Associate Director of Alumni Engagement

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation • Portland, OR

2d • $79,595 - $106,126 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, you'll play a vital role in leading initiatives, programs, and events that drive experiential engagement. You'll leverage your relationship-building and organizational skills to oversee the volunteer resources required to sustain and grow regional and affinity alumni chapters, engage alumni in high-leverage markets where no chapter exists, and systematically and strategically partner with alumni volunteers to maximize attendance during Alumni Weekend. You'll also support the execution of other key alumni and student events throughout the year.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative support function
• Experience with project coordination
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reactive environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate professionally, diplomatically, and productively with contacts at all levels, including faculty, council members, donors, and other colleagues
• Take initiative, are self-directed, and demonstrate a high level of accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate and culturally responsive, with the ability to work with internal and external individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences

Nice To Haves

• Event fundraising experience preferred
• Foundation, healthcare, or university experience preferred
• Experience working in Salesforce or another CRM preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the growth and stewardship of regional and affinity chapters at OHSU
• Support volunteer chapter leadership teams through regular communication, team meetings, goal setting, and leadership development plans, partnering with the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement on volunteer leadership development and chapter leader transitions
• Plan and coordinate 3-4 regional events a year for existing chapters in Central Oregon and Boise, and manage each chapter's budget
• Coordinate with alumni team members on event emails and chapter newsletters
• Partner with Development colleagues to plan and execute a dinner series for alumni in high-leverage markets
• Analyze each milestone class and identify class connectors, providing 10+ months of communication and support
• Partner with class connectors to maximize outreach to alumni using multiple modes of communication
• Work closely with Alumni and Foundation colleagues to determine email, event, and day-of logistics support for each class gathering
• Collaborate with Development partners on possible class scholarships and subsequent Annual Giving appeals
• Lead the creation of BrightCrowd class books and communication about the platform to increase engagement and connection
• Support the Director of Alumni Engagement on the production of Alumni Weekend
• Assist with the coordination of signature events for OHSU alumni, including the School of Medicine Holiday Reception and the School of Dentistry Alumni Awards Celebration
• Collaborate with alumni team partners on student milestone events, as well as stewardship of volunteers on the Alumni Leadership Councils

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension)
• 22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off
• Professional development dollars for each employee
• Hybrid work allowance
• Flexible work environment
• Early close on Fridays during the summer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed