creation of strategies and plans.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's Degree (preferred concentration in communications, marketing, or relevant field) and 3 to 5 years of related experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience and skills in marketing, communications, and graphic design required
• Advanced experience and skills in social media and online content management required
• Proficiency with professional communications, web design, and graphic design tools (such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communications skills required
• Strong project management and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• An ability to work independently, be flexible, anticipate needs, and take initiative
• Must have great customer service skills and a high-degree of professionalism
• Be available to work on site Monday through Friday; occasional weekends, early mornings, and evenings required (not a remote position)
*** For consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position, is preferred. ***
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School Facilities and Real Estate Services
Pay Range $43,919.00 - $68,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4620062
Full Time
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Job Profile Title Marketing Coordinator B
Job Description Summary The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.
The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/
Job Description
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Position Summary:
Pennovation Works (PW) is a 23-acre site, with a distinctive blend of offices, labs, and production space developed by The University of Pennsylvania to support innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry partners who are engaged in solving real-world problems and translating inventions into viable ventures. Since its founding about five years ago, Pennovation Works has grown into a vibrant community of innovators with over 70 private companies, 11 Penn research entities, several corporate collaborators, and a wide range of University-supported incubation programs. Pennovation Works is currently anchored by three buildings, including: the Inventor Office Building, the Pennovation Lab, and the Pennovation Center (a business incubator that provides wet/dry lab space and acts as the nucleus for collaboration and the exchange of ideas for innovators from all disciplines).
The Communications Associate, Pennovation Works reports to the Managing Director (MD) of Pennovation Works, and is responsible for creating internal and external messaging to the administration, staff, faculty, students, community and professional groups coinciding with the strategic goals of Pennovation Works. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, benchmarking analysis and reports, and graphic design, photography, videography, copy writing, and copy editing to implement website updates, social media management and content creation, promotional messaging, presentations, e-newsletters and announcements, and special print and digital collateral/publications.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
General Content Development (E-News/Announcements/Presentations): Manage copy writing, graphic design/layout, protocol, correspondence, content, frequency, distribution, and general implementation for: 1) Pennovation Works e-newsletters several times/year to interested constituents, in coordination with multiple Penn team members; 2) regular communications that promote upcoming or recap/highlight past events, activities, and successes related to Pennovation Works and its ecosystem members and partners, and 3) Pennovation Works presentations for tours and special programs. Specific duties include the following:
• Design layout and graphics, and compose and/or edit copy, for periodic newsletter publications, general news announcements, and program promotions/flyers, recaps, and highlights
• Write compelling copy for promotional program announcements and news stories
• Design announcements/content using well-designed graphic elements and layouts for web, pdf, ppt, and social media
• Write and/or edit copy for up to three (3) full program recaps per week for website
• Create an archive/reference library with program promotions / recaps / highlights
Social Media Management: Direct strategy for and implement Pennovation Works' social media plan across multiple platforms. Create original content (includes graphic design/layout and copy writing); review and edit copy and content proposed/drafted by team members. Manage user accounts on scheduling tool. Monitor Pennovation Works account engagements/comments and provide real-time interactive responses (as appropriate). Monitor social media across the ecosystem and provide real-time interactive comments, tags, reposts, or shares (as appropriate).
Project Management: Create and manage overall communications strategy and content calendar. In collaboration with the PW Coordination Committee, develop and implement marketing and communications plans that promote and highlight Pennovation Works and ecosystem activities; In collaboration with the PW Communications Committee, develop and implement supplemental marketing and communications plans that amplify Pennovation Works messaging (includes seasonal and themed messaging and special features and projects, such as Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators, etc.). Coordinate PW communication efforts and provide project management for the PW Team/FRES. Manage consistency of style and brand.
Strategic Planning: In collaboration with the PW-MD and FRES Communications Team, update and support long-term strategic marketing and communications plans that define goals, audiences, tactics and tools and provide direction for Pennovation Works MarComm deliverables. Draft and update marketing communications plans for specific campaigns of limited duration, with same tactics and evaluation.
Website Management: Manage existing content, create new pages, and develop information on a daily to weekly basis primarily for Pennovation Works' internal website. Support external website management; includes home page slider, events calendar, news, and directory.
Special Projects: Develop and/or contribute content (including graphics/layout, copy, photos, video) for special features, highlights, publications, and productions; including but not limited to Pennovation Works Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators video series, alumni spotlights, success stories, startup tips, etc. Develop special event collateral/communication (ex. SXSW, etc).
Public Relations: Coordinate tabling at conferences and other PR opportunities to market the Pennovation Works brand; attend events to capture content (photos, videos, quotes, etc) to amplify Pennovation Works messaging and/or support Pennovation Works projects, activities, events, and milestones.
Media Relations: Monitor and catalog news clips and incorporate as appropriate into the communications plan.
Benchmarking & Reports: Review and/or generate reports with metrics on websites, social media, and newsletters/announcements. Use data to assist in creation of strategies and plans.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's Degree (preferred concentration in communications, marketing, or relevant field) and 3 to 5 years of related experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience and skills in marketing, communications, and graphic design required
• Advanced experience and skills in social media and online content management required
• Proficiency with professional communications, web design, and graphic design tools (such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communications skills required
• Strong project management and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• An ability to work independently, be flexible, anticipate needs, and take initiative
• Must have great customer service skills and a high-degree of professionalism
• Be available to work on site Monday through Friday; occasional weekends, early mornings, and evenings required (not a remote position)
*** For consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position, is preferred. ***
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School Facilities and Real Estate Services
Pay Range $43,919.00 - $68,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4620062
University Development Researcher
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Title: University Development Researcher 1
The mission of University Advancement is to secure support for Michigan State University in terms of money, talent, service, and advocacy by delivering an integrated program of communications, marketing, and engagement. Our objective is to build deep and long-term relationships with alumni, stakeholders and potential partners that will ensure increased support in the future.
