Advancement & Alumni Engagement Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's College at Wise seeks an Advancement & Alumni Engagement Officer to cultivate relationships with alumni and friends and engage them in the College’s life. The role requires strong communication across print, electronic, and social media, with collaboration across advancement, athletics, marketing, and communications to meet fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of annual giving, developing messaging, and inspiring campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for Communications, Business, or Marketing.
• High initiative, integrity, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet metrics.
• Evening/weekend work and travel required, with travel mainly within a day’s drive and some overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of annual giving appeals for the College.
• Build a pipeline of annual support for general operating needs and special projects.
• Develop annual giving messages and inspire alumni giving campaigns.

Skills

Social media strategy

Stakeholder communication

Presentations

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Marketing Cloud

Job description

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for an Advancement & Alumni Engagement Officer. The College is seeking an energetic individual who values the institution and has the skills to effectively communicate both in-person and through print, electronic and social media to key constituents. The successful candidate will have the ability to cultivate relationships with alumni and friends and engage them in the life of the College. Experience in social media strategies using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.; experience using email platforms such as Marketing Cloud; the ability to design creative collateral using Canva and other such programs and working collaboratively with advancement, athletics, marketing and communications to achieve fundraising goals are critical. The successful candidate will be able to make presentations to colleagues, Boards and in one-on-one visits.

The advancement & alumni engagement Officer will coordinate all aspects of annual giving appeals to incorporate academic and athletic appeals. This position is responsible for building a pipeline of annual support for the College's general operating needs and special projects; developing annual giving messages; inspiring alumni giving campaigns; instilling a culture of giving among the student body; and working in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and other advancement colleagues on various fundraising projects and advancement related activities.

A bachelor’s degree is required; preference for Communications, Business and Marketing majors. Candidates must possess a high degree of initiative, integrity, excellent communication and writing skills. The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to meet measurable metrics are essential. Evening and weekend work, and travel, are required. Most travel is within a day’s drive of the College with occasional overnight travel to visit with supporters.

Additional Requirements

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Required Documents

Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and References (3)

Location

This position is based in Wise, Virginia, situated in the far southwestern corner of the state near the Kentucky and Tennessee borders.

Anticipated Salary

$48,000 - $50,000; based on qualifications and experience

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .