Director of Alumni Engagement
Full Time
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Posted
Job description
Full/Part Time
Full-time
School/Department Information
The Office of Advancement directly supports UNCSA’s mission and strategic priorities by building meaningful relationships with a variety of constituents and developing opportunities at all levels of alumni, volunteer, and philanthropic engagement. The Office of Advancement works closely with the UNCSA Foundation, which provides oversight of philanthropic gifts to UNCSA, including gift processing and records management. This is an exciting, fast-paced team made up of talented colleagues who are passionate about their work, strive for excellence, support and care about each other, and work to embody the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Primary Description of Work
The Director of Alumni Engagement (DAE) develops and implements a comprehensive alumni engagement plan to create an extensive, vibrant community of meaningfully engaged constituents for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Supporting UNCSA Forward (the University’s five-year strategic plan), and based on national best practices, the alumni engagement plan will include long-term vision and goals, metrics and benchmarks, and annual plans to create and maintain pathways for alumni engagement that advance UNCSA’s goals, foster a sense of community, and encourage alumni participation across multiple opportunities, including volunteerism and philanthropy.
Work Schedule and hours
Standard work schedule is 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Some evenings and weekends are required for events.
Description of Responsibilities and Duties
Following best national practices, including CASE standards for measuring alumni engagement, and working in close conjunction with other members of the Advancement team, campus leadership, and key alumni, the Director of Alumni Engagement will lead a team responsible for:
- Developing, maintaining, implementing, and annually updating UNCSA’s Alumni Engagement plan.
- Setting key alumni engagement metrics and ensuring consistent growth and improvement year-over-year.
- Representing the Advancement team and UNCSA as a whole as a key point of contact for alumni.
- Representing alumni viewpoints and priorities within the Advancement team and on the campus as a whole.
- Participating in donor strategy sessions, providing insights and opportunities to effectively cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors.
- Developing and supporting alumni events on campus, in the local community, and nationally.
- Supporting the identification, recruitment, and coordination of alumni involvement in UNCSA activities and priorities, including guest artists, recruitment and admissions, mentoring, volunteering, and others.
- Developing an alumni communications plan in partnership with Strategic Communications and Donor Relations, including online newsletters, magazine articles, social media, and support of special events.
- Gathering alumni input and support for key campus initiatives as determined by UNCSA’s chancellor, deans, and other campus leadership.
- Managing and promoting alumni social media pages to monitor and track alumni successes and awards and recognition.
- Tracking alumni activities in Raiser’s Edge.
- Supervisor of Alumni Engagement Coordinator and Federal Work-Study Student.
Alumni Engagement – 60%
Following best national practices, including CASE standards for measuring alumni engagement, and working in close conjunction with other members of the Advancement team, campus leadership, and key alumni, the Director of Alumni Engagement will lead a team responsible for: Developing, maintaining, implementing, and annually updating UNCSA’s Alumni Engagement plan.
Setting key alumni engagement metrics and ensuring consistent growth and improvement year-over-year.
Representing the Advancement team and UNCSA as a whole as a key point of contact for alumni.
Representing alumni viewpoints and priorities within the Advancement team and on the campus as a whole.
Donor Strategy – 20%
Participating in donor strategy sessions, providing insights and opportunities to effectively cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors. Developing and supporting alumni events on campus, in the local community, and nationally. Supporting the identification, recruitment, and coordination of alumni involvement in UNCSA activities and priorities, including guest artists, recruitment and admissions, mentoring, volunteering, and others.
Alumni Communications – 15%
Developing an alumni communications plan in partnership with Strategic Communications and Donor Relations, including online newsletters, magazine articles, social media, and support of special events. Gathering alumni input and support for key campus initiatives as determined by UNCSA’s chancellor, deans, and other campus leadership.
Alumni social media and Activities – 5%
Managing and promoting alumni social media pages to monitor and track alumni successes and awards and recognition. Tracking alumni activities in Raiser’s Edge.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required with three years or greater of related professional experience in alumni relations or advancement, or a related field; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds or Bachelor’s Degree with three to five years of experience in alumni relations or advancement.
Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years’ experience in paid alumni engagement work.
Strong awareness and interest in evolving trends, developments and best practices in alumni engagement and communications.
Knowledge of university advancement.
Proficiency in Advancement software (Raiser’s Edge, Wealth Engine, etc.).
Terms of Employment
E2 16.00 12 Month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of best practices in university advancement and alumni engagement; strong organizational and communication skills; demonstrated ability to develop relationships with a broad range of constituents; interest in/knowledge of the arts and arts industries.
Three to five years of demonstrated success in advancement work, with at least two years of experience working with alumni.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Three to five years of demonstrated success in advancement work, with at least two years of experience working with alumni.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage volunteers.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues throughout a variety of constituent groups.
Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of relationship building to meet financial or other goals.
Experience in community building, both with vision and action.
An affinity for the goals and mission of UNCSA and a passion for supporting the arts.
Ability to travel and work on evenings and weekend.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Functional Competencies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AS522P
Open Date
01/25/2023
Close Date
02/24/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Salary Range
Recruitment Range, if applicable
Commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an EHRA position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position. Other materials may be requested at a later time. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
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