Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate

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The Medical Advancement Engagement team collaborates with colleagues from across the medical center, College of Medicine (COM), Advancement, and the University to create a strong connection with alumni, grateful patients, volunteers and donors and demonstrate the potential for their support of time, talent and treasure at Ohio State. The Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate develops and manages programs that engage constituents and advances their relationship with the COM and Wexner Medical Center (WMC) through the coordination of alumni, grateful patient and donor events and programs designed to inspire engagement with the WMC units, including the James/Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) and the College of Medicine. They assist in developing engagement strategy for both targeted and global audiences that occur on both an ongoing and annual basis, as well as developing and driving experiences that move constituents along the engagement and philanthropic continuum. This position is also responsible for partnering with assigned development officers from WMC units, including the CCC/James and College of Medicine, internal and external constituents, the OSU Alumni Association and university partners.

This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and demands to include occasional work week travel, the ability to work in outdoor weather conditions, occasional evening and weekend work, and occasional additional hours during high volume event periods.

All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values. The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

About the Wexner Medical Center

One of the nation’s leading academic health centers, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers health care services in virtually every specialty and subspecialty in medicine. Thousands of patients come to us each month for treatments and services they can’t find anywhere else. Our clinical areas of distinctiveness are Cancer, Heart, Neurology, Transplantation, Diabetes, Musculoskeletal, Digestive Diseases and Critical Care. At Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we’re driving breakthrough health care solutions to improve people’s lives.

For more than a century, The Ohio State University College of Medicine has been a leader in innovative programs, initiatives and curriculum. As one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the country, we’ve trained more than 20,000 physicians and countless thousands of other affiliated health care professionals. Our college features 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and an outstanding School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offering undergraduate, masters and PhD programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

70%

Develops and manages events and programs that engage alumni donors, students and friends in the life of the college and build connections that advance their relationship with Ohio State, the College of Medicine, Wexner Medical Center and OSUCCC/James; Strategizes, plans and executes several engagement events in line with college priorities and aligned with development strategies; Develops unique events & initiatives that provide meaningful engagement for alumni, donors, students and friends of the college; Assists in developing engagement strategy for both targeted and global audiences that occur on both an ongoing and annual basis, as well as developing and driving experiences that move constituents along the engagement and philanthropic continuum; Manages event logistics leading up to and after engagement events; Ensures event expenditures are within budget; Develops and implements marketing and communication strategies, works closely with key staff members, vendors and volunteers to achieve the goals of each event and program; Key events and programs to include Reunion Weekend events, Alumni Awards ceremony and other student, alumni, and constituent engagement events.

25%

Leads and coordinates volunteers and volunteer committees that support key initiatives that support college and advancement goals; Oversees over event volunteers including staff, volunteers and student workers assigned to events.

5%

Maintains office records including updating The Advancement System (TAS), monitoring alumni office general email account, routine alumni correspondence such as birthday cards and holiday cards, sympathy, and other special correspondence; Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience (student call center, alumni relations experience, events experience, outreach experience, membership program coordination, donor relations, etc.).
• Microsoft Office 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)

• Four (4) years of customer relations, administration, and/or institutional advancement experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in program planning and event management.
• Familiarity and comfort with using various digital communication and engagement platforms.
• Direct alumni relations and/or fundraising experience.
• Effective public speaking, verbal and written communications skills.

The Office of External Affairs 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 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.

To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.

The budget for this position is up to $55,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Function:            Development and Engagement

Sub-function:    Engagement and Alumni Relations

Career Band:     Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level:     S2

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