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Purpose:
The Division of Advancement promotes York University's teaching and research priorities by engaging our diverse community of alumni and friends to build long-term mutually beneficial relationships to secure philanthropic support for the University's students. Our division is comprised of four departments:
Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities
Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over 350,000 York alumni worldwide
Development leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations
Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement
Our mission is to inspire and cultivate meaningful engagement and philanthropic support within our diverse communities to advance York University's excellence in education, research and community service. We accomplish our mission through our values of accountability, collaboration and entrepreneurship.
In support of this mission, the Supervisor, Engagement Centre role, works with the Associate Director of Annual and Leadership Giving Engagement in the coordination and management of the York University Engagement Centre activities including the recruitment, hiring, scheduling, performance management and management of the day-to-day operation of a fully automated Engagement Centre. The Supervisor is also responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of the automated dialling system, which is used to contact over 100,000 York University alumni, parents and friends on a yearly basis. The objective of the Engagement Centre is to deliver pertinent information to alumni, parents and friends, update demographic information, and acquire financial support for York University.
Education:
Post-secondary diploma.
Experience:
3 years of related experience.
2 years of experience managing telemarketing programs and/or Engagement Centre operations.
1 year of management or supervisory experience within an Engagement Centre or high-volume customer service environment.
Experience working within Engagement Centres, preferably fundraising based and familiarity with telephone solicitation programs.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of automated dialling system software and knowledge of computer information systems.
Understanding of annual giving fundraising call centre strategies, preferably in a higher education setting.
Skills:
Leadership skills, including the ability to train, supervise, motivate and work effectively with others.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to express relevant information in a clear and concise manner.
Tact and diplomacy, and able to exercise sound judgment and show initiative.
Effective organizational and administrative skills, including time management skills to develop, plan and coordinate programs.
Effective skills in the Microsoft Office 365 Platform.
Effective analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise independence in implementing responsibilities.
Ability to think strategically, plan effectively, direct and manage campaigns/events to maximize staff talent and time.
Additional Notes:
Normal office work environment.
Shared open workspace in a call centre with 12 calling stations.
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*Compensation:
York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.
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