Primary Purpose
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Advancement and working closely with the Alumni Association Board provides leadership direction and oversight for all Alumni Association activities and business operations. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity equity and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race gender ability sexuality socio-economic status etc. impede or propel students faculty and staff.
Essential Functions
Plan and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the Alumni Association in collaboration with the Alumni Board. Serve as Executive Director of the Alumni Association Board of Directors; oversee Board of Directors committees and plan necessary reports to the board with committee chairs; attend participate and provide direction in other Alumni Association related committees; write and maintain minutes. Partner with senior leadership the Alumni Board the Executive Committee and other internal resources in the Dugoni School community to successfully reach and exceed Alumni Association vision and goals. Cultivate and enhance relationships with current and future alumni; identify and cultivate appropriate communication and outreach channels to various alumni groups. Develop implement and manage the Alumni Association budget; provide oversight regarding contracts and agreements and ensure smooth business operations. Provide oversight and leadership in the planning and organization of large-scale meetings banquets chapter events and other activities. Develop and write reports regarding Alumni Association activities and achievements; manage correspondence and communication with various alumni groups. Prepare quarterly reports to the University Board of Regents bi-monthly online News Flash issues to the membership and notifications of deceased classmates to individual classes. Represent the School of Dentistry alumni as needed within the University.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Financial budgeting reporting and recordkeeping. Principles of conference and meeting planning. Business and report writing. Intermediate Excel Word and Outlook; Learning Stream or other constituent database. Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in a leadership role with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships. Minimum two years of experience in meeting planning. Previous supervisory/management experience. Education: Bachelors degree. Working Conditions: Position is full-time 5 days per week. Requires evening and weekend assignments. Requires travel to off-site locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of: Banner. Blackbaud/Raisers Edge NXT . Ability to: Plan and implement a comprehensive and integrated strategic plan. Demonstrate superior communication and interpersonal skills. Maintain high professional and ethical standards in the handling of confidential information. Provide leadership mentorship and direction to the Alumni Association team. Demonstrate flexibility creativity initiative leadership and stability in the execution of all alumni activities and operations. Demonstrate strong writing planning and organizational skills Demonstrate effective and professional presentation and public speaking skills. Work on multiple projects simultaneously. Experience: Prior experience working within an alumni association Experience with nonprofit or educational institutions. Education: Masters in a field related field DDS or PhD degree preferred Other: Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice equity and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Required Experience:
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