Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate within the ASC Engagement Team to plan, coordinate, and execute alumni and donor events, in virtual and in-person formats. The role focuses on creating meaningful engagement experiences and strengthening relationships across the college and university.

The Senior Associate will manage event workflows, coordinate with departments, and develop resources to support faculty and staff in delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adept at identifying opportunities to share compelling content with alumni and donors.
• Proficient with video conferencing tools, CRM systems, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of ASC-owned events for alumni and donors.
• Oversee event logistics, timelines, and customer service across virtual and in-person formats.
• Collaborate with departments and centers to design programming that showcases ASC's strengths.

Job description

Job Title:

Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate

Department:

Advancement | Development Constituency Fundraising

Position Overview

The Arts and Sciences (ASC) Engagement Team is a subset of the larger ASC Alumni and Development team, focused on building and deepening relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the college. The team's efforts aim to strengthen constituent connections to both the college and the university, thereby increasing engagement, philanthropy, and awareness.

Under the direction of the Consultant, the Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate leads the planning, coordination, and execution of both virtual and in-person events and programs that connect alumni and donors to the life of the college. This role is central to designing meaningful engagement experiences that foster lasting relationships with Ohio State.

Serving as project manager for the ASC Engagement Team's event workflow, the Senior Associate will oversee logistics, assign responsibilities during high-volume periods, and ensure smooth execution of events. They will also collaborate with departments and centers to develop programming that highlights ASC's academic and research strengths.

This position supports ASC's 38 departments and 20+ centers and institutes. The Senior Associate will proactively build relationships with faculty and staff who plan and promote alumni and donor engagement opportunities at the departmental level.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They should be adept at identifying opportunities to share compelling content, comfortable with technology, and proficient in tools such as video conferencing platforms, Excel, and CRM systems.

All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University's Shared Values . The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues' ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as needed.

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is Ohio State's laboratory for discovery and creativity. By bringing together ideas and disciplines to create bold, new connections, we empower people and their potential, envision the unimagined, advance innovations and solve unrelenting problems at a scale few others can match. We have 38 academic departments and schools, 80+ majors, 17,453 undergraduate and 2,285 graduate students and 260,000 living alumni.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the Engagement and Alumni Relations Consultant, the Senior Associate leads the planning, coordination, and execution of both virtual and in-person events that connect alumni and donors to the life of the college. Serving as the primary planner, contact, and decision-maker for all ASC-owned events, the Senior Associate establishes strategic goals in collaboration with development partners and designs experiences to achieve those goals. They oversee all event logistics and timelines, ensuring exceptional customer service throughout. As project manager for the ASC Engagement Team's event workflow, they assign responsibilities during high-volume periods, ensure smooth execution, and serve as a resource for colleagues managing events outside the engagement team. They will also develop toolkits and resources to support faculty and staff in delivering high-quality engagement experiences. In partnership with departments and centers, the senior associate will create programming that supports ASC's academic and research mission. Additional responsibilities include maintaining expenditures within the budget in coordination with our fiscal as