SUMMARY:
As a valued member of the University Advancement (UA) Prospect Development Team, the Data Integrity Analyst will work closely with the Strategic Data Management Team to manage/maintain the data integrity of prospect and proposal activity in support of Michigan State University. Utilizing systems and business processes, the Analyst will assist in managing prospect and proposal data and producing, documenting, and delivering timely, accurate, and complete reporting to members of the UA team. The role includes inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and maintaining UA’s CRM to help ensure accurate and relevant data to support UA staff. The Analyst will be responsible for learning and maintaining detailed knowledge of the business rules governing management of prospect-related records.
Reporting to the Sr. Associate Director of Prospect Analytics, Reporting & Data Integrity, key responsibilities of the Data Integrity Analyst include, but are not limited to the following:
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Portfolio Management and Modifications
• Work closely with the Prospect Development Team to make any assignments, continuum stage, proposal, or other standard prospect management updates within UA’s CRM. This includes management of sunsetting assignments/proposals and strategy records.
• Review and perform initial validation on new wealth screening results and work with PD Consultants for additional validation and to update wealth ratings within the UA CRM
• Tools: Effectively use UA’s CRM, Cognos Reports, Microsoft Excel, and subscription databases and online research resources
Data Management, and Integrity
• Manage the integrity and accuracy of all prospect and proposal data, ensuring compliance with Advancement policies and guidelines
• Monitor prospect and proposal stage migration, through audit reports, to help ensure prospects are managed effectively and moved through the development cycle as appropriate
• Collaborate with AIS-DS Trainer to identify data integrity issues that suggest the need for UA staff training or re-training
Customer Service and Special Projects
• Work on special projects as defined in collaboration with the Sr. Associate Director, Director, AVP for AIS-DS, and University Advancement Management
• Other duties as assigned
Communications/Interpersonal Relationships
Interacts with:
• Staff/Co-workers – in order to assist with questions and problems relating to coding, data entry and office procedures.
• Supervisor – in order to ask questions pertaining to work being performed, receive direction and training and to assist in meeting deadlines.
• System Analyst/Programmers – in order to verify information if problems arise pertaining to computers or programs.
• Other Departments – in order to enter data and programs jobs as requested.
• Public – in order to provide services.
Responsibility for Health/Safety of Others
No assigned responsibility
Impact on Programs/Services/Operations
Error in the accuracy of collected or distributed data could cause incorrect decisions to be made by departments, University officials and/or external customers. The quality of the work performed reflects upon the image of the Department, its staff, and the University as a whole. Errors are usually detected and easily corrected.
Work Environment
Standard office environment. The job requires moderate physical effort and involves sitting and viewing a VDT screen and eye/hand coordination more than 75% of the time.
Education/Experience
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Journalism, Pre-Law, History, Psychology or Information Science or related field; one to three years’ experience in research methods including on-line electronic searching, large main-frame databases and PC-based software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications (Required)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Desktop Tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks in a professional manner with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and through e-mail to respond and resolve any concerns or issues with other University Advancement Staff positively and professionally
• Willingness to learn new skills or technologies
• Ability to evaluate potential changes in process or procedure and embrace changes which emerge as applicable
• Good knowledge of best practices in data management
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, work independently and exercise good judgment in making decisions regarding data management within the established business governance rules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential material with complete discretion
• Familiarity with the Salesforce platform
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service willingness and ability to take initiative
• Be flexible, learn quickly, and function as a member of a team with common goal of team success
HOW TO APPLY
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application, resume and cover letter through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system, the URL for this website is careers.msu.edu. Please indicate the position number 882302 when submitting your application.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4417508
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Full Time
University Development Researcher
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Title: University Development Researcher 1
The mission of University Advancement is to secure support for Michigan State University in terms of money, talent, service, and advocacy by delivering an integrated program of communications, marketing, and engagement. Our objective is to build deep and long-term relationships with alumni, stakeholders and potential partners that will ensure increased support in the future.
SUMMARY:
As a valued member of the University Advancement (UA) Prospect Development Team, the Data Integrity Analyst will work closely with the Strategic Data Management Team to manage/maintain the data integrity of prospect and proposal activity in support of Michigan State University. Utilizing systems and business processes, the Analyst will assist in managing prospect and proposal data and producing, documenting, and delivering timely, accurate, and complete reporting to members of the UA team. The role includes inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and maintaining UA’s CRM to help ensure accurate and relevant data to support UA staff. The Analyst will be responsible for learning and maintaining detailed knowledge of the business rules governing management of prospect-related records.
Reporting to the Sr. Associate Director of Prospect Analytics, Reporting & Data Integrity, key responsibilities of the Data Integrity Analyst include, but are not limited to the following:
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Portfolio Management and Modifications
• Work closely with the Prospect Development Team to make any assignments, continuum stage, proposal, or other standard prospect management updates within UA’s CRM. This includes management of sunsetting assignments/proposals and strategy records.
