Employment at Andover Newton
This page lists current regular, part-time, and limited contract positions currently open at Andover Newton Theological School.
Positions open specifically to matriculated Andover Newton students are listed on the Student and Alumni/ae Job Board. Positions open at contracted services on campus, including dining services, will generally be listed with those organizations corporate websites.
Currently Available Positions
- Director of Communications and External Relations
- Vice President for Finance and Operations
- Director of Technology Services (DTS)
Director of Communications and External Relations
Reports to: Vice President, Advancement
The duties and responsibilitiesof this position include but are not limited to:
Communications (two-thirds):
- Coordinate development of ANTS communications goals, approach and strategy.
- Manage brand coherence in communications across the organization.
- Effectively represent the Institution’s mission to diverse constituencies.
- Coordinate and manage the development and production of communications materials for all Institutional Advancement initiatives. Such materials include print, as well as electronic communications of all types.
- Oversee Institutional Advancement documents including fundraising proposals to individuals, foundations, and corporations, fund-raising publications, press releases, newsletters, event invitations and programs, and letters to prospective donors.
- Manage the interface with the mail house.
- Develop content for informational brochures, articles, and reports for distribution to internal constituencies, prospects, donors, and the general public.
- Oversee expanded social media presence.
- Work closely with IT to improve ANTS’ web experience for constituents and to advance the Institution’s capacity for on-line giving.
- Cultivate relationships with media and develop stories to pitch to media outlets. Work closely with Andover-Newton’s media center to produce electronic advancement materials.
- Work with Institutional Advancement staff to integrate communications and fundraising.
External Relations (one-third):
- Develop the market for outside use of the ANTS campus as a revenue source.
- Schedule and coordinate campus events organized by entities other than ANTS, using our event software and interfacing with in-house catering and buildings & grounds.
- Assist with the planning and execution of Institutional Advancement events on campus and elsewhere.
Knowledge and experience:
- Five to seven years of work experience in communications, publications, public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism or advocacy.
- Minimum of a four-year college degree in these or a related field.
- Strong graphic design skills and aesthetic sensibilities.
- Broad knowledge of communications and experience in production using a variety of media.
- Knowledge of web design, on-line giving mechanics, and social media.
- Professional level skills in graphic design and knowledge of desktop publishing.
- Ability to work successfully on a team.
- Experience working in non-profit organizations.
- Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and groups from culturally diverse backgrounds and religious traditions.
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques including, but not limited to: proposal writing, public relations, prospect research, donor relations, volunteer management.
Personal characteristics: Self-motivated, highly creative, committed to strategic thinking and innovative action, able to both lead and collaborate effectively, well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to work on multiple projects at once, keen sense of humor!
Technology and software: Strong computer skills, web design skills, knowledge of communications-related software, and ability to work with databases.
Posting Date: January 12, 2012
Inquires:
Ms. Jennifer Craig
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459
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Vice President for Finance and Operations
Andover Newton, the nation’s oldest graduate theological school, seeks an experienced Vice President for Finance and Operations. In our more than two centuries of existence the school has been a pioneer in the training of clergy and is now embarking in another chapter of pioneering leadership.
Relationships: The Vice President for Finance and Operations (VPFO) is the School’s chief financial officer and a member of the President’s senior management team, reporting directly to the President. The VPFO oversees the School’s Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resource efforts. S/he provides executive-level staff support to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the President, oversees the financial and business operations of the School
- Provides the President with strategic counsel on all matters relating to the fiscal and general business vitality (both short- and long-term) of the School
- Leads the annual process for the preparation of the budget and administers the budget throughout the year (in cooperation with other senior managers)
- Leads the School’s efforts in strategic financial planning
- Oversees the financial accounting and budget systems of the School in accordance with both the best standards of the industry and the School’s accrediting bodies.
- Provides the President, senior managers and Trustees with accurate and timely assessments of the School’s financial condition
- Is accountable for all financial reports, both internally and externally, as well as all financial compliance reports and interactions with banks, financial institutions and various branches of the government
- Coordinates, with the Trustee Audit Committee, an annual external audit of the financial operations by a recognized accounting firm
- Coordinates the School’s human resource efforts
- Recruits and supervises all personnel in his/her areas of responsibility
- In cooperation with VP for Strategic Initiatives, develops short- and long-term plans for the maintenance and development of the School’s campus and physical assets; handles key Buildings and Grounds contracts
- Coordinates all real estate, financing, insurance, legal and major business matters
- Collaborates with other senior managers on technology vision and oversees the Information Technology team
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of experience in financial management of an educational or other non-profit environment
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to an executive leadership team during a time of transition for the institution
- Strong financial expertise and accounting knowledge with the ability to function expertly and effectively in all the major areas of responsibility ( budget, planning, cash and credit management, personnel, and investments)
- Knowledge of and skill with accounting systems and all relevant computer hardware and software
- Ability to continuously leverage wisdom from financial results (budget, trends, forecasting, etc) to position the school to avoid pitfalls, best leverage opportunities and implement recommendations for improvement
- Proven ability to lead organizations to achieve financial targets. A collegial management style and the ability to relate positively with the varied constituencies of the School
- Experience in oversight of external audits, relationships with audit firms and activities related to audits that include government contracts (e.g. A-133)
- Servant-leader attitude;
- Ability to think strategically and pro-actively engage the President and Trustees in designing a vital financial future for the School
- A person who is willing to affirm and enthusiastically support the School’s mission
- Minimum BS degree; CPA or MBA preferred
Preferred Start Date: February 1, 2012
Inquires:
President Nick Carter
Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459
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Director of Technology Services (DTS)
The Director of Technology Services is a key leader in information strategy and service delivery in a new 509 corporation dedicated to meeting the needs of its participating schools with efficiency and effectiveness. This person carries responsibility for the coordination and oversight of technology services for Andover Newton and Hebrew College. Working closely with the senior management of the two schools and other key stakeholders, the DTS will enable entity’s constituencies to have the hardware, software and connectivity resources they need to advance the myriad dimensions of the two institutions, their students, and wider constituencies.
The DTS will need to pay particular attention to ensuring that the information infrastructure is developed and maintained in a manner that is in keeping with the curriculum and wider objectives of the organization’s strategic plan. Critical to the business operations of the participating schools, the IT systems must be current, integrated and well serviced. Critical to the academic operations of these same constituencies, the course management and other communications systems must be developed and maintained to advance the separate and shared educational goals. The DTS must develop the team and the tools for these things to be accomplished, ensuring that all clients receive maximum support within the limits of the budget.
In an effort to advance the mission and work of the participating schools, the DTS will need to work with the stakeholders to develop distinct and effective information strategies for each school. In support of this there will need to be developed an effective operation that leverages economies of scale wherever possible. Excellent communication and HR skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and cultures are essential.
Information Team:
The DTS will hire/configure and manage a team of professionals who can execute the Information Technology program with excellence. This team will bring specific skills to bear, and may include but not be limited to information systems, database management, course management systems, web design and administration, VOIP, help desk services, and library systems.
Internal relationships:
The DTS will have a special working relationship with the Finance & Ops, Development, Enrollment, and Academic leadership of the participating schools to ensure fully integrated database services, seamless access to email and the web, and other technological services to advance the mission of the participating schools through the new 509 entity.
Submit applications to
Yi Jung
VP for Finance and Operations
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