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Alumni Association Constituent Relations 

The Alumni Association Constituent Relations Officer provides professional guidance and leadership to students, alumni, and friends in identifying and executing strategies that are most likely to be achieved through continuous support to the university; develops and maintains relationships and directs related activities in support of Division of Development and Alumni Relations and University goals and objectives; works collaboratively with the Office of the President, Board of Trustees, University Development and Alumni Relations, college and campus administrators, and volunteers.

• Oversee and direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of development and alumni programs and initiatives such as, but are not limited to, Membership, Volunteer Services, Business and Program Development, via the Alumni Association staff
• Coordinate and support selected constituent activities within the Alumni Association, including communications, event planning, and volunteer relations activities
• Assist in the identification, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of students, alumni, volunteers, prospects, and donors
• Coordinate the design and production of publications, invitations, programs, etc.
• Create data reports to analyze program success within the Alumni Association
• May provide consultative services in planning events and activities
• Develop and produce internal and external materials, proposals, and reports
• Work with volunteers, committees, boards, and University staff
• May supervise, train and direct the work of assigned staff and students and solve problems as necessary

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00