Associate Director for External Relations

3 weeks ago


Lynchburg, United States CareerBuilder Full time

The Associate Director of External Relations (ADER) supports the Associate Dean for External Relations in overseeing Alumni Relations, Development, Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), Public Affairs, Marketing, and External Event Management. In this role the ADER works with a wide range of departments, faculty, staff, and students within the School of Law and University to develop and implement strategies for success. In conjunction with the Associate Dean the ADER plans, launches, and manages Alumni outreach and events and Donor outreach and events. The ADER is responsible for assisting the Associate Dean in the development and maintenance of Alumni and Donor information and databases and helps coordinate a communication plan with Alumni, Donors, and other School of Law constituencies. The ADER also works alongside the Associate Dean to support efforts by CCPD in student placements and Public Affairs and Marketing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains a Christlike testimony and upholds a demonstrable commitment to the mission of the School of Law;

Committed to implementing a discipleship-based focus in alumni relations and development, to praying with alumni and donors and helping alumni and donors understand a biblical and theological view of generosity;

In conjunction with the Associate Dean, strategically plans and implements multi-faceted programs for alumni, students, and friends that increase good will and positive relationships with the law school.

In conjunction with the Associate Dean, oversees alumni event planning and programs including alumni travel, networking, reunions, professional development, alumni chapters, CLE, and other special events.

Promotes events that encourage alumni involvement including developing and producing marketing and promotional materials.

In conjunction with the Associate Dean, identifies, trains, and deploys alumni volunteers, board leaders, and advisory councils.

Assists the Associate Dean in preparing regular correspondence to alumni.

Assists the Associate Dean in the development, cultivation, and management of donor relationships by identifying and qualifying law school donors, developing and implementing a regular communication and relational schedule with law school donors, and managing donor databases.

Assists the Associate Dean in support of CCPD and the Office of Public Affairs.

Assists the Associate Dean in planning for high visibility speaking engagements and other public relations activities to strategically link the institution and its key leaders with opinion leaders and targeted constituent groups.

Assists the Associate Dean in the preparation and management of departmental budgets.

Performs related duties as required or deemed appropriate to accomplish the assigned duties and responsibilities of this position and to support the Associate Dean for External Relations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Program Assistant

Student Worker(s)

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required; possesses or working on a Master Degree or Juris Doctorate is an advantage
Knowledge of the legal community
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature
Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems and programs
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in higher education, talent acquisition and employment placement, and/or non-profit or fundraising activities and administration.
Managerial and supervisory experience
Experience working with students and/or employees in a supervisory position in a variety of settings
Experience working with budget matters, human resources, and IT, preferably in higher education
Ability to plan and manage a portfolio of events and programs that lead to the achievement of departmental goals as well as an ability to collaborate across a variety of systems and organizational situations
Ability to collaborate in the workplace, within the immediate department and within the larger institution, as well as a record demonstrating effective cooperation
Experience with data collection, analysis, and report writing
Experience working across disciplines with faculty, colleagues, and managers
Experience championing institutional commitment and developing an integrated approach to designing and implementing programs to meet departmental objectives
Experience in program management, higher education, or a related field preferred
Knowledge of higher education, legal education and alumni and donors relations is desirable

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University Law School to a variety of business and community customers and associates
Strong organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions
Listen first communication style to ensure that contributions of all applicable stakeholders are considered to reach the best decision on issues
Ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner

Problem Solving
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities
Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
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