Director Of Alumni Affairs

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Closing Date:

06/13/2024

Type of Position:

Management - Advancement

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs.

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Department:

Advancement Univ Relations

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position works under the general supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement. Duties include, but are not limited to: advancing private philanthropy to support student scholarships, program operations, capital projects, research projects, and all other academic endeavors at UAM by researching potential and current donors, cultivating relationships with prospective donors, writing and presenting fundraising proposals, creating captivating fundraising projects with other team members, serving as the principal writer, editor and project manager for engaging fundraising campaigns, working to establish relationships with national foundations that may support UAM's teaching and research endeavors, coordinating proper recognition and publicity for gifts, directing the University's liaison efforts with alumni and former students; planning and implementing programs and events for alumni and other University constituents such as Homecoming, alumni trips, and local and out-of-town receptions; updating alumni and development webpages with fresh and accurate content; communicating with alumni and friends via telephone, mail, email, personal interaction and social media; developing articles/news for publication for alumni magazine and electronic newsletter; maintaining and updating alumni records/files/databases and overseeing preparation and distribution of mailings; assisting in fundraising; making fundraising presentations; planning and directing the annual phonathon and other targeted/special phonathons; managing budgets within the university and privately funded foundation accounts; assisting with special projects, scheduling and managing the UAM Alumni Association Board; and, performing other duties as required.

Job will involve some work at nights and on weekends and may include overnight travel. Job may involve the supervision of other employees.

Qualifications:

A baccalaureate degree, preferably with a major or minor in business, communication, public relations, marketing, administration, or related field; plus three years of professional experience in program administration, communications, fundraising, public relations, event planning or related area. Successful candidate must have: excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational and planning skills; the ability and desire to implement a plan and carry it to completion; strong analytical skills and ability to effectively interpret and communicate results and to draw conclusions; individual initiative and ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate and perform work; and, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Successful candidate must be: very attentive to detail, confidential, willing and able to work in a harmonious team environment, self-motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, gregarious, and polite. Successful applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and be very knowledgeable of and have experience with social media. A graduate of UAM is preferred. This position is security sensitive; criminal and other background checks may be conducted on successful candidate.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Landon Grimes

Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Engagement

grimesl@uamont.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.

Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases.

Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes