Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate develops and manages programs that engage alumni, grateful patients, volunteers, donors, students, and friends, strengthening their relationships with the College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center. The role coordinates events and programs intended to inspire engagement with Wexner Medical Center units, including the James/Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the College of Medicine. It contributes to engagement strategies for targeted and broad audiences, developing experiences that move constituents along the engagement and philanthropic continuum. The Senior Associate partners with development officers, internal and external constituents, the OSU Alumni Association, and university partners. The position works within the Medical Advancement Engagement team and supports the Office of External Affairs’ culture of kindness, respect, integrity, and inclusion. It is a standby position under the university’s Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy. The schedule is flexible to accommodate shifting priorities, occasional work-week travel, outdoor weather conditions, evening and weekend work, and additional hours during high-volume event periods. The position is based at University Square North in Columbus, Ohio, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on first shift. The position budget is up to $55,000; the offer depends on internal equity and candidate qualifications. Final candidates must complete a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after an offer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of relevant experience, such as student call center, alumni relations, events, outreach, membership program coordination, or donor relations experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Four years of customer relations, administration, and/or institutional advancement experience.
Knowledge of and experience in program planning and event management.
Familiarity and comfort using digital communication and engagement platforms.
Direct alumni relations and/or fundraising experience.
Effective public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage events and programs that engage alumni, donors, students, and friends in the life of the College of Medicine and strengthen relationships with Ohio State, the College of Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, and OSUCCC/James.
Strategize, plan, and execute engagement events aligned with college priorities and development strategies.
Develop events and initiatives that provide meaningful engagement for alumni, donors, students, and friends of the college.
Help develop engagement strategies for targeted and broad audiences and create experiences that advance constituents along the engagement and philanthropic continuum.
Manage event logistics before and after events and ensure expenditures remain within budget.
Develop and implement event marketing and communication strategies, working with staff, vendors, and volunteers.
Coordinate key events and programs, including Reunion Weekend events, the Alumni Awards ceremony, and other student, alumni, and constituent engagement events.
Lead and coordinate volunteers and volunteer committees supporting college and advancement goals.
Oversee event volunteers, including staff, volunteers, and student workers assigned to events.
Maintain office records, update The Advancement System (TAS), monitor the alumni office general email account, and handle routine alumni correspondence such as birthday, holiday, sympathy, and other special correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.