External Relations Coordinator, Fermanian School of Business

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

Performs administrative support for the Dean in the Fermanian School of Business (FSB) in a fast-paced collaborative environment. The External Relations Coordinator is an important role in fostering and maintaining relationships between the FSB and external stakeholders including alumni advisory board members corporate partners and community organizations. This position works very closely with the deans faculty and staff and should thrive in a collegial student-focused environment.


Location: Point Loma Campus and other campus locations as needed

Salary:
Pay range $ 24.90 - $ 26.89
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidates experience education skills and other factors including internal equity and university funding resources.

Internal Classification: Career Track - Professional Job Level - 2

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support

Provide overall administrative support for the Dean and Associate Dean of External
Relations including processing invoices completing expense reports purchasing
merchandise maintaining records manuals and documents and providing research
support as necessary
Provide administrative assistance for meetings including scheduling making
arrangements agenda preparation contacting participants taking minutes and
follow-up

Communication and Outreach
Develop and execute communication strategies to promote the FSBs initiatives events and achievements to key stakeholder groups including digital flyers and other marketing materials as needed
Coordinate outreach efforts to engage stakeholder groups
Alumni and Alumni Boards
Executives
Corporations
Advisory Boards
Coordinate various calendars to ensure events and activities are managed effectively
Maintain accurate records of communications contacts and interactions to assist in
building and managing external relationships
Develop and implement social media plans
Work with students faculty alumni corporate partners and others to identify
opportunities to feature FSB and stakeholder accomplishments

Develop and collect content for distribution on social media platforms (photos
stories ideas etc.)
Oversee the Social Media student worker to ensure thoughtful mistake-free and
well-developed content

Maintain the FSB website and update content as needed
Coordinate with other departments including University Advancement Alumni Office
Marketing and others as needed

Event Coordination
Support the execution of events for key external stakeholders including:
Alumni Events
Advisory Board Meetings
Corporate Visits
Other events as needed

Corporate Education
Assist in the development of corporate education
Establish and maintain connections with corporate clients
Develop marketing materials to promote corporate education opportunities
Coordinate the logistics as needed for educational activities with corporate clients
and faculty

Strategic Partnerships
Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships with organizations to support:
Internships
Mentors
Research Projects
Other opportunities as identified
Support the recruiting training and engagement of the Executives in Residence
Support the planning and implementation for the PLNU Innovation Workshop

Development Support
Coordinate with the Dean and University Advancement to identify and cultivate potential donors and sponsors for the FSB
Support the Green4Gold initiative and develop communication plans to ensure a
successful campaign
Assist in stewardship efforts by acknowledging and recognizing donors

General/Other Support

Participate in various committees workshops and trainings. Provide administrative
support to committees when requested.
Facilitate communications between the FSB and departments across campus
(Marketing Alumni Office University Advancement etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and Associate Dean of External Relations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three years of administrative marketing communications external relations alumni affairs corporate partnerships or other related fields

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and credibility with stakeholders at all levels

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and G Suite is required. Proficiency in CRM software and social media platforms preferred.

• Ability to quickly learn and assist in the implementation of new software.

• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of the university.

• Accuracy attention to detail and the ability to work as a team player.

• Strong organizational skills data-analytic skills the ability to take initiative work independently make decisions handle stress maintain confidentiality of information and dependability in follow-through.

• Ability to travel between multiple educational sites.

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for periods greater than one hour. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor. Vision to read documents e-mail and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor. Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Ability to stand stoop push pull and lift up to 20 lbs throughout the day.

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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.