Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • $51,500 - $67,250 • Onsite

About The Position

The Knowlton School Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive stewardship programming that engages the alumni and donors of the Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture. This position may require some work during evenings and weekends, and occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of professional work experience in higher education, non-profit organizations or similar fields
• event management experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with donor and alumni relations, and experience working in higher education strongly desired
• excellent writing and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Identifies and cultivates donor prospects from the school’s alumni, friends and professional practitioner network
• Assists in coordinating Knowlton annual giving initiatives
• Supports the school's Office Associateship Program (OAP) by being a point of contact for participating firms and donors, soliciting renewals, creating and distributing OAP invoices, and tracking pledges
• As liaison to the Knowlton School Alumni Society, advises the Society board and assists in meeting coordination and program implementation
• Serves as the school’s Alumni Relations Officer (ARO) to the Ohio State University Alumni Association
• Generates gift acknowledgements and fund reports using The Advancement System (TAS) database
• Collects data and conducts research in support of school advancement priorities
• Coordinates with the Knowlton Communication Team on the development of print and digital assets for the school’s alumni, friends and donors
• Schedules, plans and executes all Knowlton School advancement events: Commencement, OAP receptions, alumni reunions, fundraising events, advisory council meetings, VIP donor events, and alumni receptions in Central Ohio and other markets
• Manages the school's donor relations/events budget
• Hires, trains and supervises student staff
• Collaborates with school leadership and other staff to develop programming that supports career development for young alumni
• Coordinates the Knowlton School Mentorship Program
• Facilitates planning of the annual Knowlton School Career Fair
• Assists in arranging mock interviews, internship postings, firm visits and similar programming

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior