Organization and Position Description

Chapter 2: POSITION DESCRIPTION

M. THE EXECUTICE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION:

Position Title:
Executive Director of Development and Communication

Functional Description:
The executive Director of Development and Communication is responsible for AUI’s relationships with its external constituencies and for the development and solicitation of private gifts and
grants to the University

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercises general supervisory and administrative responsibility for:
  1. the preparation and dissemination of news and information about the activities and
     accomplishments of the University, its executives, staff, faculty, students and alumni
  2. advising the executives of the University in communications areas
     the organization and activities of the Alumni Association of the University
     the planning and implementation of programs and campaigns for the development, solicitation and receipt of private gifts and grants to the University; and
  3. the planning, preparation and distribution of the University’s informational literature
• Prepares and administers the operating budget for the division
• Selects, appoints, supervises and evaluates the staff of the division.

Reporting Line:
The Executive Director for Development and Communication reports to the President of the University

Span of Control:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and Communication are the following:

• Internal Communication Officer
• External Communication Officer
• Development Officer
• Events Coordinator
• Alumni Career and Orientation Officer

Qualifications:
The Executive Director of Development and Communication must hold at least a masters degree in an appropriate field and have significant experience in fund-raising. He or she must exceptional communication and public relations skills and be acknowledgeable of the various communications media

The Executive Director of Development and Communication must be knowledgeable of rules, regulations, laws and practice relative to raising private funds to support the University. He or she must be competent in Arabic, French and English.