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ASSOC DEAN, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, DIV
Job Title: ASSOC DEAN, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, DIV
Job Code: 2071
FLSA: E
Job Level: 98
Revised Date: 12/01/2007
Job Family: JF 34
Occupational Summary
Direct the planning, implementation and administration of development and alumni affairs activities for the Duke University Divinity School.
Work Performed
Direct the administration of development and alumni activities for the Divinity School to include the annual fund, capital gifts, corporate gifts, major gifts, foundation proposals, and special projects such as telethons.
Maintain liaison with local churches and general church agencies to develop their interest and participation in the Divinity Schools fund raising and alumni activities.
Assist the Dean in matters related to institutional development and long range planning for the Divinity School; assist with activities related to communications and external affairs.
Maintain interface with the Divinity Schools Board of Visitors, Dean's Club and Alumni Council; assist in the development of other institutional support groups.
Maintain liaison with the University Offices of Development and Alumni Affairs to coordinate efforts.
Direct various personnel actions of assigned employees including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires seven years experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, sales and promotions, marketing, student activities or a related field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer alumni affairs activities and to coordinate general fund raising for the Divinity School. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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