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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:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

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