Alumni & Parent Engagement Programs Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Advancement Programs Officer, Parent and Student Initiatives to join University Advancement. The role focuses on engaging alumni, families, and students to foster a culture of philanthropy and support WashU's With You Campaign.

You will manage volunteer groups, coordinate events and programs, and collaborate with gift officers and strategy staff. A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (2 Years).
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Engage Alumni and Parent Volunteers.
• Manage the W Club Executive Committee (the Athletics Eliot Society committee) and the Gephardt National Council.
• Support volunteer groups’ meeting programming, including related events, and agenda planning, if appropriate.
• Document communication and follow up from meetings and activities.
• Support and/or manage volunteer recruitment and the pipeline for leadership roles; manage volunteer terms and track giving.
• Assist in the recruitment of mentors for the Taylor Professional Success Program.
• Engage Alumni and Parents in WashU Activities.
• Execute engagement events (e.g. receptions, Eliot events, reunions) in collaboration with Special Events, Class & University Programs, and Student Success colleagues.
• Develop event objectives and outcomes; set event follow up/next steps for attendees in coordination with strategy and gift officers.
• Develop event programming and messaging, draft event invitations and program materials, and produce videos, if applicable, in coordination with Advancement Communications, Special Events, and external partners.
• Act as a liaison for UA-Student Success collaborative events, such as Bear Trek receptions, Giving Day, and Summer Send Offs; and support the development of briefings.
• Drive Annual Giving Support Partner with colleagues in Annual Giving Programs to support the University-wide annual giving strategy and promote opportunities for donors to support initiatives in Student Success and parents to support WashU.
• Support annual gift renewals and identification of donors through work with gift officers, strategy officers, and volunteers.
• Draft and/or edit school-specific messaging for solicitations, renewals, and annual Eliot letters.
• Support annual giving days and giving challenges and the development of messaging,
• Coordinate with the Division of Student Success on execution of giving days, student philanthropy, and social media strategies.
• Utilize GiveCampus for volunteer engagement and giving.
• Partner with Class & University Programs and Annual Giving Programs on student philanthropy strategy and execution.
• Support Team Operations
• Assist with the facilitation of Days of Engagement, campus visits, and meetings for key prospects and volunteers in coordination with the Executive Director of Advancement and strategy officer
• Support UA requests for Student Success staff or student speakers
• Support the development of budgets for unit activity
• Support the creation and implement annual operational plans (events calendar, communication calendar, OKRs, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Advancement Programs Officer, Parent and Student Initiatives to join University Advancement. The role focuses on engaging alumni, families, and students to foster a culture of philanthropy and support WashU's With You Campaign.

You will manage volunteer groups, coordinate events and programs, and collaborate with gift officers and strategy staff. A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required.