Assistant Director of Constituent Relations

Employer:

MESSIAH COLLEGE

Job Description:

 Assistant Director of Constituent Relations

The Department of Enrollment Management at Messiah College currently has an opening for the full time position of Assistant Director of Constituent Relations. This position works with the Director of Recruitment and Constituent Relations to reinforce admissions efforts by building and implementing a comprehensive volunteer and church relations strategy.  This position is also responsible for assisting with student recruiting activities and has responsibility for a geographic territory. This position is integral to the admission and marketing function of the College. 

Education and experience requirements includes a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.  3-5 years of administrative/ public relations experience required; 3 years of college admissions experience preferred.
Other requirements include: Ability to relate well with a broad spectrum of constituencies (e.g. parents, students, church leaders, alumni, faculty and staff); Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong organizational and event planning skills; Marketing, promotions and project management skills and experience; Open to innovative strategies for recruitment and image-building; Proficient in computer technologies (MS Office Suite, photo-editing, social media);Ability to work some evenings and weekend days.  Ability to drive to off-site campus events as necessary.  Some overnight stays may be required due to distance or venue.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of faith and salary requirements to:  Messiah College, Human Resources, Box 3015, Grantham, PA  17027 or e-mail humanres@messiah.edu  (Application materials are preferred via e-mail).  Deadline for applications: December 1, 2011. A job description is available on the Human Resource website at:  http://www.messiah.edu/offices/hr/job_opportunities/admin.html

Messiah College's strategic plan includes a commitment to community engagement in diverse settings and the development of cross-cultural competencies as well as a commitment to developing a comprehensive and integrated approach to global engagement.  As such, Messiah College is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.  Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.
Messiah College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnic/national origin, disability, race, gender or veteran status in its education programs, admissions or employment policies.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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