• Review and perform initial validation on new wealth screening results and work with PD Consultants for additional validation and to update wealth ratings within the UA CRM
• Tools: Effectively use UA’s CRM, Cognos Reports, Microsoft Excel, and subscription databases and online research resources
Data Management, and Integrity
• Manage the integrity and accuracy of all prospect and proposal data, ensuring compliance with Advancement policies and guidelines
• Monitor prospect and proposal stage migration, through audit reports, to help ensure prospects are managed effectively and moved through the development cycle as appropriate
• Collaborate with AIS-DS Trainer to identify data integrity issues that suggest the need for UA staff training or re-training
Customer Service and Special Projects
• Work on special projects as defined in collaboration with the Sr. Associate Director, Director, AVP for AIS-DS, and University Advancement Management
• Other duties as assigned
Communications/Interpersonal Relationships
Interacts with:
• Staff/Co-workers – in order to assist with questions and problems relating to coding, data entry and office procedures.
• Supervisor – in order to ask questions pertaining to work being performed, receive direction and training and to assist in meeting deadlines.
• System Analyst/Programmers – in order to verify information if problems arise pertaining to computers or programs.
• Other Departments – in order to enter data and programs jobs as requested.
• Public – in order to provide services.
Responsibility for Health/Safety of Others
No assigned responsibility
Impact on Programs/Services/Operations
Error in the accuracy of collected or distributed data could cause incorrect decisions to be made by departments, University officials and/or external customers. The quality of the work performed reflects upon the image of the Department, its staff, and the University as a whole. Errors are usually detected and easily corrected.
Work Environment
Standard office environment. The job requires moderate physical effort and involves sitting and viewing a VDT screen and eye/hand coordination more than 75% of the time.
Education/Experience
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Journalism, Pre-Law, History, Psychology or Information Science or related field; one to three years’ experience in research methods including on-line electronic searching, large main-frame databases and PC-based software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications (Required)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Desktop Tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks in a professional manner with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and through e-mail to respond and resolve any concerns or issues with other University Advancement Staff positively and professionally
• Willingness to learn new skills or technologies
• Ability to evaluate potential changes in process or procedure and embrace changes which emerge as applicable
• Good knowledge of best practices in data management
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, work independently and exercise good judgment in making decisions regarding data management within the established business governance rules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential material with complete discretion
• Familiarity with the Salesforce platform
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service willingness and ability to take initiative
• Be flexible, learn quickly, and function as a member of a team with common goal of team success
HOW TO APPLY
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application, resume and cover letter through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system, the URL for this website is careers.msu.edu. Please indicate the position number 882302 when submitting your application.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4417508
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Title: Development Officer I Level: AP12 Working Title: Assistant Director of Development
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Advancement team is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and results-oriented individual to join its dynamic fundraising team as the Assistant Director of Development. The Assistant Director will be instrumental in helping the college achieve increased fundraising success.
The Assistant Director of Development is expected to be an accomplished, responsive and collaborative member of the CANR Advancement team who executes an aggressive schedule of donor activity to ensure a continuous pipeline of private support for the college. Reporting to the Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations, and working closely with the other office staff, administration and the volunteers, the Assistant Director will develop and manage a portfolio of 150 special donor prospects, employing an aggressive, strategic moves management program, averaging 12 – 15 face-to-face strategic visits per month including a strategic focus on the identification and discovery of new prospects, and 2 to 4 solicitations per month. The position will dedicate a significant amount of time traveling, with emphasis initially focused on prospects in Michigan.
Job Duties:
FUNDRAISING
Collaborate and coordinate with the CANR Development Team, college administrators and educators, and Advancement staff to create and carry out fundraising strategies and solicitation of gifts.
• Build strong, engaged relationships with prospects to determine and merge their passions/interests/needs with CANR funding priorities and opportunities.
• Build working relationships with internal CANR constituents to enhance information exchange of appropriate fundraising priorities and strategies.
• Engage 12 to 15 prospects through personal visits which result in strategic “moves” toward closure of major and special gifts each month.
• Develop and deliver funding proposals and case statements to effectively communicate in writing and verbally, the strategic funding priorities for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
• Maintain accurate donor/prospect records for planning and documenting significant strategic prospect “moves” toward closure of gifts.
• Implement a yearly strategic fundraising plan as part of the CANR Development team in collaboration with University Advancement.
• Identify and maintain an active pool of 150 prospects under management.
• Achieve CANR fundraising goals through a consistent program of prospect/donor outreach that includes 150 personal visits annually. Utilize phone calls, email, mail, social media, and other strategies to identify, connect with, and engage alumni with the goal of soliciting financial support.
• Identify, qualify, and work to build strong, engaged relationships with University Advancement regional staff.
• Work in conjunction with annual giving to develop messages and materials for annual fund campaigns, including faculty/staff and student philanthropy.
• Prepare annual personal fundraising goals and analyze/report goal accomplishment. Assist in planning and implementing special purpose appeals as necessary.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Develop and prepare annual giving solicitation appeals with focus on gifts renewing and engaging young alumni through the clear identification of funding priorities and articulation of the case for support of the college, engender a level of understanding that is conducive to giving and that help achieve the Unit’s fundraising goals.
• Assist with the coordination of and participation in college alumni and donor engagement, prospecting, recognition, and stewardship events, as appropriate.
