Alumni Engagement Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian University in Toronto is seeking an Alumni Engagement Officer to develop and implement programs that enhance alumni participation and engagement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in alumni relations, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years' experience in alumni or advancement programming.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and executing events.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement activities to support strategic objectives.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Organize and promote alumni participation events.

Skills

Relationship management

Event planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fundraising databases

Job description

Overview

About us: The Faculty of Law is one of the oldest professional faculties at the University of Toronto. Today, it is one of the world's great law schools. The Faculty's rich academic programs are complemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs. The Faculty of Law is housed in the Jackman Law Building, alongside Flavelle House and Falconer Hall, on the St. George Campus in downtown Toronto.

Your opportunity

A member of the Faculty of Law’s Office of Advancement, you will be part of a collaborative, dynamic, high-performance team within a professional school that ranks amongst the best in the world, jointly as a community setting out to deliver lawyers and leaders for a changing world. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Advancement, the Alumni Engagement Officer will support and guide diverse programming and promotion that will engage stakeholders and enhance participation in the life of the Faculty of Law and its strategic objectives.

Your responsibilities

• Developing and implementing alumni engagement activities that support strategic objectives
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Promoting financial giving and volunteer service opportunities at the University
• Directing the work of alumni volunteers/mentors in defined activities
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
• Advising alumni association and their working committees on the development of programs, events and activities
• Implementing programs that allow current students and alumni to engage with one another
• Updating and maintaining alumni contact information

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in cultivating relationships with key partners in alumni or advancement programming, and in the conceptualization and implementation of diverse alumni programs, fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing, organizing and executing multiple projects/events and meeting prescribed deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing alumni engagement activities.
• Experience developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials that support fundraising on print, digital, web and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and promoting alumni engagement opportunities to academic units, graduating students, industry partners and alumni.
• Experience with fundraising databases and prospect management system
• High computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and social media tools
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Experience directing the work of alumni volunteers/mentors in defined activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence and persuade others

Assets (Nonessential)

• Familiarity with ARBOR
• Experience with Canva, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) or other creative design applications.
• Experience with Mailchimp, Survey Monkey or other platforms
• Experience with Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms.

To be successful in this role you will be

• Decisive
• Goal oriented
• Insightful
• Multi-tasker
• Self-directed
• Team player

Closing Date: 10/02/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 14 -- $91,677 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].