Employment Status: Administrative

Description of Key Responsibility:

• Manage and track an assigned engagement portfolio approved by the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement. Work cross-functionally alongside the development team to grow philanthropic partnerships. This should be completed with the goal of elevating constituents’ engagement with the College and thus increasing their contributions to annual giving with the support of the fundraising team.

• Track all constituent engagement in the College’s CRM database and provide strategic recommendations on behalf of the entire alumni and parent engagement team as it relates to the qualification and cultivation of new prospects.

• Coordinate and execute assigned regional activities, in order to further develop an affinity with the college. Arrangements, including program development, food, equipment, invitations, and solicitations may be made by this person. Travel will be required.

• With the goal of increasing alumni engagement, strategically develop and oversee new alumni initiatives, including but not limited to graduate program alumni engagement and class reunions. This will include advising the Class Gift Committee in their task of maintaining engagement as alumni, raising money to support the college and its programs, including educating the importance of philanthropy and instilling a lifelong sense of giving back to North Central College.

• Strategically develop the strategy for a digital communications plan that includes social media and other campaigns designed to encourage active engagement in events and promote financial support of the college. Example campaigns may include a monthly alumni newsletter, as well as several other campaigns that promote events targeting specific affinity groups (ie; athletics, fine arts & academic departments). This process may include capturing and editing video content.

• As needed, assist with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of major campus events such as Homecoming and other alumni affinity engagements. Attendance and active participation at above listed events is required.

• Serve as Alumni team representative to the Alumni Board. Assist with recruitment efforts and board communication. Plan and attend meetings.

• Perform other related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned.

• This role may require travel approximately 20-30% of the time.

  OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Education/Training:

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience:

Experience with marketing and communication, volunteer and event planning, graphic design, preferably in a higher education setting.

Licenses or Certifications:

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

Position Summary:

To engage alumni, current students, parents, family and friends more fully within the life and culture of the College by means of cultivating relationships and strengthening relations with the institution. Specifically, the Alumni & Parent Engagement Officer will be responsible for managing and tracking a strategic engagement portfolio, coordinating regional club activities, creating digital communication content to share with these groups, and overseeing class gift committee activities, as well as other appropriate initiatives which positively impact student, alumni, and donor experiences. Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Alumni & Parent Engagement, this person will be responsible for documenting progress toward key performance indicators that align with the overall strategy and vision of the Institutional Advancement team.