Alumni Engagement Officer

Details • Troy, NY

1d • $75,000 - $81,946

About The Position

The Alumni Engagement Officer is responsible for developing and managing a variety of alumni programs, specifically chapter programs and activities for Rensselaer alumni, parents, and friends. These activities include chapter leadership and volunteer committee development and succession planning, development of regional alumni events, and event-planning and coordination with IA staff. The Engagement Officer manages assigned affinity areas and will support the portfolios philanthropic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 3 or more years experience in relationship management, fundraising, or a related field
• Valid driver's license
• Relevant combinations of education, experience, and training may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relations with donors, including understanding donor motivation, and developing and sustaining donor commitment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate discussions and effectively engage in public speaking
• Demonstrated ability to promotes and implement processes to build effective donor relationships
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others including own team/department, others across the organization and externally where appropriate
• Ability to work effectively individually and as a group/ team member exploring options, making decisions and seeking support when appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to develop and contribute to the use of digitally integrated fundraising activities, effectively use analytics and recognize trends and their potential impacts
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement programs, projects and/or events including identifying specific requirements and developing project plans
• Ability to work with colleagues and portfolio leadership to implement change initiatives that enhances the donor experience
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and manage relevant information, including prospect research
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Ability to learn and use discipline specific technologies including database management software and web-based communication tools

Nice To Haves

• Development or fundraising experience in higher education

Responsibilities

• chapter leadership and volunteer committee development and succession planning
• development of regional alumni events
• event-planning and coordination with IA staff
• manages assigned affinity areas
• support the portfolios philanthropic goals

Benefits

• top notch employee health and retirement benefits
• generous paid time off program
• tuition remission
• opportunities for career growth
• Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan.
• comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees