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Alumni Relations Officer jobs in the United States

Alumni Relations Officer develops alumni interest and support of the university/college. Assists in creating and broadening alumni programs and in planning large reunion and/or homecoming events. Being an Alumni Relations Officer may oversee a group of volunteers/support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Alumni Relations Officer typically reports to a director. The Alumni Relations Officer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Alumni Relations Officer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Alumni Relations Officer - College of Engineering
  • Wayne State University
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME

  • Alumni Relations Officer - College of Engineering

    Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Alumni Relations Officer - College of Engineering at its Detroit campus location.

    Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

    Essential functions (job duties):

    JOB PURPOSE
     
    Coordinate, execute and manage alumni programs for the College of Engineering (College). Implement innovative plans and strategies to engage alumni and donors in meaningful ways, generate affinity, loyalty and enthusiasm for the College and its professional events and programs. Conduct purposeful alumni engagement, donor cultivation, pipeline development and qualification efforts. This position reports to the Director, Alumni Relations.
     
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
     
    Coordinated and manage alumni programs for the College of Engineering’s 31,000 alumni. Implement innovative plans and strategies to engage alumni and donors in meaningful ways, generate affinity and enthusiasm for the College. Oversee the implementation and promotion of social and academic programs and events.
    Create and update the annual operating plan for the College to meet alumni engagement goals and objectives. Build a strong program to increase participation while meeting alumni engagement objectives and data enhancement goals. Coordinate distribution of electronic communications to targeted alumni audience.
    Collaborate with the Dean, development team and centrally-based colleagues to increase donor support. Cultivate and engage prospects in strategic ways. Use planned activities for pipeline development and to identify prospective donors for the College. Use thoughtful communications to cultivate prospective donors and demonstrate the positive impact of alumni and donor involvement.
    Work closely with the Office of Alumni Relations to align strategies, communications and programming with overall divisional goals. Ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels. Meet regularly to collaborate and review opportunities for partnership.
    Manage and oversee the activities of the Engineering Alumni Council and other volunteer opportunities for College of Engineering alumni, including the Industry Mentor Program.
    Prepare project and event budgets. Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with university policy and procedures.
    Remain current with alumni and donor relations trends. Serve as a resource on successful activities, alumni engagement techniques and methods. Perform other related duties as assigned.
     
    WORK CONTEXT
     
    Job Reports to:  Director
    Leadership Accountability: Implements operating plans.
    Financial Accountability: Monitors expenditures
    Customer Accountability: Interfaces with customers outside the S/C/D
    Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor.

    Unique duties:

    Experience with Non-Profit

    Qualifications:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
     
    Education   
    Bachelor's degree
    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in marketing, public relations, business administration or related field. Knowledge of fundraising software preferred. Reasonable knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures.
    Experience   
    Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
    Qualified candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience as a development, marketing or event management professional. Higher education development or alumni relations experience and prior volunteer management experience preferred.
    Experience using social media preferred. 
     
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
     
    COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. Ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds.
     
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
     
    ANALYTICAL AND PRESENTATION SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
     
    TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient in the use of complex administrative systems software, preferably in the higher education environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and Teams. Ability to understand and translate complex concepts into lay terms.
     
    LEARNING AGILITY: Independent and innovative self-starter who displays an ability to learn quickly and easily adapts to changing situations. Experience researching topics to gain knowledge and understanding when information gaps exist.
     
    TEAMWORK: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units to gain full understanding of the project and desired outcome; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with assistance of team members; provide support to teammates when tackling complex projects.
     
    DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing implicit bias.

    Preferred qualifications:

    Higher Education

    School/College/Division:

    H86 - Development & Alumni Affairs

    Primary department:

    H8604 Alumni Relations

    Employment type:

    • Regular Employee
    • Job type: Full Time
    • Job category: Staff/Administrative

    Funding/salary information:

    • Compensation type: Annual Salary
    • Salary minimum: $57,000
    • Salary hire maximum: $60,000

    Working conditions:

    Normal office environment. Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division. Due to evening and weekend donor engagement events, candidate must be willing to work extended hours as needed.

    Job openings:

    • Number of openings: 1
    • Reposted position: No
    • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

    Background check requirements:

    University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

    Equal employment opportunity statement:

    Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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Alumni Relations Officer– College of Education and Human Sciences
  • unm
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Under limited supervision, develops, coordinates, promotes, maintains and evaluates special events, programs, and projects sponsored by the alumni relations office, with a focus on developing means by...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • MSU Alumni Foundation
  • Bozeman, MT FULL_TIME
  • Administrator: Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Preferred Experience: 5 years’ experience in higher education corporate and foundation fundraising, with a proven track record of s...
  • 9 Days Ago
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Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
  • USNA Alumni Association & Foundation
  • Annapolis, MD FULL_TIME
  • The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation in Annapolis, Maryland is looking to hire a full-time Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations to join the Donor Engagement & Stra...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Assistant Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • USNA Alumni Association & Foundation
  • Annapolis, MD FULL_TIME
  • The Assistant Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations is responsible for assisting in fundraising operations, which includes coordinating all gift administration and stewardship for corporate & f...
  • 1 Month Ago
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SPECIAL INITIATIVES GIFT OFFICER, Development and Alumni Relations, Special Initiatives
  • Boston University
  • BOSTON, MA FULL_TIME
  • Our Mission We in Boston University Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) harness the power of philanthropy to make an excellent education accessible and welcoming to all, and to advance BU’s global le...
  • 26 Days Ago
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  • King County, WA
  • Seattle, WA
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  • 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • Edward Jones
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes, we need you...
  • 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • Edward Jones
  • Seattle, WA
  • Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes, we need you...
  • 3/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Alumni Relations Officer jobs
$51,312 to $68,895