Posted Oct 3, 2007
Position Announcement
The Advancement Office of Montreat College is pleased to announce the following professional vacancy.
Position: Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
I. Personal Qualifications: The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following personal qualifications, among others.
1. a commitment to teamwork, networking and the building of institutional capacity
2. high standards of excellence, Christian stewardship and an intolerance of casual error
3. an identification with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Montreat College
4. flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
5. a work ethic consistent with both Christian stewardship and a corporate perspective vis a’ vis productivity
6. a self-starter
7. the ability to work with and motivate people of all ages and backgrounds
II. Responsibilities and Duties: The successful candidate will report to the College’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement and be responsible for the following strategic initiatives, among others.
· assisting in arranging travel;
· organizing meetings and appointments;
· internal external calendar management;
· delegating work and workload planning;
· dealing with post and web emails;
· liaising with members of the Advancement/Alumni team;
· keeping personnel records;
· monitoring the office budget;
· dealing with queries and complaints on the telephone, by email and in person;
· organizing office maintenance and repair work;
· answer phones and respond to inquiries;
· route requests to appropriate staff person;
· assist team members in preparation of presentations;
· review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents and outgoing mail as necessary;
· welcoming and looking after visitors;
· assist team members in the planning and execution of college events;
· maintain and order office supplies, equipment, and postage as necessary; and
· perform other duties as the need arises and as directed by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
III. Work Experience: The successful candidate will have at least two (4) years of experience as an assistant or office manager.
IV. Salary and Benefits: The salary assigned to this position is dependant upon the candidate’s formal education, training and professional experience. The position will be “hourly” and carry the College’s staff-benefit package.
V. Education: The successful candidate will hold a an associates degree (preferably bachelors) in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Application Procedure and Deadline: Interested individuals should submit the following materials to: Joe Kirkland, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Montreat College, P.O. Box 1267, Montreat, NC 28757. The position will remain open until filled.
- a personal testimony
- a letter of interest and application
- a resume or curriculum vitae
- three (3) written (hard copy) letters of reference
- the names and contact information of three (3) additional individuals familiar with the applicant’s personal and professional qualifications
Montreat College is an Affirmative-Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer. |