Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
About The Position
Supports programs and executes activities that strengthen relationships with constituents, including donors, alumni, volunteers, and other key groups. Supports meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities that promote long-term relationships with the organization and its mission. Coordinates communications, programs, events, stewardship activities, and other initiatives that enhance the constituent experience and support organizational priorities. The position is with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jefferson is a health care and higher education organization with more than 65,000 people. The organization includes Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Health, and Jefferson Health Plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Three years of experience in development, alumni relations, stewardship, nonprofit management, customer relations, or business development.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and tackle difficult problems using broader business context.
- Strong communication and influence skills, including the ability to partner with executives and cross-functional teams.
- High emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills, along with strong research and strategic analysis skills.
- Expertise in word processing, spreadsheet, CRM/database, and presentation software.
- Ability to develop trust and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across an organization.
- Ability to work independently and cohesively as a member of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of health-related or educational fundraising experience.
- Experience in healthcare or education environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage engagement and stewardship activities for assigned constituents and programs.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with constituents, including donors, alumni, volunteers, prospects, and institutional partners.
- Coordinate communications, events, recognition, and other activities that support constituent engagement and stewardship.
- Serve as a resource and point of contact for assigned constituents or groups, responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Execute strategy and achieve defined performance goals.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
