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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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Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
  • Spring Arbor University
  • Spring, MI FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations oversees and manages many aspects of the day-to-day operations and long-term vision of the alumni office. This includes, but is not limited to, stude...
  • 11 Days Ago
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Alumni Relations/Events Coordinator
  • Kalamazoo Christian School Association
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Kalamazoo Christian School Association Alumni Relations/Events Coordinator FLSA Status: Part Time, hourly non-exempt Location: Hybrid; Kalamazoo Christian Schools - Association Office/Home Reports to:...
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Alumni Relations Fellow
  • University of Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, MI FULL_TIME
  • How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the posit...
  • 25 Days Ago
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Administrative Assistant in Advancement and Alumni Relations
  • WMU Cooley Law School
  • Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • Cooley Law School, with locations in Michigan and Florida, seeks an Administrative Assistant in the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office. This position will be located at the Lansing, Michigan camp...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations
  • Wayne State University
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, p...
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  • Albuquerque, NM
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  • Jacksonville, FL
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  • Banner Bank
  • Portland, OR
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  • Citizens Trust Bank
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Celebrating over 100 years in the community, Citizens Trust Bank remains committed to pr...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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  • ADP
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • ADP is hiring a Relationship Consultant. In this position, you will work with a team of client management experts to ens...
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About Michigan

Michigan consists of two peninsulas that lie between 82°30' to about 90°30' west longitude, and are separated by the Straits of Mackinac. The 45th parallel north runs through the state—marked by highway signs and the Polar-Equator Trail—along a line including Mission Point Light near Traverse City, the towns of Gaylord and Alpena in the Lower Peninsula and Menominee in the Upper Peninsula. With the exception of two small areas that are drained by the Mississippi River by way of the Wisconsin River in the Upper Peninsula and by way of the Kankakee-Illinois River in the Lower Peninsula, Michigan...
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Income Estimation for Alumni Relations Officer jobs
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What does an Alumni Relations Officer do?

Alumni Relations Officer in Rochester, MN
Assure the involvement of alumni with the School by coordinating alumni clubs and providing support to their activities.
February 01, 2020
Alumni Relations Officer in Wichita, KS
However, this doesn’t always mean a compromise in the quality of the alumni relations operation; we have found 10 basic traits shared by high performing alumni offices that allow them to effectively serve their constituents irrespective of resource allocation.
December 04, 2019
Alumni Relations Officer in Knoxville, TN
Events like the annual Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend and our regional events, alumni achievement awards to celebrate your personal and professional successes, countless volunteer opportunities to engage you with the life of York College – it’s just a taste of the programming we offer to help you stay connected.
December 25, 2019