CONSTITUENCY RELATIONS OFFICER

The School of Art + Art History + Design (SOA+AH+D) engages and educates students in essential issues of visual history and literacy, the creative process and visual communication, and innovative and socially responsible design. We work closely with leaders in the arts, academic and business communities to ensure that our students understand the role that this education will play in their future success as professionals and global citizens. SOA+AH+D has approximately 40 faculty and 23 staff members serving approximately 600 undergraduate and 60 graduate students plus more than 1,000 non-majors enrolled in our courses. We are seeking highly qualified candidates to fulfill the role of Constituency Relations Officer.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.  

The Constituency Relations Officer will plan, manage, and implement School efforts to build relationships with alumni and friends of the school, attract private support from individuals and promote the school regionally, nationally, and globally. Responsibilities include gift stewardship, alumni and donor relations, external communications, planning special events supporting fundraising and stewardship, and assistance with fundraising activities. In addition, the position staffs the School’s Advisory Board and manages the biennial Anne Focke Arts Leadership award event. There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the UW School of Art + Art History + Design as we complete the Arts capital campaign.

This position reports to the Director of the School of Art + Art History + Design and works closely with the College of Arts & Sciences major gifts team. This position acts as the liaison between the School and College of Arts & Sciences and University Advancement staff, and acts as a point of contact for all advancement-related business for the school. In addition, this position works with members of the UW Alumni Association to best integrate Constituency Relations Strategies for the School with overall UW Advancement efforts. This position manages the Events + Marketing Intern. This position is a cyclical appointment, working 100% FTE ten months of the year, September thru June.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Outreach Events (40%)