• Utilize MSU’s Advance alumni and donor database to coordinate with other development colleagues, record contact activities, update donor information, record strategic moves management steps, and gift documentation as appropriate.
• Build working relationships with internal constituents to enhance information exchange between units within CANR, including advising faculty and administrators of appropriate fundraising strategies.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS Interacts with:
• Michigan State University alumni/individuals/Corporations/Businesses/Employees and corporate leadership – in order to solicit as potential donors, manage donor requests, and to cultivate and train them as potential volunteers.
• Faculty and Department Chairs, Program Directors and other CANR leaders – in order to assist in the understanding and implementation of fundraising procedures, to seek their advice on funding needs, to answer development questions, to advise them on development strategy and to solicit them as potential donors.
• Peers – in order to obtain advice and counsel on options being considered for programs and in order to coordinate the cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required: The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business; one to three of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, professional and higher education fundraising, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired:
• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, volunteer administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Collaborative team-oriented style.
• Experience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development.
• Ability to “close” gifts or business deals with demonstrative experiences closing gifts of $50,000 or more.
• Working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving.
• Travel involving automobile, airline and rail.
HOW TO APPLY
We will continue evaluating applications until the position is filled. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Pat Karam, Director of Recruitment at karampat@msu.edu
All candidates must submit an application, resume and cover letter through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system the URL for that website is careers.msu.edu. Please indicate position number 878842 when submitting your application.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4400773
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Full Time
Title: Development Officer I Level: AP12 Working Title: Assistant Director of Development
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Advancement team is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and results-oriented individual to join its dynamic fundraising team as the Assistant Director of Development. The Assistant Director will be instrumental in helping the college achieve increased fundraising success.
The Assistant Director of Development is expected to be an accomplished, responsive and collaborative member of the CANR Advancement team who executes an aggressive schedule of donor activity to ensure a continuous pipeline of private support for the college. Reporting to the Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations, and working closely with the other office staff, administration and the volunteers, the Assistant Director will develop and manage a portfolio of 150 special donor prospects, employing an aggressive, strategic moves management program, averaging 12 – 15 face-to-face strategic visits per month including a strategic focus on the identification and discovery of new prospects, and 2 to 4 solicitations per month. The position will dedicate a significant amount of time traveling, with emphasis initially focused on prospects in Michigan.
Job Duties:
FUNDRAISING
Collaborate and coordinate with the CANR Development Team, college administrators and educators, and Advancement staff to create and carry out fundraising strategies and solicitation of gifts.
• Build strong, engaged relationships with prospects to determine and merge their passions/interests/needs with CANR funding priorities and opportunities.
• Build working relationships with internal CANR constituents to enhance information exchange of appropriate fundraising priorities and strategies.
• Engage 12 to 15 prospects through personal visits which result in strategic “moves” toward closure of major and special gifts each month.
• Develop and deliver funding proposals and case statements to effectively communicate in writing and verbally, the strategic funding priorities for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
• Maintain accurate donor/prospect records for planning and documenting significant strategic prospect “moves” toward closure of gifts.
• Implement a yearly strategic fundraising plan as part of the CANR Development team in collaboration with University Advancement.
• Identify and maintain an active pool of 150 prospects under management.
• Achieve CANR fundraising goals through a consistent program of prospect/donor outreach that includes 150 personal visits annually. Utilize phone calls, email, mail, social media, and other strategies to identify, connect with, and engage alumni with the goal of soliciting financial support.
• Identify, qualify, and work to build strong, engaged relationships with University Advancement regional staff.
• Work in conjunction with annual giving to develop messages and materials for annual fund campaigns, including faculty/staff and student philanthropy.
• Prepare annual personal fundraising goals and analyze/report goal accomplishment. Assist in planning and implementing special purpose appeals as necessary.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Develop and prepare annual giving solicitation appeals with focus on gifts renewing and engaging young alumni through the clear identification of funding priorities and articulation of the case for support of the college, engender a level of understanding that is conducive to giving and that help achieve the Unit’s fundraising goals.
• Assist with the coordination of and participation in college alumni and donor engagement, prospecting, recognition, and stewardship events, as appropriate.
• Utilize MSU’s Advance alumni and donor database to coordinate with other development colleagues, record contact activities, update donor information, record strategic moves management steps, and gift documentation as appropriate.
• Build working relationships with internal constituents to enhance information exchange between units within CANR, including advising faculty and administrators of appropriate fundraising strategies.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS Interacts with:
• Michigan State University alumni/individuals/Corporations/Businesses/Employees and corporate leadership – in order to solicit as potential donors, manage donor requests, and to cultivate and train them as potential volunteers.
• Faculty and Department Chairs, Program Directors and other CANR leaders – in order to assist in the understanding and implementation of fundraising procedures, to seek their advice on funding needs, to answer development questions, to advise them on development strategy and to solicit them as potential donors.
• Peers – in order to obtain advice and counsel on options being considered for programs and in order to coordinate the cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required: The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business; one to three of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, professional and higher education fundraising, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired:
• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, volunteer administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Collaborative team-oriented style.
• Experience with “Moves Management” or related strategic relationship development.
• Ability to “close” gifts or business deals with demonstrative experiences closing gifts of $50,000 or more.
• Working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving.
• Travel involving automobile, airline and rail.
