Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement

Responsibilities

• Alumni Engagement & Relationship Development 35%
• Works with Director of Alumni Engagement to develop and execute strategically aligned alumni engagement plans utilizing a combination of data analysis and university priority setting resources.
• Collaborates with Advancement colleagues, faculty, and staff to develop and maintain alumni engagement and affinity programs within identified colleges and departments.
• Identifies alumni to participate in programs and attend events and coordinate follow-up with Alumni Engagement Officer.
• Identifies and refers alumni and friends to appropriate giving programs: annual giving, mid-level giving, major and planned gifts. In some cases, they may solicit alumni directly.
• Sources and applies new and emerging best practices and industry standards to achieve personal and team goals.
• Alumni Event and Program Management 35%
• Plans events and activities that connect alumni to the University and to each other aligned with Campaign and Strategic Plan priorities.
• Leads Alumni Volunteer programming including identifying impactful volunteer opportunities across campus; works to communicate opportunities to and recruit interested alumni.
• Optimizes and works within a defined budget for events and programs, adhering to all UM System, UMSL, and Advancement purchasing policies. Tracks expenditures towards budget and submits and pays invoices and bills in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

• Strong organizational, project management and communication skills (both verbal and written); an ability to communicate complex issues and maintain open communication channels with relevant stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High level of initiative, proven ability to work independently, attention to detail, good time-management skills and ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality around sensitive and private data.
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively within a team and university setting.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.