Alumni Engagement Senior Associate (College of Social Work)

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Job Title:
Alumni Engagement Senior Associate (College of Social Work)

Department:
Advancement Development Constituency Fundraising

The Ohio State University College of Social Work seeks an Alumni Engagement Senior Associate who will expand the College’s overall reach and engagement. The position’s core mission is to deepen relationships through events, volunteerism, and special projects.

The Alumni Engagement Senior Associate will have a primary role as program manager coordinating both in-person and virtual engagement events, including alumni homecoming weekend events, alumni awards ceremonies, and programming that showcases faculty scholarship and thought leadership. They will demonstrate and apply a consistent standard of excellence and technological sophistication in designing and implementing events that expand awareness of, and advocacy for, engagement in and giving to Ohio State and the College of Social Work.

This position will help drive volunteerism for the college by assisting with the coordination of existing volunteer opportunities. Working in partnership with Advancement colleagues, faculty, and college leadership, the successful candidate will design and implement creative, innovative strategies with the goal of involving an increased number of alumni in the life of the college. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Alumni Engagement Senior Associate is expected to have superior customer service skills and competency in virtual engagement tools, including Zoom, as well as strong multi-tasking and time management skills. They will bring energy, fresh ideas, confidence and the ability to interact personally with a diverse group of constituents.

This role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule to include pre-planned evenings, weekends and occasional travel.   

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies:  leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness.

Responsibilities

70% – Program Coordination

Provides outreach and engagement to our 14,000+ alumni through events and programming. Serves as a project manager and executes alumni events, including Social Work hall of fame awards, homecoming football tailgate, and alumni leadership dinners with the Dean, etc. Responsible for steering volunteer outreach and engagement opportunities and tactics, with emphasis on relationship building with alumni. Collaborates with college program leaders to engage alumni as volunteers and ambassadors of the college. Directs the hall of fame awards process, from nomination to awards presentation. Execute all alumni events demonstrating high proficiency in virtual and in-person engagement tools.

20% – Annual Fund

Works with central annual giving to increase alumni giving engagement. Works closely with the Chief Development Officer to work on targeted mailing appeals that will increase annual giving fundraising and number of alumni that donate to the College of Social Work.

10% – Other

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. 

• Minimum of three years of experience in event planning, project management, alumni engagement or related work.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

• Ability to lift 20-30 lbs. occasionally.

Desired Qualifications: (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• Experience working in an alumni/donor/customer database to include query tools, problem solving and report generation

• Knowledge of the social work profession, social work values and social issues

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active ally ship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust our colleagues and ourselves and empower their whole identities; and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

Additional Information:

Target Hiring Range: $49,800 – $66,400.

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement . By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire. Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Stillman Hall (0084)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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