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Assistant Director of Development Research and Donor Relations (posted February 7, 2012)

Monmouth College, a residential liberal arts college located in western Illinois, seeks applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Development Research and Donor Relations.

Working with Director of Development Services and the Development Team, the Assistant Director of Development Research and Donor Relations will perform the critical role of overseeing the prospect research and management system.  S/he will develop and implement a plan for strategically identifying and researching constituents with the capacity to provide significant philanthropic support to Monmouth College as well as develop a comprehensive stewardship program to recognize donors who have already given a significant philanthropic gift. 

Nature of Duties:  Prospect Management

• Provide prospect research profiles for the Alumni and Development staff to utilize:

o Develop profiles through the Monmouth College central database system and through tailored research, using both Monmouth College information and publicly available information.

o Document processes related to standard prospect profiles.

• Coordinate process for assigning prospects, working in cooperation with Director of Development Services.

o Develop tools within the central database to track prospects and to monitor follow-up.

• Support the Director of Development Services in tracking portfolio sizes and balance of prospects.

• Work with the Director of Alumni and Development Records and Records Coordinator to update the college’s alumni/development central database and files with new information gleaned from research and play a key role in maintaining and improving the alumni database.

Nature of Duties:  Donor Relations

• Oversee and strengthen the college’s stewardship program:

o Maintain a comprehensive stewardship program for campaign, annual, endowed and restricted gifts.

o Draft presidential and other special acknowledgements.

o Provide support to the Assistant Director of Alumni Programs for stewardship events.

o Provide staff with appropriate resources to steward gifts and advance major donor relationships with the college.

Bachelor’s degree or related equivalent experience.  Experience in research, including knowledge of advanced techniques and sources, is preferred.  General knowledge of Windows applications and familiarity with relational databases and expert knowledge of database management practices required as well as superior analytical skills and the ability to locate and accurately interpret financial information.  Must be highly organized, able to work independently, and have an ability to work under pressure to coordinate multiple requests and meet deadlines.

Competitive salary and attractive benefit package.  Target start date:  April 2, 2012  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three references to:  Michael McNall, Director of Personnel, Monmouth College, 700 E. Broadway Ave., Monmouth, IL   61462-1998 or E-mail at mike@monmouthcollege.edu. 

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidate.

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Datatel Administrative System Administrator (posted January 30, 2012, revised February 2, 2012)

Monmouth College, a residential liberal arts college located in western Illinois, seeks immediate applications for an energetic, experienced and highly motivated professional to serve a leadership role as the Administrative System Administrator.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, but mostly working independently, the Administrative System Administrator will have primary responsibility for managing and directing all aspects of our Datatel administrative system including, but not limited to: 

  • Manage and maintain Datatel Administrative automation systems.Install and configure software applications for Datatel Colleague administration system.

  • Monitor system performance, error logs, and database use.Update and patch multiple systems, sometimes performing these duties outside normal business hours.

  • Provide technical support to system support personnel and end users as needed.Document work processes and any changes made to administrative systems.

  • Maintain application system security as well as adding and removing Colleague and SQL users.

  • Maintain competency in emerging technologies related to the College’s ERP systems.

  • Refresh test and development environments as needed by application programmers.

  • Operate computer and related peripheral equipment during emergencies or other employee absence.

  • Perform system maintenance during early morning scheduled downtime window and/or weekends.

  • Participate in the departments and college’s goals and objectives. 

Education, Experience & Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science/Information Technology; Master’s Degree may be a plus.

  • Minimum of five years of applicable System Administration experience.

  • Excellent problem solving, writing, interpersonal, and communications skills; capable of managing multiple simultaneous projects/initiatives; self-motivated, goal oriented, and very customer focused (positive, upbeat manner).

  • Experience with Datatel COLLEAGUE software package, WebAdvisor, and MS SQL database systems.

  • Experience with college admissions, registration, development, business practices is desirable.

  • Experience with Microsoft and web-based products also desirable.

