Alumni Affairs Director oversees services for alumni. Builds and maintains alumni mailing lists, oversees mailings and coordinates and plans alumni functions and activities. Being an Alumni Affairs Director may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Alumni Affairs Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Alumni Affairs Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Building relationships, one interaction at a time: Join us as an Engagement Officer! Our Engagement Officers work to build relationships with our current donors, past donors, and new donors. The position actively seeks out and stewards gifts while providing information that deepens their understanding and connection to the University of North Dakota.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Engagement Officer works as part of a high-performing, donor-centered team responsible for assisting the UND Alumni Association & Foundation in the retention, renewal, and acquisition of donors. Using email, social media, Vidyard, SalesForce, video conferencing and phone/text, the Engagement Officer stewards’ donors, provides information that deepens their understanding and connection to the University, and solicits them for annual gifts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FUNDRAISING
DONOR RELATIONS/STEWARDSHIP
CONTENT MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree required in a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered.
Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in direct sales, fundraising, or marketing preferred; Knowledge of the University of North Dakota colleges, programs, athletics preferred.
PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment. Ability to focus and complete work in a timely manner. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to travel independently via car and air. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, and lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.
COMPETENCIES
The UND Alumni Association & Foundation supports employees through a highly competitive total compensation package that includes competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, along with career growth opportunities, and supports work-life blend for our employees.
Benefits at UNDAAF includes health insurance with employer contributions towards premium, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off policy, EAP, UND tuition waiver, summer hours. Other elective benefits available: flexible benefits plans, dental, vision, STD, cancer care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for spouse and dependents
The UND Alumni Association & Foundation recognizes that work-life blend is an important component of a larger picture of life responsibilities, obligations, goals and interests. We will make every effort in creating a work-life blend model that reflects life situations while also ensuring maximum productivity.