University of Cincinnati Foundation
Director, Alumni Engagement (CECH, UCBA, Graduate College)
University of Cincinnati Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Director, Alumni Engagement (CECH, UCBA, Graduate College)
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Structure
The Director, Alumni Engagement is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) in support of the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association (UCAA) and reports to the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement.
Focus
The Director, Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs that strategically engage and provide tangible benefits to graduates of the College of Education, Criminal Justice Human Services and Information Technology (CECH), UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) and the Graduate College to build affinity for the University of Cincinnati, the College/Unit and the UC Alumni Association. The position supports UCAA’s Outreach & Engagement team and is responsible for developing and executing programs and events that promote alumni engagement campus-wide through college-based programs, with significant responsibility related to volunteer management, relationship building and program development.
Specific Duties
Serve as primary liaison between the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association, College of Education, Criminal Justice Human Services and Information Technology (CECH), UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) and the Graduate College to ensure mutual understanding and support of priorities. Work with alumni association and college leadership to develop and execute on annual and long-term strategic goals to provide a well-rounded portfolio of engagement opportunities that connect college-based alumni and donors to fellow alumni, students, the colleges and association. Build and maintain relationships with college-based alumni both locally and nationally to encourage active participation, volunteer leadership, and support of alumni and donor engagement initiatives. Collaborate closely with college development staff to support the donor cultivation process, while engaging prospects and stewarding donors through targeted alumni outreach and programming. Form strong working relationships with important internal and external partners related to CECH, UCBA, and the Graduate College including the college’s professional staff and faculty. Serve as a resource for academic department inquiries and requests related to alumni relations. Execute on annual signature experiences from ideation through implementation; including Homecoming and Alumni Weekend events, and other potential activities including but not limited to: professional networking, reunions, alumni panel discussions, faculty lectures, student-alumni engagement activities, partnered professional organization receptions, academic department programming and corporate outreach with industry partners. Collaborate with CECH’s Senior Director of Development to be the alumni relations liaison to the Dean’s Advisory Council, a volunteer board comprised of alumni and friends. Responsible for the recruitment, retention and engagement of the Alumni Leadership Council representatives for CECH and UCBA. Draft and manage content for relevant college-based alumni communications including electronic communications, web content, print brochures, invitations, and letters in coordination with UCAA Integrated Marketing, UC Foundation, and unit marketing and communications. Provide alumni and annual giving content for inclusion in general college-based communications. Identify outstanding alumni worthy of college- and university-wide recognition through various awards programs, driving nomination calendar and process in cooperation with the deans’ offices, the alumni association, and colleges’ development staff. Inform querying processes for targeted communications to college and academic program specific alumni and donors and ensure data integrity for the central database and other key data sources. Partner with industry specific professional organizations through select local, state and/or national meetings, events and/or professional business conferences. Manage revenue and expenses, operating within budget, for signature events and college-based alumni activities. Proactively report on progress and challenges in annual and long-term goals, and assist the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement and Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement, as requested in budget and program development matters. Represent the colleges’/units’ alumni engagement programs at various internal and external functions through targeted outreach and engagement efforts. Explore alumni engagement opportunities available through UC Online and co-lead the execution of collaborative engagement efforts. Participate with industry specific professional organizations, specifically CASE V, and connect with fellow Big 12 college alumni directors. Participate in overall alumni association programming and initiatives, as directed. Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of alumni relations, volunteer management, event planning, external relations or closely related experience, preferably in a higher education setting. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated service orientation and diplomacy; the ability to multi-task; be highly organized and detail-oriented, effective organizational and time management skills; an independent worker with adept problem-solving and project management skills, a strategic and critical thinker; and an enthusiastic and energetic attitude. Must be willing to travel, and work evenings and weekends as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel.
What We Offer
The anticipated starting salary range for the Director, Alumni Engagement role is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.
At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn more, visit our careers page.
Physical Demands
This Position Is Considered To Have Medium Work. Exerting Up To 50lbs. Of Force Occasionally, And/or Up To 30 Lbs. Of Force Frequently, And/or Up To 10 Lbs. Of Force Constantly To Move Objects. This Position Requires The Operation Of a Motor Vehicle. This Position Also Requires
Climbing Standing Walking Pushing Pulling Reaching Lifting Finger use Talking Hearing Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, this position is subject to outside environmental conditions and indoor conditions.