HOW TO APPLY
We will continue evaluating applications until the position is filled. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Pat Karam, Director of Recruitment at karampat@msu.edu
All candidates must submit an application, resume and cover letter through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system the URL for that website is careers.msu.edu. Please indicate position number 878842 when submitting your application.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4400773
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Title: Development Assistant Level: AP10 Working Title: Development Associate
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY – JOB SUMMARY
Basic Function The Development Associates Program in University Advancement provides entry-level positions that allow the University to recruit and hire individuals with the foundational skills and motivation necessary to be successful fundraisers.
The Development Associates will serve as entry-level fundraisers within the central office of University Advancement. They will work within an environment heavily concentrated on mentorship and professional coaching that will afford the candidate an opportunity to learn the art and science of fundraising at Michigan State University. The curriculum will focus on portfolio management of individuals, with an emphasis on the discovery/qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Michigan State University alumni/donors primarily focused within the state of Michigan.
This is a contract position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension. The position will be funded annually with anticipation that the successful candidate(s) will be well-positioned to transition into a full-time University Advancement position within a 12-18 month time frame.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prospect Management and Fundraising
• Interface and coordinate prospect identification efforts with college/unit development teams, Annual Giving team and MSU Alumni Engagement Officers.
• Represent the University at fundraising meetings and other appropriate occasions, speak to professional organizations and other appropriate groups, and host development-related functions.
• Build and manage a development portfolio.
• Discover, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual and entry-level major gift prospects, primarily within the State of Michigan.
• Follow up on leads provided by the Annual Giving Team.
• Develop individual fundraising style to ensure first year benchmarks are reached.
Orientation, Learning, and Continual Training
• Develop proficiency of systems utilized by development officers including Ascend (Salesforce), Pledge Assistant, Briefing Papers, Scholarships and Endowment Database, etc.
• Develop working knowledge of tax laws affecting Charitable Giving.
• Develop an understanding of departments across University Advancement and how they complement major gift work including event planning/management, Annual Giving, the Alumni Office.
• Attend University Advancement monthly meetings to build knowledge of fundraising priorities.
• Meet regularly with Development Associates Team.
• Meet regularly with Director, Development Associates Program.
• Perform six-month performance evaluations and complete an Annual Review to assess progress toward learning goals.
• Attend conferences/trainings offered by University Advancement for ongoing professional development.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction received from the Director, Development Associates Program.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Michigan State University alumni/parents/friends/corporations/businesses/employees - to cultivate and solicit as potential donors and work with them as volunteers on boards/councils/groups.
• Regional major and gift planning colleagues, and constituency-based development colleagues - to coordinate cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects to maximize gift potential.
• Michigan State University executive management - to consult and coordinate work within University structure to aid in the discovery of potential donors and gain support of special projects.
• Michigan State University Vice President of University Advancement and Associate Vice President of University Development - to advise on the progress of specific campaign regional goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a four-year college program in Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree; Business, Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, and/or Public Relations preferred; demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. At least two years of full-time professional experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Travel is required throughout the year both in-state and out-of-state. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Pat Karam, Director of Recruitment at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system. The URL for this website is careers.msu.edu. Please refer to posting number 876234.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4314804
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Full Time
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Title: Development Assistant Level: AP10 Working Title: Development Associate
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY – JOB SUMMARY
Basic Function The Development Associates Program in University Advancement provides entry-level positions that allow the University to recruit and hire individuals with the foundational skills and motivation necessary to be successful fundraisers.
The Development Associates will serve as entry-level fundraisers within the central office of University Advancement. They will work within an environment heavily concentrated on mentorship and professional coaching that will afford the candidate an opportunity to learn the art and science of fundraising at Michigan State University. The curriculum will focus on portfolio management of individuals, with an emphasis on the discovery/qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Michigan State University alumni/donors primarily focused within the state of Michigan.
This is a contract position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension. The position will be funded annually with anticipation that the successful candidate(s) will be well-positioned to transition into a full-time University Advancement position within a 12-18 month time frame.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prospect Management and Fundraising
• Interface and coordinate prospect identification efforts with college/unit development teams, Annual Giving team and MSU Alumni Engagement Officers.
• Represent the University at fundraising meetings and other appropriate occasions, speak to professional organizations and other appropriate groups, and host development-related functions.
• Build and manage a development portfolio.
• Discover, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual and entry-level major gift prospects, primarily within the State of Michigan.
• Follow up on leads provided by the Annual Giving Team.
• Develop individual fundraising style to ensure first year benchmarks are reached.
Orientation, Learning, and Continual Training
• Develop proficiency of systems utilized by development officers including Ascend (Salesforce), Pledge Assistant, Briefing Papers, Scholarships and Endowment Database, etc.
• Develop working knowledge of tax laws affecting Charitable Giving.
• Develop an understanding of departments across University Advancement and how they complement major gift work including event planning/management, Annual Giving, the Alumni Office.
• Attend University Advancement monthly meetings to build knowledge of fundraising priorities.
• Meet regularly with Development Associates Team.
• Meet regularly with Director, Development Associates Program.
• Perform six-month performance evaluations and complete an Annual Review to assess progress toward learning goals.
• Attend conferences/trainings offered by University Advancement for ongoing professional development.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction received from the Director, Development Associates Program.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Michigan State University alumni/parents/friends/corporations/businesses/employees - to cultivate and solicit as potential donors and work with them as volunteers on boards/councils/groups.
