Alumni Engagement Officer (Annual/Alumni Giving Officer II)

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Flexible schedule

Telework options

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking an Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer to support annual giving, alumni relations, communications, and volunteer initiatives, strengthening connections with over 26,000 alumni and friends.

The role plans and executes campaigns, manages communications across platforms, coordinates volunteer leaders, and plans events to advance fundraising and engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in annual giving, alumni relations, communications, marketing, event planning, or higher education advancement.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple campaigns and events.
• Familiarity with CRM and engagement platforms; strong writing and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute annual giving campaigns and engagement activities.
• Coordinate annual solicitation calendars across digital, print, and social media.
• Lead alumni communications, including newsletters, emails, and website updates.
• Manage UMSON Connect platform content and user engagement.
• Support alumni volunteer groups, meetings, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in planning and executing development and alumni events.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and volunteers to create engagement opportunities.
• Track engagement data to assess program effectiveness and inform strategies.
• Maintain records in alumni and donor databases and engagement systems.

Skills

Alumni relations

Annual giving

Communications

Project management

Event planning

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description - Alumni Engagement Officer (Annual/Alumni Giving Officer II) (260000ZO)

Job Description

Alumni Engagement Officer (Annual/Alumni Giving Officer II) - ( 260000ZO )

The University of Maryland School of Nursing seeks a collaborative, creative, and detail-oriented professional to serve as its Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position supports the school’s annual giving, alumni engagement, communications, and volunteer initiatives, helping strengthen connections among more than 26,000 alumni and friends.

The Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving Officer plans and executes annual giving campaigns, manages alumni communications across multiple platforms, coordinates volunteer leadership activities, and supports events that advance the school’s philanthropic and engagement goals. The successful candidate will be an organized project manager and strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and creating meaningful experiences for alumni, donors, students, and volunteers.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Director of Development, plan, organize, and execute annual giving campaigns and engagement activities designed to increase alumni participation and philanthropic support.
• Coordinate annual solicitation calendars, including digital, print, and social media appeals, and monitor campaign performance and participation metrics.
• Lead the coordination and development of alumni communications, including newsletters, magazine content, email campaigns, print materials, website updates, and other engagement channels.
• Manage UMSON Connect, the School's online alumni community platform, including content creation, user engagement, data management, and promotion.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support to alumni volunteer groups and advisory boards, including coordinating meetings, preparing materials, tracking membership, and supporting volunteer engagement initiatives.
• Assist in planning and executing development and alumni events, including reunions, networking opportunities, donor recognition events, and student engagement programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, university partners, and volunteers to create meaningful opportunities for alumni involvement and connection.
• Track and analyze engagement and annual giving data to assess program effectiveness and inform future strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and support the effective use of alumni and donor databases and engagement systems.
• Support additional development and alumni relations initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience: Three years of experience in annual giving, alumni relations, communications, marketing, event planning, or higher education advancement.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders, advisory boards, or constituent groups.
• Familiarity with CRM and engagement platforms, email marketing systems, and social media.
• Interest in healthcare, nursing education, or higher education advancement preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, 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 as well as the following

Salary Range: $73,000 - $83,000,Commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [e-mail] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job

Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E0931F

Employee Class : Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time : Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Organization

School of Nursing - Development and Alumni Relations

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026

Unposting Date

Sep 26, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Human Resource Services

410-706-7171

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.