Director of External Relations

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for developing a strategy for consistent contact and outreach with Alumni/ae, Churches and friends of Andover Newton.

RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Vice President for Institutional AdvancementRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and implementation of a strategy to establish, maintain and expand communication with key stake holders in Andover Newton’s mission.
• Oversight of the Alumni/ae Board – development of that instrument as a strong, supportive team willing and able to aid in the implementation of strategies.
• Planning of Convocation
• Coordinate supply preaching program
• Vigorously expand the applicant pool by visiting churches, and colleges.
• Oversee strategy and implementation of print materials for the development team.
• Work with the Director of Development and the VPIA on major gift prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation.
• Works with DoD and VPIA to create incentive programs for churches to raise giving levels.
• Develop a core of volunteers
• Work with VPIA to schedule the President appropriately for cultivation.
• Develop and implement a strategy for maintaining good communication with alumni/ae through enews, events and mailings.
• Develop and implement a strategy for maintaining good communication with churches through enews, events and mailings.
• Set goals for number of visits and phone calls; coordinate student volunteers and workers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years experience in higher education administration
• Experience in relationship development and maintenance
• Outgoing personality
• Willingness to travel locally
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Familiarity with theological education
• Familiarity with churches
• Works well with a team.
• Enjoys event planning

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits
For further information, contact
Priscilla Deck,
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Tel.: 617-964-1100 x. 209
Email: pdeck@ants.edu
Andover Newton is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer