Manager, Alumni Relations-Simon Fraser University

COMPETITION NUMBER: 296
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Continuing Position
MANAGER, ALUMNI RELATIONS, GRADE 9
ALUMNI RELATIONS
POSITION NUMBER: 0507
POSITION OUTLINE:
As a member of a team reporting to the Director, Alumni Relations, the Manager, Alumni Relations is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative and effective programs designed to positively engage alumni with SFU and the Alumni Association. The incumbent of the position supports the delivery of alumni programs encompassing marketing, communications, events, benefits and services, outreach, and volunteerism. The incumbent of the position assists the Director in the development and implementation of marketing, communications, and public relations strategies to raise the profile of Alumni Relations, the Alumni Association, and alumni achievements, within the local, national and international community. The Manager works closely with various stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, alumni, Alumni Association Board, volunteers, and supporters. The Manager contributes to the strategic planning for Alumni Relations and the Alumni Association. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree with four years of related non-profit management experience including 
experience in planning, program management, marketing, communications, public relations, 
events management, fundraising, and relationship management, or an equivalent combination of 
education, training and experience.
- Good knowledge of principles and methods for the operation of successful volunteer and alumni 
programs.
- Good knowledge of print and online marketing techniques including direct mail, e-newsletters, 
e-vites, e-mail campaigns, surveys.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills including ability to work collaboratively and effectively 
with corporate partners, senior level volunteers, university administrators, faculty, staff, students 
and alumni.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking/presentation skills and 
copywriting/editing skills.
- Skilled in website management and web applications including social networking tools.
- Proven ability to independently set goals, establish priorities, meet deadlines and budgets, and 
accomplish results with minimal direction including managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical reasoning, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, email, image editing, 
design, content management (CMS), and web analytics applications.
- Competency with computer-based records systems, basic research skills, statistical/data analysis, 
basic accounting procedures, and Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy Act regulations.

SALARY RANGE: $58,802 - $70,218 per annum
START DATE: ASAP

A detailed resume and cover letter quoting Competition #296 must be received in our office by 4:30 pm on July 27, 2009, addressed to the attention of Sheva Bridgmohan, Human Resources Advisor, at:
Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Canada; 
or fax # 778-782-4381. If you wish to email your application, please follow the instructions at http://www.sfu.ca/hr/prospective_employees/HowToApply.html. 
If the email instructions are not followed, your application may not be processed correctly.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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