The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is recruiting for a Senior Coordinator, Diversity and Talent Management, reporting to the Senior Director, Diversity and Talent Management.
CASE is a global membership association whose vision is to advance education to transform lives and society. Our mission is to inspire, challenge and equip communities of professionals to act effectively and with integrity to champion the success of their institutions. Advancing education in over 3,600 member institutions, CASE has 85,000 members in 82 countries working at universities, colleges, independent and international schools and non-profits. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., CASE works across all continents from its offices in London, Singapore and Mexico City.
CASE works to achieve a seamless ‘One CASE’ experience for all its stakeholders: particularly its members, volunteers and staff. Our new strategic plan seeks to make CASE truly global. Collaborating across time zones and borders, all CASE staff in all offices strive to make this ambitious aspiration a reality.
Position Purpose
Provides professional and administrative support to CASE’s Diversity and Talent Management programs, with strong emphasis on providing direct support to CASE’s diversity trainings, conferences and special initiatives.
Essential Functions
The core functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Program/Project Management
Works directly with the Director of Diversity and Talent Management to create and deliver diversity presentations and trainings as requested by CASE members and CASE staff for internal audiences or educational programs.
Works directly with the Director of Diversity and Talent Management to create and implement CASE affinity groups and educational programs to help institutions connect with their diverse constituencies and create pathways for current and future employees of diverse backgrounds.
Provides administrative and logistic support for conferences and initiatives that further CASE’s diversity efforts, such as the Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership, Minority Advancement Institute, CASE District O&I representatives and the various CASE district diversity initiatives.
Works directly with the Director, Diversity and Talent Management to track demographic data and member engagement to support CASE’s diversity efforts within the association management system (AMS).
Coordinates department’s social media (MAI, LinkedIn), CASE HBCU Community, MAP, and other marketing, communication and awareness efforts as assigned, including website updates. Develops content for and distributes the diversity e-newsletter.
Monitors and researches issues of concern regarding Diversity and Talent Management.
Coordinates program and event logistics for CASE online webinars and virtual conferences, to include working directly with volunteers in managing speaker training, vendor coordination (CommPartners), presentation of conference materials, conference evaluation, as well as coordination and execution of real-time events.
Supports speaker management function in the AMS, including conference marketing/ promotion administration, program assessment and speaker evaluations/feedback reports.
Supports the process of product set up and maintenance as assigned on an ongoing basis to ensure quality and accuracy of all advancement program products in the AMS. Follows business processes, ensures that products are ready on a timely basis and function correctly.
Travels as required to assist educational program managers and directors with key conferences/ institutes; may include weekend travel.
Fiscal Management/Budget Responsibility/Judicious Use of Resources
In coordination with the Director, Diversity and Talent Management, consolidates the CASE Diversity Budget.
Exercises fiscal responsibility in the utilization of all CASE resources.
Liaison Responsibilities
Exhibits appropriate leadership toward and works cooperatively and supportively with all volunteer groups for which this position is responsible.
Liaises with CASE colleagues in other parts of the world to ensure the best sharing of ideas, expertise and knowledge.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
Position Requirements
Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree; 3-5 years’ relevant work experience in project coordination within a customer-service environment required; student advancement-related experience and event planning experience highly desirable.
Skills and Abilities Required: Must exhibit superior customer service skills and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of constituents, both internal and external. Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills necessary. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database programs required. Personify experience preferred. Ability to work independently and in a team to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
To Apply
Interested candidates should CLICK HEREto apply. Applications MUST include a résumé and cover letter with salary requirements and/or salary history indicated on the cover letter. Applications without the required skills and experience or salary requirements will not be considered. Preference may be given to applications received by April 25, 2018.
About Council for Advancement and Support of Education
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is a professional association serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. CASE helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education. Key facts about CASE:
Founded in 1974 as the result of a merger between the American Alumni Council and the American College Public Relations Association
Maintains headquarters in Washington, D.C., with offices in London (CASE Europe, 1994), Singapore (CASE Asia-Pacific, 2007) and Mexico City (CASE Latina America, 2011)
Is one of the world's largest nonprofit educational associations in terms of institutional membership
Includes more than 3,670 colleges and universities, primary and secondary independent and international schools, and nonprofit organizations in more than 82 countries around the globe
Serves nearly 81,000 advancement professio...nals on the staffs of member institutions
Led by volunteers with more than 4,850 advancement professionals serving as board members, speakers, authors, conferences planners and more
