University of Cincinnati Foundation
Program Director, Alumni Engagement, UCAA (Hybrid)
University of Cincinnati Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
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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. We amplify our collective impact by celebrating different perspectives and embracing inclusion.
Structure
The Program Director, Alumni Engagement for the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association (UCAA) is employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports directly to the UCAA Senior Director, Alumni Engagement.
Focus
The Program Director, Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs that strategically engage and provide tangible benefits to College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (Pharmacy) alumni to build affinity for the University of Cincinnati, the Colleges and the UC Alumni Association. This position supports the UCAA’s Outreach & Engagement team and is responsible for developing and executing programs and events that promote alumni engagement campus-wide, in part 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, the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 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 inclusive and diverse engagement opportunities that connect college-based alumni to fellow alumni, students, the college and association.
Form strong working relationships with important internal and external partners related to both the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (Pharmacy) including the college’s professional staff and faculty. Serve as a resource for academic department inquiries and requests related to alumni engagement.
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 alumni receptions, academic unit programming and corporate alumni outreach, and alumni engagement opportunities related to relationships with industry partners.
Develop and track relationships with college-based alumni locally and nationally to promote participation and leadership in the college’s alumni activities and donor opportunities, in collaboration with the colleges’ development staff through active participation in the donor cultivation process; identify and engage prospects and steward donors through alumni outreach and engagement efforts.
Integrate opportunities for donor recognition into overall alumni engagement strategy and experiences.
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.
Identify, appoint and manage the Alumni Leadership Council volunteer representatives for CAHS and Pharmacy.
Manage the Pharmacy Alumni Council and Social Work Alumni Board and communicate with volunteer leaders regularly regarding alumni association, college and university initiatives and events.
Collaborate with Academic Health Center’s Assistant Vice President of Development to serve as the alumni relations liaison to the CAHS Dean’s Leadership Council, a volunteer board comprised of alumni, donors and friends.
Draft and manage content for relevant college-based alumni communications including electronic communications, web content, print brochures, invitations, and letters in coordination with UC Foundation, CAHS and Pharmacy marketing and communications. Provide alumni content for inclusion in general college-based communications.
Inform querying processes for targeted communications to college and academic program specific alumni constituencies 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 industry conferences.
Manage revenue and expenses, operating within budget, for signature events and college-based alumni engagement activities.
Proactively report on progress and challenges in annual and long-term goals, and assist the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement and Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, as requested in budget and program development matters.
Represent the UCAA and colleges’ alumni engagement programs at various internal and external functions through targeted outreach efforts.
Participate with industry specific professional organizations, specifically CASE V.
Participate in overall alumni association programming and initiatives, as directed.
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of volunteer management, alumni engagement, 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 Program Director, Alumni Engagement role is $55,000 - $65,000 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.
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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. We amplify our collective impact by celebrating different perspectives and embracing inclusion.
Structure
The Program Director, Alumni Engagement for the University of Cincinnati Alumni Association (UCAA) is employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports directly to the UCAA Senior Director, Alumni Engagement.
Focus
The Program Director, Alumni Engagement is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs that strategically engage and provide tangible benefits to College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (Pharmacy) alumni to build affinity for the University of Cincinnati, the Colleges and the UC Alumni Association. This position supports the UCAA’s Outreach & Engagement team and is responsible for developing and executing programs and events that promote alumni engagement campus-wide, in part 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, the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 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 inclusive and diverse engagement opportunities that connect college-based alumni to fellow alumni, students, the college and association.
Form strong working relationships with important internal and external partners related to both the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (Pharmacy) including the college’s professional staff and faculty. Serve as a resource for academic department inquiries and requests related to alumni engagement.
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 alumni receptions, academic unit programming and corporate alumni outreach, and alumni engagement opportunities related to relationships with industry partners.
Develop and track relationships with college-based alumni locally and nationally to promote participation and leadership in the college’s alumni activities and donor opportunities, in collaboration with the colleges’ development staff through active participation in the donor cultivation process; identify and engage prospects and steward donors through alumni outreach and engagement efforts.
Integrate opportunities for donor recognition into overall alumni engagement strategy and experiences.
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.
Identify, appoint and manage the Alumni Leadership Council volunteer representatives for CAHS and Pharmacy.
Manage the Pharmacy Alumni Council and Social Work Alumni Board and communicate with volunteer leaders regularly regarding alumni association, college and university initiatives and events.
Collaborate with Academic Health Center’s Assistant Vice President of Development to serve as the alumni relations liaison to the CAHS Dean’s Leadership Council, a volunteer board comprised of alumni, donors and friends.
Draft and manage content for relevant college-based alumni communications including electronic communications, web content, print brochures, invitations, and letters in coordination with UC Foundation, CAHS and Pharmacy marketing and communications. Provide alumni content for inclusion in general college-based communications.
Inform querying processes for targeted communications to college and academic program specific alumni constituencies 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 industry conferences.
Manage revenue and expenses, operating within budget, for signature events and college-based alumni engagement activities.
Proactively report on progress and challenges in annual and long-term goals, and assist the Executive Director, Alumni Engagement and Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, as requested in budget and program development matters.
Represent the UCAA and colleges’ alumni engagement programs at various internal and external functions through targeted outreach efforts.
Participate with industry specific professional organizations, specifically CASE V.
Participate in overall alumni association programming and initiatives, as directed.
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of volunteer management, alumni engagement, 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 Program Director, Alumni Engagement role is $55,000 - $65,000 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.
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