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Assistant Director of Alumni Relations (AGO1)

Employer
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
$57,000.00 - $63,000.00
Date posted
Dec 17, 2021
The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is seeking an Assistant Director of Alumni Relations (Annual Giving Officer I) to join the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. The Assistant Director will be responsible for planning alumni programs, including virtual and in-person events, leading the UMSOD Alumni presence on social media, and assisting with fundraising operations by engaging alumni to create a pipeline of annual giving donors and cultivating strong relationships with major gifts prospects.

UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This position receives an annual leave package starting with 22 accrued vacation days, 14 floating and observed holidays, 15 sick days, and 3 personal days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; flexible schedules and teleworking options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools. 

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

    Plan and coordinate the alumni calendar, facilitating 10+ events (virtual and in-person) per year for the School’s 8,500 alumni. Events include mentoring events, alumni receptions, and the annual All-Alumni Reunion. Act as the School’s main point of contact for all alumni. Create, cultivate, and manage the alumni mentorship program, UMSOD Connect, on LinkedIn with over 150 alumni and student mentors. Assist with the management of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, providing support in facilitating meetings and working closely with Alumni Association President and Executive Board to meet the Board’s goals. Assist with and plan with Alumni Association virtual and in-person meetings, involving 20+ Alumni Association Board members. Meet with 10+ alumni/month to discuss the school and build relationships between the school and alumni. These meetings take place virtually and in-person. Manage and purchase products for the alumni promotional project program. Work within the donor database (Advance) to run reports for the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, which assists with all fundraising efforts for the School of Dentistry Maintain and update donor database to reflect updated alumni contact information. Write contact reports for communications between the Office of Development & Alumni Relations and donors/alumni. Work with UMBF Research, IT, and Annual Giving staff to update database and keep content current. Identify potential alumni donors and work with fellow School of Dentistry staff to work on a plan of solicitation. Assist with year-end fundraising initiatives to work towards the unit's fiscal year goal of $4.5 million. Work closely with the Department of Institutional Advancement to create marketing materials for alumni events, the UMSOD website, and social media.
  Qualifications    Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: Two (2) years of development experience in annual giving, phonathons, alumni relations, special events, or fundraising, or higher education development experience.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: Approximately $57,000 - $63,000, commensurate with education and experience.   UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

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