Competitive salary and attractive benefit package.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to:  Michael McNall, Director of Personnel, Monmouth College, 700 E. Broadway Ave., Monmouth, IL 61462-1998 or E-mail at mike@monmouthcollege.edu. 

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

EOE/Nondiscrimination Statement


Alumni Relations Coordinator (posted January 27, 2012)

Monmouth College seeks immediate applications for an energetic and highly motivated individual to serve in the full-time support staff position of Alumni Relations Coordinator.

Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Coordinator provides a wide variety of clerical and administrative support to our alumni programs.  Among other duties and responsibilities, the Coordinator will:

  • Assist in planning, organizing, executing, and evaluating alumni and other college events.

  • Provide support for the planning, preparation, promotion, and hosting of alumni anniversary class reunions. 

  • Regularly set aside time to make several telephone calls to alumni to discuss alumni events and encourage attendance. 

  • Provide administrative support to the Director of Alumni Engagement, including typing, filing, travel reservations and arrangements (air transportation, car rentals, college car reservations, hotel, etc.)

  • Generate accurate mailing lists and handle logistics of mailings. 

  • Assist in updating alumni records system. 

  • Coordinate with class secretaries to produce mailings.

  • Coordinate the alumni correspondence program. 

  • Manage the student workers of the Alumni Programs area.

  • Plan, coordinate, promote and staff the Monmouth Associates luncheon programs.  Arrange emcees and speakers for these programs. 

  • Provide coordination and support for the updating of information on alumni Web pages on the college’s Web site, sending mass e-mail messages to alumni, alumni census/data update questionnaires, alumni directories, referral of prospective students to the Office of Admission, alumni travel/tour programs, alumni credit card and insurance programs, etc.

  • Provide administrative support for all activities of the Alumni Board of Directors. 

  • Maintain storage and inventory of alumni mementos, merchandise, supplies for events and meetings, etc.  Order items when needed. 

  • Provide clerical and administrative support to other areas of the development office as needed.

High school diploma required.  Some college experience and coursework may be a plus.  Successful experience in one or more areas involving customer services, event planning and coordination, and use of social media for positive and productive communication may be useful.

Must be able to work independently and as a team member.  Excellent data entry, organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.  Proven ability to work courteously and effectively with a wide variety of individuals in a public, multi-tasked and service-oriented office (positive, upbeat manner).   Proficiency in software applications or information systems (i.e., database, etc.) to fulfill related responsibilities listed above. 

Competitive hourly wage and attractive benefit package.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to:  Michael McNall, Director of Personnel, Monmouth College, 700 E. Broadway Ave., Monmouth, IL 61462-1998 or E-mail at mike@monmouthcollege.edu. 

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

EOE/Nondiscrimination Statement


Part-time Custodian (posted September 19, 2011, revised January 26, 2012)

Monmouth College seeks immediate applications for two part-time custodians (15 hours/week, mid-August through mid-May).  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: mopping and waxing floors; sweeping; cleaning carpets, stairs, restrooms, and showers; dusting; refuse collection and removal; washing and drying laundry; moving furniture; operating motor vehicles and equipment; etc.  Work schedules are and will remain subject to change, but it is anticipated that one position will work afternoons M-F and one position will work late afternoon/early evenings MW&F.  

In addition to a demonstrated ability to complete above tasks and other related responsibilities in a satisfactory manner, successful candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals in a public, multi-tasked, service-oriented environment.  High school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record are also required.  Competitive wage and very limited benefits. 

Apply in person at the Monmouth College Personnel Office (Poling Hall) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (M-F, except holidays). 

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

EOE/Nondiscrimination Statement


 

Monmouth College EOE/Nondiscrimination Statement
Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Monmouth does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, or other factors as prohibited by law in its employment policies.


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Monmouth College Profile:

Monmouth College is a nationally-ranked private liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1,350 students. Monmouth offers the bachelor of arts degree in 34 majors. Founded in 1853, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). It is located in Monmouth, Illinois, a small, friendly community located approximately one hour from both Peoria and the Quad Cities.

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