Job Title: Director of Institutional Relations
Location: Aba, Abia State
Organisation: St. Bridget's College
Compensation: Competitive based on experience and qualifications
Start Date: Negotiable, based on suitable candidate's needs but no later than July 2nd, 2013.
Background: St. Bridget's has relationships with domestic and international institutions. We also have an ever-expanding alumni population that is seeking to forge closer ties with the school and students. We are looking to hire a Director of Institutional Relations who will oversee our relationship with our alumni, other schools, agencies, institutions and organizations that help enhance the competitiveness of the school.
Key Function: This position involves the expansion and management of relationships with partners, associates and affiliates of the school, as well as the general public. The incoming Director is expected to develop new relationships with partner organizations and agencies; expand and strengthen alumni relations; manage the communications and outreach effort by the school; measure and enhance the competitiveness of the school relative to its peers and competitors; and overall, strengthen the visibility and appeal of the school.
Core Tasks:
• Dramatically expand alumni engagement on an ongoing basis with the school.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic institutions, non-profit agencies, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new opportunities for the school.
• Actively engage in the admission and recruiting process to ensure that the school attracts the best students to its rolls.
• Develop and deliver new initiatives that elevate the profile of the school and reinforce its position as one of Nigeria's premier schools.
• Develop an effective media presence including in the press and online.
• Develop a comprehensive communications strategy that conveys the school's unique mission to the general public.
• Assign, supervise and review the activities of public-facing staff.
• Develop and maintain the school's corporate image and identity.
• Develop and manage community development initiatives.
• Respond to requests for information about the school's activities or status.
• Manage communications budgets and direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that may impact the overall visibility and profile of the school.
Educational Requirement: Minimum of a bachelor's degree with at least 7 years' experience in a public relations, corporate affairs, institutional development, community development, non-profit management, business development, corporate marketing or similar position.
Technology Skills:
• Calculators or accessories – 10-key calculators
• Desktop computers (Microsoft Office, especially Word & PowerPoint)
• Personal computers with use of videoconferencing and remote collaboration tools (e.g. Skype, ooVoo, or similar)
• Tablet devices (Android/iOS/)
• Electronic mail software – Email software; Microsoft Outlook
• Spreadsheet software – Microsoft Excel
How to Apply:
Apply online with a cover letter and detailed resume (Curriculum Vitae). The application must include the following:
1. A functioning email address, mobile telephone number and contact information.
2. A discussion of WHY you believe this is a good fit for you.
3. A discussion of your experiences managing schools (or educational institutions) and how you think this will fit into St. Bridget's. if you have experience outside of education which you believe can be beneficial, kindly discuss them.
4. Your long term career goals and how you think this job at St. Bridget's will help you realize these personal career goals.
Deadline: 2nd April, 2013.
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