Engagement and Alumni Relations Consultant

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

3d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engagement and Alumni Relations Consultant develops and manages programs and initiatives to engage constituents and strengthen their relationships with the College of Medicine, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and Wexner Medical Center. The role coordinates alumni, grateful patient, and donor events and programs intended to inspire meaningful engagement with Wexner Medical Center units, including The James/Comprehensive Cancer Center and the College of Medicine. The Consultant develops and executes engagement strategies for targeted and broad audiences, creates experiences that support constituents’ progression along the engagement and philanthropic continuum, and partners with development officers and internal and external stakeholders to advance engagement and fundraising goals. The position builds a detailed understanding of School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs, strategic goals, and fundraising priorities, working closely with Alumni Society leadership, students, the Ohio State Alumni Association, and colleagues across the College of Medicine and School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Reporting to the Director, Alumni and Constituent Engagement, the Consultant works independently, makes informed decisions, solves problems, negotiates, and adapts to changing priorities. The role is part of the Office of External Affairs and is expected to uphold the university’s Shared Values and contribute to a culture of kindness, respect, integrity, and inclusion. The role is primarily focused on strategic alumni engagement planning and execution, event planning and assessment, budget and vendor management, constituent relationship-building, alumni data management, and collaboration with university and college partners. It also supports a culture of philanthropy across alumni life cycles and helps advance giving to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, and Wexner Medical Center. The position is regular, scheduled for 40 hours, and works first shift. The budget for the position is up to $75,000; the offer depends on internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications. The position is designated as standby under the university’s Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of relevant experience in alumni or student relations, volunteer management, outreach, or a related field.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, and undertake minor travel commitments.
Excellent project management skills.
Exceptional organizational, communication, writing, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of professional experience in higher education.
Experience working directly with students and alumni in higher education.
Experience managing volunteers.

Responsibilities

Build and implement an evolving strategic alumni engagement plan aligned with industry best practices.
Use data-driven insights to refine engagement strategies and initiatives and develop innovative approaches to constituent engagement.
Develop and manage budgets related to engagement plans and initiatives.
Strategize, plan, and execute alumni engagement events aligned with development strategies.
Assess event success through feedback surveys and debrief meetings and use findings to inform future efforts.
Create timelines, agendas, task lists, and leadership briefings.
Select and manage vendors.
Coordinate and guide college partners and leadership in support of engagement initiatives.
Collaborate with internal partners on marketing initiatives.
Develop policies, procedures, and standards for the college’s alumni data management.
Provide strategic insights to guide future event planning and alumni engagement.
Serve as a strategic partner and liaison for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Society.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents, including volunteers, donors, faculty, and staff.
Use the advancement donor database to collect, track, and report engagement data, and apply results to ongoing strategies.
Collaborate with the Ohio State Alumni Association and university partners on volunteer engagement best practices.
Develop and implement an evolving plan that creates a culture of philanthropy across alumni life cycles, from student to major gift donor.
Partner with annual giving team members to drive giving to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, and Wexner Medical Center.
Partner with leadership annual giving and major gift officers to support relationship development toward giving goals.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.