Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator – Maru-a-Pula School

MARU-A-PULA SCHOOL

JOB VACANCY

Maru-a-Pula School invites applications for the following position:

Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Maru-a-Pula seeks a highly-motivated, detail-oriented individual to fill the Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator position. The Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator will report directly to the Direcior of Development (DoD) and support the development team. The Coordinator will be responsible for database integrity, gift recording and acknowledgement and providing administrative support to the Development Office.

The person in this role must safeguard the confidentiality of departmental and office administration by exercising discretion in communicating information and the handling of all departmental requests.

Education and Experience

Minimum diploma in relevant field – data management / administration; or 1-3 years data management and administrative experience. Database management experience is a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining the integrity of the school’s development database.

Recording gifts and ensuring that gift acknowledgement and proper stewarding of donors is timely and ongoing.

Preparing reports and communications materials.

Providing all other support for the development function and fundraising as may be required including event

planning and fostering the alumni network.

Skills and Requirements

• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and function with accuracy and adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with data entry.
• Sensitive to issues of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Must be self-motivated and able to perform under minimal supervision.

See school website www.marvapula.org for further details

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by the school.

Aligned with the recommendations of the international Task Force on Child Protection, as well as alignment with the Children’s Act (2009). Maru-a-Pula School holds itself to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

We request a clearance of criminal records and a successful background check for all staff working at the school.

The successful candidate must be prepared to submit such documents when required.