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Job Title:

Engagement and Alumni Relations, Associate (College of Optometry)

Department:

Advancement | Development Constituency Fundraising

Position Overview

The College of Optometry (COO) Advancement team creates and implements strategies to support the college’s reputation and fundraising goals. The Engagement and Alumni Relations, Associate works under the direction of the Director of Development and Interim Executive Director and is responsible for supporting college alumni relations, stewardship and development strategic priorities.

This position supports and implements activities that promote engaged alumni and donors, providing excellent customer service to alumni, donors and participants on the phone, through email and at events. The position will assist with implementing select stewardship activities that are aligned with the COO donor stewardship plan, drive donor satisfaction and continued giving, will manage and submit alumni and donor data to TAS, pull reports to influence data-driven decisions and work with the college’s marketing team to build emails for advancement work and advertisements for continuing education. The position identifies new opportunities to engage alumni and friends of Ohio State through continuing education activities with a goal of growing and enhancing continuing education participation and enrollment across the college, profession, and alumni base.

Occasional nights and weekends may be required to support alumni and donor engagement/stewardship strategies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience building collaborative relationships.

• Strong communication skills.

• High proficiency and comfort level with customer service and creative thinking skills.

• A sense of urgency when it comes to meeting multiple deadlines.

• This role is best suited for someone who enjoys working in a team setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Continuing Education Coordination

Serve as the lead for coordination of continuing education including organizing events, customer service, regulatory board approval, distribution of certificates, tracking continuing education credits and accreditation, works with college marketing team to advertise and promote virtual and in-person learning opportunities, works directly with the Director to secure speakers, payments, and logistics. Is an active leader on the College of Optometry Continuing Education Committee.

30% Constituent and Stewardship

Coordinates and assists with donor acknowledgement processes and reporting; assists with creation of donor impact reports and prepares alumni and donor briefings. Coordinates day-to-day stewardship activities and donor correspondence. Implements college’s donor relations strategy and stays current with stewardship best practices to work towards donor retention and growth.

25% Advancement Events Support and Alumni Engagement

Provides support of day-to-day activities and functions of the advancement office; provides administrative support to director; independently provides customer service to alumni donors on the phone, through mail and email and at events, drafts and prepares correspondence, reports and presentations; maintains event calendars; schedules and coordinates meetings including catering, audio-visual equipment, room reservations, and set-up & take-down; tracks alumni and donor data to TAS, makes travel and lodging arrangements; prepares and tracks requests for reimbursement of expenses.

5% Miscellaneous

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

• Two (2) years in alumni relations, event planning or donor relations experience.

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here: https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

Additional Information:

The pay range for this job profile is $19.52 – $26.04 (min - mid). The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Salary range: $19.52 – $26.04 per hour

Function: Development and Engagement

Sub-function: Engagement and Alumni Relations

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S1

Location:

Fry Hall (0059)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift