Job Information
Rochester Institute of Technology Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement in Rochester, New York
8934BR
Position Title:
Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement
Organization:
Development
Job Responsibilities:
Under the general guidance of the Sr. Director, but with broad latitude for independent judgment, the Director will have responsibility for:
Event Management
Strategize with the Sr. Director to execute high impact events for College’s alumni, donors, students, and friends. Plans, leads and implements strategies for engaging these constituents through social and professional events, digital engagement, volunteer opportunities, philanthropy, personal visits, and other activities.
Strategically supports University and College programs to help engage alumni. These include: college-based programs, career programs, and community-building initiatives, as well as campus-wide activities such as ROAR Day, Brick City Weekend, Imagine RIT, Distinguished Alumni Awards, Commencement, and fundraising campaigns.
Lead events pertaining to:
Stewardship
Alumni
Targeted events/dinners
Professional affinity groups
Collaborate with colleagues to execute events. Certain college-based events will require the associate director to take ownership of:
Coordinating invitation strategy, list and design
Event logistics and follow-up
Generating briefings and leadership talking points
Alumni Engagement
Work with Sr. Director and the Engagement Team to develop an alumni engagement plan.
Identify and manage alumni involvement in various volunteer roles: College National Councils, student clubs and programs, admissions, cooperative education and career services, development, mentoring, and student interaction.
Actively seek out promising alumni and friends of the university to recommend for special engagement opportunities including Distinguished Alumni Awards, Retiree Awards, Advisory Boards, webinars, and special attention by the President and university senior leadership.
Design and implement programs and events that engage alumni and students that reinforce lifelong connectedness to College.
Build the Pipeline of Future Donors
- As a part of the overall engagement strategy, partner with advancement colleagues to understand the College’s top and up-and-coming donor prospects, and assist with engagement strategies that build the relationship between these individuals and the College.
Stewardship and Annual Giving Strategy
In conjunction with college and divisional partners, this role will develop and execute a cohesive annual strategy, with the ultimate goal of increasing alumni participation and improving donor retention. While understanding the goals of both the College and overall advancement office, activities will include:
Strategic stewardship of Sentinel Members who support the college.
Connect donors with scholarship recipients.
Coordinate special projects for Gift Officers in regards to donor communication and stewardship.
Partner with Annual Giving office to ensure timely and accurate solicitations for the College.
Identify donor stories and other materials that can be used to better advance the annual fund goals with the College’s constituents.
Partner with Annual Giving office to devise strategies to increase alumni participation.
When appropriate, edit annual fund appeals to best resonate with the College’s constituents.
Communications
Collaborate with the Marketing team to create the alumni communications strategy on behalf of the college, including print, email, web, and social networking platforms.
Coordinate communications from the dean to alumni on recent achievements.
Identify donor stories and other materials that can be used to better advance the annual fund goals with the College’s constituents.
Other Duties
Attend and actively participate in the Alumni & Constituent Engagement team meetings.
As assigned by Sr. Director of Advancement
FLSA Category:
Exempt
Requisition Number:
8934BR
College/Division:
University Advancement
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Additional Details:
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Minimum Education Level:
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
How To Apply:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :
119A
Required Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of alumni relations, event planning, development, volunteer management, or comparable experience.
Skills:
Outstanding oral and written communication and customer service skills, including direct interpersonal
skills
Excellent organization, project management, and proofreading skills, with an ability to manage and
prioritize multiple projects with keen attention to detail
Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish objectives
Occasional travel; some evening and weekend work
Familiarity with database management, list production, and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to work with volunteers and donors
A general knowledge of institutional fundraising is preferred
Ability to work in a complex higher educational setting with adaptability and flexibility
Preferred Qualifications:
Outstanding oral and written communication and customer service skills, including direct interpersonal skills.
Excellent organization, project management, and proofreading skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish objectives.
Occasional travel; some evening and weekend work.
Familiarity with database management, list production, and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to work with volunteers and donors.
A general knowledge of institutional fundraising is preferred.
Ability to work in a complex higher educational setting with adaptability and flexibility.
Department/College Description:
At Rochester Institute of Technology, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, diverse and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. In the Division of University Advancement at RIT, we are dedicated to advancing this mission by fostering deep and meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, and organizations with the goal of increasing the resources available to the university through greater volunteer engagement and increased philanthropic support. As Advancement professionals, we seek support from a variety of investors to ensure a life-transforming RIT education is accessible to the talented students who seek to join us.
RIT’s Division of University Advancement (UADV) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with each other, our constituents and our broader communities. We are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices to promote even greater diversity through our employee retention and hiring, accessibility, marketing materials, constituent engagement and in pursuit of our philanthropic goals.
What do we believe at RIT?:
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Work Location:
Hybrid — Remote/On-campus
Job Summary:
The Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement has primary and ultimate responsibility for leading and implementing the college’s strategies for alumni and constituent engagement, stewardship, and annual giving, ensuring they directly relate to divisional, college, and university goals. Will work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Advancement, college faculty, staff, and other advancement colleagues to develop strategies that successfully engage the College’s alumni and donors, steward donors, and increase the annual fund results.
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
52300
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
87600