Advancement Engagement Officer

University of New England, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Portland, MAINE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Type Professional Staff
Faculty Track
Position Title Advancement Engagement Officer
Employment Status Full Time
Months 12
Campus Portland, ME
Description
As UNE works to expand connections and nurture meaningful engagement with the University from our alumni and stakeholders, the Advancement Engagement Officer plays a key role. The Advancement Engagement Officer creates and implements plans that provide value to our alumni and stakeholders while developing and sustaining their strong relationships with UNE. The engagement team provides intentional opportunities for connection and responds with enthusiasm, kindness, and compassion to create positive outcomes for alumni, our team, and the community. Alumni and stakeholders stay connected to honor the legacy, belong to a group of like-minded individuals, and feel pride in current University initiatives
About the University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE’s benefits package.
Responsibilities
  • Organize and execute in-person, virtual and hybrid events and activities with strategic engagement goals and objectives related to specific alumni and stakeholder affinity groups, including young alumni and campus neighbors.
  • Manage and assess current volunteer opportunities for reach and effectiveness using participation data and participant feedback.
  • Follow up with alumni and stakeholders after events or other activity participation.
  • Create new volunteer opportunities to achieve specific charges and University engagement goals in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Alumni Programs.
  • Build a pipeline of potential donors through assessment of volunteering and engagement, determining next steps for cultivation in partnership with the Associate Director of Prospect Research, Mid-Level Giving Officer and Director of Annual Giving.
  • Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies in collaboration with engagement team colleagues for the purpose of inspiring and recruiting ambassadors and advocates.
  • Recruit individuals to serve as committee volunteers, guest speakers, or panelists.
  • Discover and share alumni and stakeholder accomplishments and contributions which provide testimony to the value and return on investment of a UNE education.
  • Track alumni and stakeholder involvement across UNE by fostering relationships with campus offices, schools, and divisions.
  • Collaborate with faculty and professional staff across colleges and departments in implementing and expanding existing relationships to increase alumni and stakeholder engagement.
  • Develop outreach for young alumni in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Next Generation Annual Giving.
  • Assist with other Institutional Advancement initiatives as assigned.
  • Travel and attendance at evening and weekend events required.
  • Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years of alumni engagement, event planning, public relations or other related experience OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
  • Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate nuanced professional relationships.
  • Curiosity for discovering the affinities and experiences that create connection and sense of belonging.
  • Commitment to delivering excellent customer service, the ability to work collaboratively, and comfort working with ambiguity.
  • Experience with managing volunteers and events.
  • Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
  • Self-starter with a willingness to take personal initiative to manage a project.
  • Ability to understand and communicate the mission and goals of a private university.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 2022PS0394P
Open Date 04/16/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

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