Job Description
Required Qualifications (please detail these on your application materials): Bachelor's degree At least 6 years of success in alumni relations, development, fundraising, or closely-related field that includes extensive volunteer management, with progressive responsibility in a complex, fast-paced organization. Ability to participate in occasional regional and national travel and attend some weekend and evening events. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success in working independently, but also collaboratively in a team setting Experience working with data management systems, SalesForce Marketing Cloud, and related technologies Experience in alumni and/or development experience in higher education Success in recruiting volunteers and volunteer board management Ability to find opportunities for population segmentation and relationship building through development of innovative programming The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is happy to share that we have an opening for a Senior Alumni Relations Officer! The pay range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 per year, depending on the qualifications and experience that the finalist brings to the position. The position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule. Hybrid schedule will be available after initial training period. As a professional working within the School of Dentistry, this position is primarily responsible for developing a growing and active, informed, engaged, spirited and supportive alumni body. You'll focus on building life-long associations by engaging alumni and students in relationship-building and alumni-related activities. You'll provide services for our alumni that build and facilitate their connections to the School by engaging them in meaningful and valuable activities. You'll also be involved in campaign initiatives that support our fundraising efforts, with the goal of designing and implementing alumni efforts that advocate for and benefit the School of Dentistry. Work Location: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Hybrid after initial training period Visa Language: Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program. Duties and Responsibilities Event Planning and Execution (40%) Plan, staff, promote, and coordinate events, including Alumni Weekend, regional receptions, campaign events, reunions, and anniversary celebrations. Represent the School of Dentistry at various external functions on campus, within the Twin Cities, and at select state and national meetings. Volunteer Management and Relationship Building (30%) Manage all aspects of the School of Dentistry Alumni Society Board. Including volunteer recruitment and management, meeting management, alumni events, and strategic planning. Develop and manage relationships with alumni to promote and encourage involvement in school initiatives, including legislative advocacy. Communications and Recognition (15%) Identify outstanding alumni worthy of school- and university-wide recognition through various awards programs, driving nomination calendar and process in partnership with the Dean's Office, and the Alumni Association. Collaborate with the School's Development Officers to help foster support among alumni and donors. Write and coordinate general alumni communications for distribution to alumni. Provide information and input on the content of the School of Dentistry's annual Dentistry magazine, monthly email publications Dental Bites and Second Tuesday; collect and compile information, and write short alumni news items. Identify story ideas, photos, and provide draft copy in coordination with the School of Dentistry web manager for posting on the School of Dentistry web site and social media sites. Program Development and Delivery (10%) Serve as primary liaison between the UMAA, School of Dentistry, and School of Dentistry Alumni Society (SODAS) to ensure mutual understanding and support of each organization's priorities and programs. Develop annual and long-term strategic plans that connect alumni and build their affinity to the School. Implement programmatic initiatives to enhance involvement opportunities across the alumni network, including devising segmentation strategies and offerings that capitalize on sub-groups of the alumni population. Form strong working relationships with internal and external partners. Respond to various alumni requests, questions, and communications. Technology and Data Management (5%) Manage alumni updates and ensure data integrity for the Donor Management System. Manage mass email delivery to alumni using