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Assistant Director of Alumni Relations - Grossman School of Business Liaison

The University of Vermont Foundation

Burlington, VT | Full Time

$69k-105k (estimate)

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Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

The University of Vermont Foundation

Burlington, VT | Full Time

$70k-107k (estimate)

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Assistant Director of Alumni Relations - Grossman School of Business Liaison

$69k-105k (estimate)

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The University of Vermont Foundation is Hiring an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations - Grossman School of Business Liaison Near Burlington, VT

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Liaison to Grossman School of Business

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations, UVM Foundation

EXPECTED SALARY RANGE: $55,000 – 65,000K; plus, the UVM Foundation’s progressive benefits package, which includes: a comprehensive health plan; dental, vision, and life insurance; a robust paid time off package; a 403(b) plan with immediate vesting and contributions; and tuition remission.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 1, 2023, or a negotiated date agreed upon by both parties

FTE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Burlington, Vermont

JOB-TYPE/HOURS: On-site. A limited hybrid arrangement may be possible, but frequent in-person presence will be required. This position will require occasional work outside of standard business days and hours.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director for Alumni Relations is responsible for strengthening and sustaining the long-term involvement of University alumni, friends, and donors in the life of the University. The specific focus of the role will be the oversight and management of partnerships between the UVM Foundation and the UVM campus, with a particular emphasis on alumni and donor engagement within schools and colleges. These unit-based engagement opportunities will strengthen relationships in ways that encourage alumni to give back through their time, talent, and treasure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

70% Alumni Engagement: Collaborate with campus partners to identify and implement engagement opportunities that connect alumni with current and future students in ways that advance the University's and Foundation’s strategic priorities.

40% Strategic Relationship-Building

Plan and execute initiatives that increase alumni engagement (including but not limited to: campus engagement programs, volunteerism, mentorship, and philanthropy);
Establish and cultivate faculty relationships to identify and act upon alumni engagement opportunities with the school/college
Foster positive relationships with alumni of the school or college and increase their awareness of the college’s work.

15% Philanthropic Opportunity-Building

Assist development partners, Deans, and faculty with identifying philanthropic priorities of the school or college;
Support growth in the donor pipeline through collaboration on college initiatives that increase donor retention, acquisition, and stewardship.

15% Documentation & Record Keeping

Document quantitative (numbers) and qualitative (stories) engagement data that has the potential to lead to further and future philanthropic engagement;
Utilize technology and data analytics to strategically focus resources for the greatest return;
Ensure that data and documentation is shared between the school or college and the Foundation

25% Volunteer Management: Partner with Deans of schools and colleges to help identify, track, and manage volunteers that serve as advisors to the Dean (currently known as School and College advisory boards).

5% Other duties as assigned

Specific performance standards will be captured as metrics in an annual business plan.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Self-starter with the ability and desire to achieve a high level of productivity and success and to consistently seek new opportunities to learn and grow.
Effective problem-solver, able to flexibly adapt in a complex environment.
Collaborator and team player, with a track record of working effectively with others toward common goals.
Connector with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Skilled relationship manager, with experience in volunteer management, group leadership, sales, or similar customer relations settings.
Champion for the mission and purpose of higher education, and the ability to talk with others about your passion.
Effective communicator with the ability to present oneself professionally.
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with the ability to meaningfully apply those principles to strategy development and implementation.

Ability to travel locally/regionally and embrace occasional evening and weekend work/events - a valid driver’s license is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Demonstrated achievement in volunteer management and/or event management.

Proven success in developing engagement strategies that lead to further investment and involvement.
Computer knowledge to include familiarity with databases, social media, and other IT systems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Professional or volunteer experience in program or event planning, preferably in higher education, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

SCHOOL/COLLEGE LIAISON ROLE

The Grossman School of Business prepares students to become responsible business leaders in a dynamic, complex, and sustainable global economy. We have two highly acclaimed, thriving graduate programs that receive national rankings. Our innovative Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is focused around three strategic themes of Global Business, Sustainable Business, and Entrepreneurship with four concentrations in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Business Analytics. Our world-class faculty conduct cutting-edge research while mentoring and teaching. We proudly host over 200 events a year that bring successful alumni, friends, and donors back to campus to interact with students and faculty. Experiential learning through internships, case and business pitch competitions, networking events, and career panels are at the core of how Grossman School of Business graduates become the next generation of sustainable leaders.