University of Lagos Alumni Association Job Opportunity for Executive Secretary

Our client, the University of Lagos Alumni Association is seeking an
experienced Executive Secretary to manage the association. This is a one
of a kind opportunity for the ES to collaborate and partner with a
smart and innovative team.

A substantial portion of the Executive
secretary’s position is related to event logistics and execution,
fundraising, and public relations. The ideal candidate must be able to
independently create, produce and manage the Alumni’s events, flawlessly
executing them through detailed planning.

Job Title:   Executive Secretary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Executive
  Committee of the Alumni Association, arranging its meetings, staffing
  its committees and ensuring strong and productive relationships between
  its members and the academic and administrative leadership.
• Oversee and balance the budget
  for Alumni Relations; within the annual program budget, manage existing
  and/or additional alumni programs, services, and communications.
• Plan, implement and promote
  alumni programs that support the Association’s strategic plan, as well
  as the goals of the Association in collaboration with colleagues within
  the Office of Advancement and other related units within the University;
  develop and submit for approval by the Executive Committee annual
  strategic and operating plans.
• Ensure accurate and complete
  alumni database records; capture contact, biographical and career
  information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory),
  correspondence, website, postal returns, etc.
• Collaborate closely with
  development colleagues in increasing support from alumni; routinely
  identify and qualify alumni prospects for gifts; communicate
  development-related activities via written contact reports filed in
  Raiser’s Edge and periodic attendance at prospect management meetings
• Raise funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Development colleagues
• Establish and build relationships
  with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and
  internationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct
  contact, email blasts, alumni web pages, and print publications.
• Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs.
• Partner with Director of
  Admissions to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the
  admissions process; partner with the Dean of Student Services to plan
  the growth and accessibility of career networking services for students
  and alumni.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESThe prospect must demonstrate:

• Results orientation
• Teamwork
• Personal mastery
• Analytical thinking
• Creativity & Innovation
• Conflict management
• Cultural awareness

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A good first degree from a reputable university(preferably a UNILAG Alumni)
• Extensive Communication
  and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and
  courteously with colleagues throughout the Institute, alumni, other
  constituents and the public.
• The demonstrated ability
  to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities,
  along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• A Minimum of 15 years experience in corporate communications, branding, alumni relations or external affairs.
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• Professional qualification/membership of a recognized body.
• Extensive experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent database
• Experience in organizing events
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written.

How to Apply

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