Houston Christian is accepting applications for the position of Development Associate for Alumni Relations. The Development Associate is responsible for creating a robust and meaningful Alumni Association, identifying and working with key alumni to lead HC’s alumni activities, building an Alumni Association Board, and engaging alumni in the HC community, along with supporting the Development Department with Campaigns. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position. The Development Associate works in collaboration with the Development team members and the Communications/Marketing and Admissions Departments and reports to the Director of Development. This position is open for immediate hire.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies for a robust and meaningful Alumni Association
Identify and work with key alumni to lead HC’s alumni activities
Build and manage an Alumni Association Board
Engage alumni in the HC community
Support the Development Department with Campaigns
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required
2 or more years experience in Development operations
Communicates comfortably with school representatives, parents, students, alumni, and representatives from the business community
Self-starting and able to multitask
Can work independently and collaboratively
Superior verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and editing skills
Ability to think strategically and proven problem-solving skills
Ability to operate a personal computer, proven skills with the Google suite of products, Excel, Word, and Raiser's Edge/Blackbaud or comparable fundraising software
Creative seeker of solutions and able to use technology or learn the products
Familiarity with the independent school environment is preferred
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Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required
2 or more years experience in Development operations
Communicates comfortably with school representatives, parents, students, alumni, and representatives from the business community
Self-starting and able to multitask
Can work independently and collaboratively
Superior verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and editing skills
Ability to think strategically and proven problem-solving skills
Ability to operate a personal computer, proven skills with the Google suite of products, Excel, Word, and Raiser's Edge/Blackbaud or comparable fundraising software
Creative seeker of solutions and able to use technology or learn the products
Familiarity with the independent school environment is preferred
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Houston Christian High School before the deadline.
