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Alumni Relations and Stewardship

The Alumni Relations and Stewardship Officer works closely with the Development Office within an assigned college or campus and is responsible for the oversight and management of the alumni relations and/or stewardship program for that assigned college or unit; provides oversight and management for marketing and communications efforts, special events, and programming related to alumni relations and/or stewardship program; identifies, recruits, and manages alumni volunteers to serve on boards and committees.

• Facilitate the development and implementation of all aspects of the alumni relations and/or stewardship program for assigned college or campus
• Identify and recruit alumni for participation in programs, alumni boards, and alumni committees
• Engage in marketing and communications efforts related to alumni relations/stewardship program; may include writing for print and on-line publications
• Participate in the strategic and long-range planning for new initiatives and programs designed to enhance the alumni relations and/or stewardship activities of assigned college or campus
• Provide professional guidance and leadership to volunteers and other staff in order to develop and execute strategies and programs
• Work collaboratively with partners to maximize stewardship and alumni relations success for the University
• Work to engage University partners and community in alumni relations and stewardship activities
• Communicate stewardship objectives and the associated responsibilities to unit director and other internal and external leaders
• Plan and coordinate the nomination and selection process for various alumni association and/or scholarship awards
• Initiate, plan, and manage college programs and special events both on and off campus for the assigned college or campus
• Coordinate endowment management efforts, serve as the stewardship liaison between the individual units and participate in the strategic planning process for eSteward, stewardship, and endowment related inquiries
• May manage volunteers
• May hire, supervise, train, and direct the work of assigned staff

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor 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
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00