Advancement & Alumni Engagement Officer

UVA Health•Wise, VA

4d•$48,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for an Advancement & Alumni Engagement Officer. The College is seeking an energetic individual who values the institution and has the skills to effectively communicate both in-person and through print, electronic and social media to key constituents. The successful candidate will have the ability to cultivate relationships with alumni and friends and engage them in the life of the College. Experience in social media strategies using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.; experience using email platforms such as Marketing Cloud; the ability to design creative collateral using Canva and other such programs and working collaboratively with advancement, athletics, marketing and communications to achieve fundraising goals are critical. The successful candidate will be able to make presentations to colleagues, Boards and in one-on-one visits. The advancement & alumni engagement Officer will coordinate all aspects of annual giving appeals to incorporate academic and athletic appeals. This position is responsible for building a pipeline of annual support for the College's general operating needs and special projects; developing annual giving messages; inspiring alumni giving campaigns; instilling a culture of giving among the student body; and working in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and other advancement colleagues on various fundraising projects and advancement related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
High degree of initiative.
Integrity.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to meet measurable metrics.
Experience in social media strategies using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Experience using email platforms such as Marketing Cloud.
Ability to design creative collateral using Canva and other such programs.
Working collaboratively with advancement, athletics, marketing and communications to achieve fundraising goals.

Nice To Haves

Preference for Communications, Business and Marketing majors.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of annual giving appeals to incorporate academic and athletic appeals.
Build a pipeline of annual support for the College's general operating needs and special projects.
Develop annual giving messages.
Inspire alumni giving campaigns.
Instill a culture of giving among the student body.
Work in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and other advancement colleagues on various fundraising projects and advancement related activities.
Make presentations to colleagues, Boards and in one-on-one visits.