Alumni Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

Alumni Outreach & Engagement Coordinator - 2400000122 

Description

 

Alumni Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

University of Tennessee Institute for Agriculture

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.  

 

 

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Alumni Outreach & Engagement Coordinator for the UT Institute for Agriculture. Reporting to the Director of Alumni and Annual Giving, the Alumni Outreach & Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of programs, projects and events that strategically engage alumni and future alumni of the Herbert College of Agriculture and the College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as friends and donors of all units within the UT Institute of Agriculture.

 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

Alumni Engagement: Cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of UTIA, engaging their talents and resources to promote and support the Institute, while expanding the bases of alumni support. Create and maintain programming that brings together students with alumni and friends, and to identify alumni, friends, and industry partners for networking, internships, and career opportunities.

 

Events & Communication: Plan, manage, and execute alumni and constituent events with oversight of budgets, logistics, venues, staff (working event), and students. Coordinate sending email campaigns through online community for various alumni functions and news on a consistent basis. Assist in reunion and homecoming planning with a focus on Herbert and CVM specific activities.

 

Collaboration: Partner with advancement teammates and institute-wide partners, including department heads and faculty, to develop engagement strategies that effectively and sustainably engage alumni and friends.  

 

Qualifications

 

Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Alumni Outreach & Engagement Coordinator position is required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, or Agriculture
• One or more years of experience in an office setting
• Working knowledge of advancement/fundraising work
• Experience planning events, creating outreach programs, and speaking to large and small groups

 

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances.  In general, any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.

 

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

• Master’s degree
• Philanthropy/fundraising experience
• Experience working in higher education, with an emphasis on agricultural education

 

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 1, 2024 via our Taleo application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

 

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

 

Questions about the search may be directed to [email protected] .

 

Target Start Date: July 1, 2024

 

Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023, the Foundation’s greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

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• Generous paid leave , accruing up to 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
• Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

 

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is dedicated to providing “Real. Life. Solutions.” to society’s most pressing issues. Through its extensive presence across the state and global outreach efforts, UTIA’s work has a profound impact on agriculture, research, veterinary medicine, Extension, and more, ultimately contributing to economic growth, biodiversity and human and animal health.

 

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

 

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

 

Job
  Advancement 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Ag Development Pay 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Development Foundation 
Job Posting
  May 24, 2024, 10:48:19 AM