Director of Community Engagement
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION TITLE: Director of Community Engagement
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full Time/Exempt (12-month)
REPORTS TO: VP of Strategy & Marketing
Responsibilities
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full Time/Exempt (12-month)
REPORTS TO: VP of Strategy & Marketing
Responsibilities
- Manage the admissions alumni and philanthropy engagement team. Direct reports include the following: Senior Manager of Philanthropy & Engagement Manager of Alumni and Special Events Director of High School Admissions Director of Grade School Admissions and Coordinator of Engagement.
- Lead the team in executing the strategy set forth in annual planning meetings aligned to annual goals and budgets.
- Consistently track goals and progress on key metrics tied to team and organization-wide goals.
- Analyze data for the team that not only tracks progress but also helps identify opportunities gaps and can ultimately help inform strategy.
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals while balancing and managing multiple competing priorities across teams.
- Ability to motivate inspire and develop team members.
- Support in-person events across the teams which are on a rotational basis and can occur in evenings and weekends.
- Support in admissions by communicating the value add of a Sion education through tours and middle school visits.
- Serve as a liaison with parent Alliance representing the team.
- Develop and execute the long-term strategy for parent engagement in partnership with school administration.
Competencies
- Strategic thinker with ability to execute plans effectively.
- Collaborative leadership style.
- Skilled in event planning and project management.
- Proficient in technology and social media platforms.
- Multi-tasking with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs on deadline.
Qualifications:
- 5 years prior experience in community outreach experience in non-profit and/or education preferred
- Experience managing and developing teams.
- Project management experience across varying teams and/or departments
- Proficient use of Google suite including sheets forms and documents required
- Experience with CRM or project management tool required; experience with Blackbaud preferred
- Strong relationship building and presentation skills
- Clear understanding and strong commitment to the schools mission
- Bachelors degree in education business communication non-profit or related field.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods during events and meetings.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
- Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 pounds (e.g. event supplies).
- Visual and auditory acuity to interact effectively in person and via technology.
- Ability to drive or travel locally for community events and meetings.
- Occasional bending stooping and reaching during event setup or office tasks.
The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.
Additional Salary Information: This is a full-time 12-month position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: Health Dental and Vision Insurance Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance and Retirement.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity
Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Diversity
Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
An independent, Roman Catholic school, Notre Dame de Sion of Kansas City welcomes students of all faiths. With two campuses in Kansas City – a co-ed grade school for ages 2 through 8th grade and a college-preparatory high school for girls – Sion is part of a global network of 22 schoo ... View more
