Assistant/Associate Director Alumni Relations

POSITION TITLE: Assistant/Associate Director Alumni Relations

COMPENSATION RANGE: 56,500.00 - 66,500.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Office of Alumni Relations

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2024

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/27/2024.

Position Summary

The Assistant/Associate Director of Alumni Relations is a member of the university's centralized alumni relations team, which is responsible for informing and engaging alumni in support of UNC's mission and priorities. Primarily, the position manages the development of UNC's volunteer relationships, programs, and services that build a stronger and active alumni network. In doing so, the position enhances the return on alumni, student, donor and community investment in a UNC education.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Community Relations, the Assistant/Associate Director of Alumni Relations operates in an integrated advancement environment where positional objectives align with divisional and university priorities. The position works daily with advancement staff in alumni relations, development, advancement operations, marketing and communication, and the UNC Foundation, and frequently with faculty and staff in the academic colleges, academic affairs, enrollment, student affairs, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

The position must present and maintain professional standards of communication and behavior acceptable to and inclusive of the university's diverse alumni and donor community and in alignment with the high quality of UNC's academic history and traditions. The position must understand and value the importance of creating diverse programs that appeal to diverse alumni populations. In accordance with standardized alumni engagement metrics, the position will employ data and benchmarking research when proposing, developing, and evaluating alumni programs and services.

Job Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Community Relations, and in collaboration with faculty, staff and constituents, the Assistant/Associate Director of Alumni Relations functions as a member of the central alumni relations team and is responsibility for developing and delivering the volunteer programs, services, and content that increase and deepen levels of alumni engagement among UNC's strategically defined alumni populations. Utilizing the CASE alumni engagement metrics, the position will carry primary responsibilities for communication, experiential, and volunteer-based engagement for assigned alumni networks, with supportive responsibilities for philanthropic engagement.

20% Communication Engagement:

• Coordinate and implement targeted alumni communication campaigns designed to strengthen communication between UNC and alumni, and alumni with one another.

• Efforts will include use of broadcast email, direct mail, social media, phone and in-person engagement to increase alumni awareness, solicit large scale alumni response, acquire alumni data, or result in other institutional calls to action.

• Collaborate with communications colleagues to contribute to brand content planning, amplification and community moderation across alumni social media channels.

20% Experiential Engagement:

• Collaborate with event colleagues and campus partners to develop and deliver diverse alumni experiences and events that increase affinity, involvement and/or investment in institutional priorities.

• Prioritize experiential opportunities that will target under-engaged alumni segments and/or segments assigned by the Assistant Vice President.

40% Volunteer Engagement:

• Contribute to the development of UNC's volunteer and donor pipeline by managing an assigned engagement portfolio of current and prospective volunteers and volunteer programs.

• Develop and implement meaningful volunteer opportunities for alumni to support institutional priorities, while increasing rates of new and returning alumni volunteers each year.

10% Philanthropic Engagement:

• Collaborate with annual giving and development staff to support the implementation and amplification of annual and comprehensive campaign activities, including Bears Give Back Day of Giving and targeted donor engagement opportunities.

10% Operations and Administration:

• Support divisional operations and other advancement initiatives as assigned by the Assistant Vice President or Vice President.

• In accordance with advancement operations protocols, utilize the CRM to track and measure engagement efforts and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Education:

Bachelor's degree

2.Experience:

Minimum of two years of progressive responsibility in alumni relations, admissions, career development, external affairs, hospitality management, volunteer management, education program administration, nonprofit programs, or similar constituent engagement role.

3.Certification/Registration/Licensing:

None

Preferred experience in higher education, with understanding of advancement and volunteer engagement.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position.

Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students.

According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act

In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

AAEO Employer

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.