at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Information
Working Position Title
Assistant Director of Affinity Groups (3107)
Classification
Assistant Director
Position Number
00003107
Open Date
04/12/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date
05/12/2024
Employee Class
Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job code
1040SPS03
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
Alumni Services
College/Unit
Alumni Services
Division
University Advancement
Location
BARSM ALUM
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://foundation.myniu.com/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
At Northern Illinois University Foundation, our vision is to develop, support and encourage a culture of giving throughout the NIU community that will allow it to flourish and accomplish NIU's goal of becoming the most student-centered public research university in the Midwest.
The Assistant Director for Constituent Groups will further the Foundation's mission of creating life-changing opportunities for our hardworking, dedicated students and faculty through connecting and engaging with our university and alumni community through constituency group planning and facilitation. As an energetic collaborator, this position will support the efforts of the Foundation's alumni engagement team to enhance the volunteer experience and strengthen the volunteer pipeline.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and adaptable, and demonstrates an ability to perform in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with an eye toward program analysis and improvement.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director will plan and execute events in partnership with the NIU Foundation events teams; manage all aspects of the meeting planning and record-keeping; plan and coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, retention and stewardship; manage internal and external communication and promotion; coordinate annual planning, data collection and analysis, and assessment efforts; and manage constituent group budgets.
This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. Analysis of program success and a dedication to data integrity and management are required for success in this role. Strong communication skills are needed as this position will act as a key liaison to volunteers and campus partners to ensure collaboration where appropriate. As needed, the Assistant Director will collaborate with advancement officers and Northern Fund (annual fund) staff to leverage volunteer engagement as a strategic tool for donor cultivation.
An ability to use discretion in handling sensitive donor and constituent data is required. Evening and weekend hours and some local and regional travel will be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
30% - Event and Meeting Planning and Execution
Collaborate with NIU Foundation events team to plan and execute events by identifying desired locations, timeframes, collateral, and event materials.
Coordinate meeting planning, agenda creation, meeting flow and record-keeping for each constituent group.
Attend events and meetings to engage with constituent group leaders and members.
Liaise between campus departments and constituent groups to build and maintain strong relationships between campus partners, the NIU Foundation, and members of constituent groups.
Collaborate with advancement officers and Northern Fund staff to support philanthropic efforts of constituent groups.
25% - Volunteer Recruitment, Training, Retention
Identify and cultivate current and future volunteer leaders through the analysis of engagement data, collaboration with constituent groups leaders, individual meetings, campus partner engagement, and attending engagement activities.
Create and implement ongoing and individualized training for constituent group members and leaders.
20% - Communication and Promotion
Collaborate with NIU Foundation staff to send regular updates to constituent group leaders.
Coordinate with NIU Foundation communications team to plan and create strategic communications including, but not limited to, email, text and mail campaigns from constituent groups leaders to their constituency.
Collaborate with NIU Foundations communications team to support constituent group social media efforts, graphic design... For full info follow application link.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