Pre-Hire Requirements
The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification. Seniority level
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Director, Alumni Engagement (CECH, UCBA, Graduate College)
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University of Cincinnati Foundation Director, Alumni Engagement (CECH, UCBA, Graduate College)
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Director, Alumni Engagement (CECH, UCBA, Graduate College)
role at
University of Cincinnati Foundation Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.
Structure
The Director, Alumni Engagement is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) in support of the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association (UCAA) and reports to the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement.
Focus
The Director, Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs that strategically engage and provide tangible benefits to graduates of the College of Education, Criminal Justice Human Services and Information Technology (CECH), UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) and the Graduate College to build affinity for the University of Cincinnati, the College/Unit and the UC Alumni Association. The position supports UCAA’s Outreach & Engagement team and is responsible for developing and executing programs and events that promote alumni engagement campus-wide through college-based programs, with significant responsibility related to volunteer management, relationship building and program development.
Specific Duties
Serve as primary liaison between the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association, College of Education, Criminal Justice Human Services and Information Technology (CECH), UC Blue Ash College (UCBA) and the Graduate College to ensure mutual understanding and support of priorities. Work with alumni association and college leadership to develop and execute on annual and long-term strategic goals to provide a well-rounded portfolio of engagement opportunities that connect college-based alumni and donors to fellow alumni, students, the colleges and association. Build and maintain relationships with college-based alumni both locally and nationally to encourage active participation, volunteer leadership, and support of alumni and donor engagement initiatives. Collaborate closely with college development staff to support the donor cultivation process, while engaging prospects and stewarding donors through targeted alumni outreach and programming. Form strong working relationships with important internal and external partners related to CECH, UCBA, and the Graduate College including the college’s professional staff and faculty. Serve as a resource for academic department inquiries and requests related to alumni relations. Execute on annual signature experiences from ideation through implementation; including Homecoming and Alumni Weekend events, and other potential activities including but not limited to: professional networking, reunions, alumni panel discussions, faculty lectures, student-alumni engagement activities, partnered professional organization receptions, academic department programming and corporate outreach with industry partners. Collaborate with CECH’s Senior Director of Development to be the alumni relations liaison to the Dean’s Advisory Council, a volunteer board comprised of alumni and friends. Responsible for the recruitment, retention and engagement of the Alumni Leadership Council representatives for CECH and UCBA. Draft and manage content for relevant college-based alumni communications including electronic communications, web content, print brochures, invitations, and letters in coordination with UCAA Integrated Marketing, UC Foundation, and unit marketing and communications. Provide alumni and annual giving content for inclusion in general college-based communications. Identify outstanding alumni worthy of college- and university-wide recognition through various awards programs, driving nomination calendar and process in cooperation with the deans’ offices, the alumni association, and colleges’ development staff. Inform querying processes for targeted communications to college and academic program specific alumni and donors and ensure data integrity for the central database and other key data sources. Partner with industry specific professional organizations through select local, state and/or national meetings, events and/or professional business conferences. Manage revenue and expenses, operating within budget, for signature events and college-based alumni activities. Proactively report on progress and challenges in annual and long-term goals, and assist the Senior Director, Alumni Engagement and Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement, as requested in budget and program development matters. Represent the colleges’/units’ alumni engagement programs at various internal and external functions through targeted outreach and engagement efforts. Explore alumni engagement opportunities available through UC Online and co-lead the execution of collaborative engagement efforts. Participate with industry specific professional organizations, specifically CASE V, and connect with fellow Big 12 college alumni directors. Participate in overall alumni association programming and initiatives, as directed. Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of alumni relations, volunteer management, event planning, external relations or closely related experience, preferably in a higher education setting. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated service orientation and diplomacy; the ability to multi-task; be highly organized and detail-oriented, effective organizational and time management skills; an independent worker with adept problem-solving and project management skills, a strategic and critical thinker; and an enthusiastic and energetic attitude. Must be willing to travel, and work evenings and weekends as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel.
What We Offer
The anticipated starting salary range for the Director, Alumni Engagement role is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.
At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn more, visit our careers page.
Physical Demands
This Position Is Considered To Have Medium Work. Exerting Up To 50lbs. Of Force Occasionally, And/or Up To 30 Lbs. Of Force Frequently, And/or Up To 10 Lbs. Of Force Constantly To Move Objects. This Position Requires The Operation Of a Motor Vehicle. This Position Also Requires
Climbing Standing Walking Pushing Pulling Reaching Lifting Finger use Talking Hearing Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, this position is subject to outside environmental conditions and indoor conditions.
Pre-Hire Requirements
The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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