• Regional major and gift planning colleagues, and constituency-based development colleagues - to coordinate cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects to maximize gift potential.
• Michigan State University executive management - to consult and coordinate work within University structure to aid in the discovery of potential donors and gain support of special projects.
• Michigan State University Vice President of University Advancement and Associate Vice President of University Development - to advise on the progress of specific campaign regional goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge equivalent to that which would normally be acquired by completing a four-year college program in Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree; Business, Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, and/or Public Relations preferred; demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. At least two years of full-time professional experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Travel is required throughout the year both in-state and out-of-state. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Pat Karam, Director of Recruitment at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system. The URL for this website is careers.msu.edu. Please refer to posting number 876234.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4314804
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Annual Giving Coordinator Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for increasing annual giving participation and support from the University's student body. In addition to the responsibilities associated with increasing support among our student body, the Annual Giving Coordinator will act as a confidential assistant providing administrative support for the Office of Annual Giving. Representative Duties: In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, establish and meet qualitative and quantitative financial and engagement goals for student giving; be responsible for providing reports to track progress to the Senior Director and other Advancement staff members as appropriate.E Develop and coordinate comprehensive unrestricted annual giving solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for the Cal Lutheran student body in conjunction with other programs and initiatives within the Office of Annual Giving. E Identify, recruit, train, and supervise Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee student volunteers in their efforts to educate and fundraise among their peers. Serve as staff liaison on Senior Task Force. E Implement, coordinate and participate in student giving events (Student Philanthropy, Senior Pride Committee, and Senior Task Force). E Collaborate with staff in University Advancement, University Marketing, as well as Deans/Department Lead’s across campus in coordinating student giving campaigns and other efforts relating to student donor acquisition, solicitation and stewardship. E Oversee and be accountable for Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee program budgets and remain within budget. E Solicit outside businesses/vendors for their participation in our Student campaigns. E Under the direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, update and maintain the Student and Employee Giving websites, as well as the social media platforms the annual giving program oversees. E Under direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate maintenance of donor files including posting of contact reports to donor records in NXT. E Schedule a variety of meetings and/or events and manage Outlook calendars. E Provide office assistance such as answer phones, screen calls and walk-in visitors. E Perform related duties as assigned. E=Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University fund-raising goals and objectives. University mission, goals, and objectives. Mission of CLU Annual Fund Planning, organization and direction of annual giving programs and fundraising principles Excellent motivational and management skills. High energy level with a positive can-do attitude. Effective communication, both oral and written; effective presentation skills with regard to mission/vision of CLU. Operation of computer and office equipment including Microsoft suite, some graphic design and data management programs. The Internet and its use as a communication tool; web design a plus. Budget preparation and analysis for annual giving student-related events. Principles and practice of volunteer motivation/coordination and student supervision Management of schedules and timelines. Interpersonal skills to build relationship with management, co-workers and students. Ability To: Attend to details and speak confidently in public to various sized groups. Use database and spreadsheet programs essential. Be a positive ambassador of the University Follow directions from a supervisor and interact effectively with co-workers Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers and management; develop relationship with students and other constituencies. Accept constructive criticism Report to work on time Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Articulate a compelling case for support. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least one year of prior experience with alumni relations, development, and/or event planning. Preferred Qualifications: Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment Driving a vehicle to conduct work Adjusted schedule to include weekend and evening hours Some travel required Posting Number: Staff002482022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/24/2023 Close Date: 6/25/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10883 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-d71ea207c4610247924abf1ba339b5fd
Full Time
Annual Giving Coordinator Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for increasing annual giving participation and support from the University's student body. In addition to the responsibilities associated with increasing support among our student body, the Annual Giving Coordinator will act as a confidential assistant providing administrative support for the Office of Annual Giving. Representative Duties: In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, establish and meet qualitative and quantitative financial and engagement goals for student giving; be responsible for providing reports to track progress to the Senior Director and other Advancement staff members as appropriate.E Develop and coordinate comprehensive unrestricted annual giving solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for the Cal Lutheran student body in conjunction with other programs and initiatives within the Office of Annual Giving. E Identify, recruit, train, and supervise Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee student volunteers in their efforts to educate and fundraise among their peers. Serve as staff liaison on Senior Task Force. E Implement, coordinate and participate in student giving events (Student Philanthropy, Senior Pride Committee, and Senior Task Force). E Collaborate with staff in University Advancement, University Marketing, as well as Deans/Department Lead’s across campus in coordinating student giving campaigns and other efforts relating to student donor acquisition, solicitation and stewardship. E Oversee and be accountable for Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee program budgets and remain within budget. E Solicit outside businesses/vendors for their participation in our Student campaigns. E Under the direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, update and maintain the Student and Employee Giving websites, as well as the social media platforms the annual giving program oversees. E Under direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate maintenance of donor files including posting of contact reports to donor records in NXT. E Schedule a variety of meetings and/or events and manage Outlook calendars. E Provide office assistance such as answer phones, screen calls and walk-in visitors. E Perform related duties as assigned. E=Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University fund-raising goals and objectives. University mission, goals, and objectives. Mission of CLU Annual Fund Planning, organization and direction of annual giving programs and fundraising principles Excellent motivational and management skills. High energy level with a positive can-do attitude. Effective communication, both oral and written; effective presentation skills with regard to mission/vision of CLU. Operation of computer and office equipment including Microsoft suite, some graphic design and data management programs. The Internet and its use as a communication tool; web design a plus. Budget preparation and analysis for annual giving student-related events. Principles and practice of volunteer motivation/coordination and student supervision Management of schedules and timelines. Interpersonal skills to build relationship with management, co-workers and students. Ability To: Attend to details and speak confidently in public to various sized groups. Use database and spreadsheet programs essential. Be a positive ambassador of the University Follow directions from a supervisor and interact effectively with co-workers Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers and management; develop relationship with students and other constituencies. Accept constructive criticism Report to work on time Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Articulate a compelling case for support. