Job Summary
In collaboration with University of Utah College of Health Dean and the Director of Advancement the Alumni Relations Director ARD )is a dynamic leader who creates and implements the strategic direction of a comprehensive alumni and constituent engagement program. Develops coordinates promotes maintains and evaluates programs services and special events sponsored by the College of Health Advancement support of College of Health alumni faculty and students in partnership with College of Health and Health Sciences (UHealth) Advancement. Initiates and supports innovative strategic engagement initiatives. Responsible for productive and collaborative relationships across the College of Health and University of Utah campus system and with alumni and invested constituents across the region and nation. The ARD reports to the Director of Advancement for the College of Health. About University of Utah Health Advancement: Mission: We generate engagement and philanthropic support to advance the University of Utahs priorities Vision: By 2028 we will be a top 10 public advancement organization and a premier place to work engage and support. Core Values: Belonging : We are a safe community for our best selves We honor our diverse experiences and embrace EDI principles We connect with listen to and learn from one another. Collaboration: We are one advancement community and we partner with each other We are united in decisionmaking processes and information sharing We respect and utilize one anothers expertise talent and skills. Empowerment : We are entrusted to make informed decisions and move forward We encourage and advocate for ourselves and one another We have access to resources for professional growth and development. Integrity : We commit to follow professional and ethical standards We respect personal values We communicate with transparency and accountability. As a part of the University of Utah University of Utah Health Advancement is deeply committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of equity diversity and inclusion EDI . We embrace this commitment to grow and maintain a diverse safe and inclusive workplace culture for all employees in University Advancement. With an increasingly diverse population of alumni and donors we recognize that nationally the most successful advancement offices employ individuals who can connect with these diverse communities and understand approaches that mirror a broad perspective of cultures values and experiences. The longterm strength and viability of the University of Utah stem from the ongoing EDI practices and we work intentionally to ensure these efforts are reflected in all aspects of our fundraising and advancement work. We highly encourage applications from historically underrepresented minority groups persons with disabilities persons who have served in the military and others who would bring additional dimensions of education and experience to our team.
Responsibilities
1. In collaboration with the Director of Advancement directs vision and strategy for alumni association communications alumni and student programs and events. Creates oversees and implements the strategy for the College of Health. Evaluates effectiveness of plan. 2. In concert with the College of Health Advancement Team creates implements and evaluates a strategic communication plan for alumni and constituents. 3. Promotes the vision mission goals and core values of the College of Health. 4. Provides strategic direction communication and alignment of Alumni Board and board committees to promote continued involvement and support of University alumni and students. 5. Works with the members of the College of Health Advancement team to ensure a strong and lifelong affiliation with the University and College of Health program areas through active identificationengagement and stewardship of alumni donors and invested constituents. 6. Conducts discovery and identification visits with alumni and constituents and seamlessly refers to College of Health Advancement team. 9. Executes alumni focused communications and campaigns to raise philanthropic funds for U Giving Day and College of Health program areas. 10. Collaborates with University of Utah Alumni Office and U Health Advancement staff to incorporate Universitywide best practices. Works closely with University of Utah Alumni Office to plan an execute collaborative events and programs such as football tailgates and Forever Utah. 13. Develops and supervises the implementation of outreach programs to engage alumni and other constituents as program participants to ensure a continued investment with the University. 14. Supervises planning executes and attends special College of Health events and community events. 16. Executes and evaluates communications outreach programs special and community events alumni volunteer trainings and partnership programs with University of Utah Alumni Office. 17. Represents the organization at various university community and/or business meetings; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. 18. Maintains effective collaborative relationships with faculty staff students and the public. 19. Ensures policies and risk management are properly followed. Ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary on short or limited notice. Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and be willing to travel when necessary. Frequent local travel expected. Travel beyond the local area may be required. Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualications.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field plus four years related or equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Experience in alumni relations in a nonprofit institution preferred. Experience coordinating volunteers supervising staff budgeting and creating publications also preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
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