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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:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex 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:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, 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 complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00