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least one year of prior experience with alumni relations, development, and/or event planning. Preferred Qualifications: Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment Driving a vehicle to conduct work Adjusted schedule to include weekend and evening hours Some travel required Posting Number: Staff002482022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/24/2023 Close Date: 6/25/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10883 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-d71ea207c4610247924abf1ba339b5fd
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Annual Giving Coordinator Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for increasing annual giving participation and support from the University's student body. In addition to the responsibilities associated with increasing support among our student body, the Annual Giving Coordinator will act as a confidential assistant providing administrative support for the Office of Annual Giving. Representative Duties: In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, establish and meet qualitative and quantitative financial and engagement goals for student giving; be responsible for providing reports to track progress to the Senior Director and other Advancement staff members as appropriate.E Develop and coordinate comprehensive unrestricted annual giving solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for the Cal Lutheran student body in conjunction with other programs and initiatives within the Office of Annual Giving. E Identify, recruit, train, and supervise Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee student volunteers in their efforts to educate and fundraise among their peers. Serve as staff liaison on Senior Task Force. E Implement, coordinate and participate in student giving events (Student Philanthropy, Senior Pride Committee, and Senior Task Force). E Collaborate with staff in University Advancement, University Marketing, as well as Deans/Department Lead’s across campus in coordinating student giving campaigns and other efforts relating to student donor acquisition, solicitation and stewardship. E Oversee and be accountable for Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee program budgets and remain within budget. E Solicit outside businesses/vendors for their participation in our Student campaigns. E Under the direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, update and maintain the Student and Employee Giving websites, as well as the social media platforms the annual giving program oversees. E Under direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate maintenance of donor files including posting of contact reports to donor records in NXT. E Schedule a variety of meetings and/or events and manage Outlook calendars. E Provide office assistance such as answer phones, screen calls and walk-in visitors. E Perform related duties as assigned. E=Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University fund-raising goals and objectives. University mission, goals, and objectives. Mission of CLU Annual Fund Planning, organization and direction of annual giving programs and fundraising principles Excellent motivational and management skills. High energy level with a positive can-do attitude. Effective communication, both oral and written; effective presentation skills with regard to mission/vision of CLU. Operation of computer and office equipment including Microsoft suite, some graphic design and data management programs. The Internet and its use as a communication tool; web design a plus. Budget preparation and analysis for annual giving student-related events. Principles and practice of volunteer motivation/coordination and student supervision Management of schedules and timelines. Interpersonal skills to build relationship with management, co-workers and students. Ability To: Attend to details and speak confidently in public to various sized groups. Use database and spreadsheet programs essential. Be a positive ambassador of the University Follow directions from a supervisor and interact effectively with co-workers Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers and management; develop relationship with students and other constituencies. Accept constructive criticism Report to work on time Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Articulate a compelling case for support. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least one year of prior experience with alumni relations, development, and/or event planning. Preferred Qualifications: Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment Driving a vehicle to conduct work Adjusted schedule to include weekend and evening hours Some travel required Posting Number: Staff002482022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/12/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/24/2023 Close Date: 6/8/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10749 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-852a19b793f26a47b21ea38b8ee83ac2
Full Time
Annual Giving Coordinator Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for increasing annual giving participation and support from the University's student body. In addition to the responsibilities associated with increasing support among our student body, the Annual Giving Coordinator will act as a confidential assistant providing administrative support for the Office of Annual Giving. Representative Duties: In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, establish and meet qualitative and quantitative financial and engagement goals for student giving; be responsible for providing reports to track progress to the Senior Director and other Advancement staff members as appropriate.E Develop and coordinate comprehensive unrestricted annual giving solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for the Cal Lutheran student body in conjunction with other programs and initiatives within the Office of Annual Giving. E Identify, recruit, train, and supervise Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee student volunteers in their efforts to educate and fundraise among their peers. Serve as staff liaison on Senior Task Force. E Implement, coordinate and participate in student giving events (Student Philanthropy, Senior Pride Committee, and Senior Task Force). E Collaborate with staff in University Advancement, University Marketing, as well as Deans/Department Lead’s across campus in coordinating student giving campaigns and other efforts relating to student donor acquisition, solicitation and stewardship. E Oversee and be accountable for Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee program budgets and remain within budget. E Solicit outside businesses/vendors for their participation in our Student campaigns. E Under the direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, update and maintain the Student and Employee Giving websites, as well as the social media platforms the annual giving program oversees. E Under direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate maintenance of donor files including posting of contact reports to donor records in NXT. E Schedule a variety of meetings and/or events and manage Outlook calendars. E Provide office assistance such as answer phones, screen calls and walk-in visitors. E Perform related duties as assigned. E=Essential Duties Knowledge Of: University fund-raising goals and objectives. University mission, goals, and objectives. Mission of CLU Annual Fund Planning, organization and direction of annual giving programs and fundraising principles Excellent motivational and management skills. High energy level with a positive can-do attitude. Effective communication, both oral and written; effective presentation skills with regard to mission/vision of CLU. Operation of computer and office equipment including Microsoft suite, some graphic design and data management programs. The Internet and its use as a communication tool; web design a plus. Budget preparation and analysis for annual giving student-related events. Principles and practice of volunteer motivation/coordination and student supervision Management of schedules and timelines. Interpersonal skills to build relationship with management, co-workers and students. Ability To: Attend to details and speak confidently in public to various sized groups. Use database and spreadsheet programs essential. Be a positive ambassador of the University Follow directions from a supervisor and interact effectively with co-workers Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers and management; develop relationship with students and other constituencies. Accept constructive criticism Report to work on time Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Articulate a compelling case for support. