Job Description

DevelopmentAssistant,

Development & Alumni Relations Office

Grade 4 - £17,625 - £19,762

BACKGROUND

The Development Office at St Aloysius’ College was established in 2013 and we hold the records for over 7,000 former pupils, parents and friends in our Aloysian community. At the start of February 2016 afundraising appeal was launched for a £7.5M Sports Facility on our doorstep.A campus master plan has been developedfor the longer term to refurbish and improve key areas of the campus. In addition to raising funds for capital projects, the Development Office is responsible for growing income for The Opportunity Fund in support of Bursaries and increasing annual income through the introduction of an annual fund to raise income for a variety of projects to enhance the pupil experience.

JOB PURPOSE

The post of Development Assistant is an integral one, requiring an individual who is a confident communicator, a ‘people person’ with excellent inter-personal skills, able to manage all aspects of the College’s contact with its global community. This role will involve the engagement of our Aloysian community through events, reunions, publications and social media in addition to developing fundraising skills to support key priorities at the College.

REPORTS TO

Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Database Manager; Careers Office; Finance Office; Marketing, Admissions & Communications Office; Teaching staff; Catering Manager;Janitorial and Cleaning Services;Donors; external service providers and suppliers.

KEY TASKS

  1. To assist in the implementation of the Development Office’s strategic plan, as directed by the Director of Development & Alumni Relations.
  1. Toco-ordinate and runa busy calendar ofeventsto a professional standardincluding:donor cultivation events; the College’s Business Network, Class Reunions, Groupsand Networks in the UK and overseas. Some evening and weekend work will be required and occasional travel.
  1. To support the Director of Development & Alumni Relations in fundraising for College priorities.
  1. To assist with the editing of the AMDG magazine for former pupils andto continue growingour presence on social media.
  1. To work closely with the Database Manager to ensure that all data is captured, recorded accurately and consistently, and is in line with the Data Protection Act.
  1. Receive and respond to enquiries via telephone, mail and email and conduct tours for prospective Reunion organisers and visitors.
  1. To support the Director of Development in the preparation of meeting papers, producing reports on alumni activity, attending meetings internally and externally, and taking minutes when required.
  1. Experience of operating a relational database, such as Raiser’s Edge or Net Community event management is preferable, but not essential as training will be given.
  1. Maintain constructive, professional relationships with colleagues within the office, teaching staff across the College, and with external partners and contacts.
  1. Any other duties as required by the line manager that are commensurate with the grade.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail.
  • Experience of prioritising projects with conflicting importance and working calmly under pressure.
  • Ability to form positive relationships and deal effectively with people from all walks of life.
  • A ‘can do’attitude and willingness to contribute in all ways to the success of the team.
  • High level of professionalism and discretion.
  • Excellent computer literacy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
  • Experience of operating Raiser’s Edge and/or Net Community is desirable.

Due to the nature of this role, the post-holder must be able to work flexibly including occasional out of hours and working away from home.

DevelopmentAssistant

June 2016