JOB DESCRIPTION – Executive Secretary
JOB TITLE:
Executive Secretary
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:
President, University of Lagos
Alumni Association through the
General Secretary of the
Association.
LOCATION:
Lagos
JOB LEVEL
COLLABORATION
JOB SUMMARY
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The Executive Secretary will lead and direct the overall activities of the Secretariat of the
University of Lagos Alumni Association.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work closely with the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association, arranging its meetings,
staffing its committees and ensuring strong and productive relationships between its members
and the academic and administrative leadership.
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Plan, implement and promote alumni programs that support the Association’s strategic plan as
well as the goals of the Association in collaboration with colleagues within the Office of
Advancement and other related units within the University; develop and submit for approval by
the Executive Committee annual strategic and operating plans.
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Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records; capture contact, biographical and
career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), correspondence,
website, postal returns, etc.
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Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and
internationally; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email blasts,
alumni web pages, and print publications.
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Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs.
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Partner with Director of Admissions to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the
admissions process; partner with the Dean of Student Services to plan the growth and
accessibility of career networking services for students and alumni.
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Collaborate closely with development colleagues in increasing support from alumni; routinely
identify and qualify alumni prospects for gifts; communicate development-related activities via
written contact reports filed in Raiser's Edge and periodic attendance at prospect management
meetings
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Oversee and balance the budget for Alumni Relations; within the annual program budget,
manage existing and/or additional alumni programs, services and communications.
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Raise funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Development colleagues.
COMPETENCY AND TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
The prospect must demonstrate:
 Results orientation
 Team work
 Personal mastery
 Analytical thinking
 Creativity & Innovation
 Conflict management
 Cultural awareness
JOB SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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A good first degree from a reputable university(preferably a UNILAG
Alumni)
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Professional qualification/membership of a recognized body.
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Minimum of 6-8years experience in corporate communications,
branding, alumni relations or external affairs.
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Experience in organizing events
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Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal
and written.
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Extensive experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar constituent
database
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Extensive Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the
Institute, alumni, other constituents and the public.
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The demonstrated ability to strategise, implement and build
constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for
motivating volunteers.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Application Method
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Strong business and commercial acumen
Project Management
Strategic orientation
Strong mentoring ability
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Advanced planning skills
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Strong coordination skills
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Business Acumen
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IT Savvy
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E-business Skills
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Highly Ethically
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Confidentiality
To apply online, kindly click on the following link
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You may also apply by Hand to:
5/7 James Oluleye Crescent, Harmony Enclave, Off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja Lagos
Application closes 2 weeks from the date of publication