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least one year of prior experience with alumni relations, development, and/or event planning. Preferred Qualifications: Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment Driving a vehicle to conduct work Adjusted schedule to include weekend and evening hours Some travel required Posting Number: Staff002482022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/12/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/24/2023 Close Date: 6/8/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10749 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-852a19b793f26a47b21ea38b8ee83ac2
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
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SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
Residence Life & Student Housing fosters the foundational SMU experience where every student belongs, learns, and connects through their residential community. This role provides leadership and oversight to Engage Dallas. Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
This role provides leadership and oversight to the place-based community engagement initiative, Engage Dallas. As a member of the Academic Initiatives team, the Engage Dallas Program Specialist leads and supports campus-wide community engagement opportunities via the Engage Dallas initiative, including but not limited to large days of service, on campus and virtual education sessions, as well as provides supervision to a minimum of 13 student directors and a graduate assistant. Position reports to the Associate Director for High-Impact Practices.
Essential Functions:
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises thirteen or more student directors leading community engagement efforts and requirements in their respective Residential Commons, including monthly service events. Ensures programs comply with risk management and legal affairs. Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group staff meeting. Promotes and trains student staff on topics related to community engagement.
Supports the development and execution of major Engage Dallas programs, including but not limited to, #1Day4Dallas, the Place-Based Community Engagement Symposium, Alternative Breaks in collaboration with the Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement, and other programmatic partnerships.
Participates in Peer Leader supervisor meetings. Supports the RLSH Peer Leader program through participation in trainings and special programs such as peer leader recruitment and Certified Peer Educator training.
Supports strategic planning efforts that aid in the growth and sustainability of the Engage Dallas initiative, collaborates with community and campus partners to align with strategic plan and initiative goals, and serves on the Engage Dallas Steering Committee, core team, and special project teams.
Assists with updates and maintenance of the Engage Dallas Canvas course and resource libraries. Oversees marketing and advertisement for Engage Dallas, including but not limited to monthly newsletters, blog posts, and social media posts.
Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH, Student Affairs and University goals, including budget and financial management and purchasing and expense reports, as well as time approval.
· Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for student events.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Human Rights, Social Justice or Community Leadership is preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience is required. Experience working in Residence Life or Community Engagement (professional or graduate level) is required.
Experience working in Student Affairs is preferred. Experience working in a residential college setting or experience working with academic and faculty partners is a plus. Supervisory experience of student employees is also a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective collegial working relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
· Sit for long periods of time
Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Full Time
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
Residence Life & Student Housing fosters the foundational SMU experience where every student belongs, learns, and connects through their residential community. This role provides leadership and oversight to Engage Dallas. Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
This role provides leadership and oversight to the place-based community engagement initiative, Engage Dallas. As a member of the Academic Initiatives team, the Engage Dallas Program Specialist leads and supports campus-wide community engagement opportunities via the Engage Dallas initiative, including but not limited to large days of service, on campus and virtual education sessions, as well as provides supervision to a minimum of 13 student directors and a graduate assistant. Position reports to the Associate Director for High-Impact Practices.
Essential Functions:
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises thirteen or more student directors leading community engagement efforts and requirements in their respective Residential Commons, including monthly service events. Ensures programs comply with risk management and legal affairs. Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group staff meeting. Promotes and trains student staff on topics related to community engagement.
Supports the development and execution of major Engage Dallas programs, including but not limited to, #1Day4Dallas, the Place-Based Community Engagement Symposium, Alternative Breaks in collaboration with the Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement, and other programmatic partnerships.
Participates in Peer Leader supervisor meetings. Supports the RLSH Peer Leader program through participation in trainings and special programs such as peer leader recruitment and Certified Peer Educator training.
Supports strategic planning efforts that aid in the growth and sustainability of the Engage Dallas initiative, collaborates with community and campus partners to align with strategic plan and initiative goals, and serves on the Engage Dallas Steering Committee, core team, and special project teams.
Assists with updates and maintenance of the Engage Dallas Canvas course and resource libraries. Oversees marketing and advertisement for Engage Dallas, including but not limited to monthly newsletters, blog posts, and social media posts.
Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH, Student Affairs and University goals, including budget and financial management and purchasing and expense reports, as well as time approval.
· Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for student events.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Human Rights, Social Justice or Community Leadership is preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience is required. Experience working in Residence Life or Community Engagement (professional or graduate level) is required.
Experience working in Student Affairs is preferred. Experience working in a residential college setting or experience working with academic and faculty partners is a plus. Supervisory experience of student employees is also a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective collegial working relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
· Sit for long periods of time
Carry/lift 25 lbs.
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .