Advancement Engagement Officer - Portland, United States - University of New England

University of New England

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Portland, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

As UNE works to expand connections and nurture meaningful engagement with the University from our alumni and stakeholders, the Advancement Engagement Officer plays a key role.

The Advancement Engagement Officer creates and implements plans that provide value to our alumni and stakeholders while developing and sustaining their strong relationships with UNE.

The engagement team provides intentional opportunities for connection and responds with enthusiasm, kindness, and compassion to create positive outcomes for alumni, our team, and the community.

Alumni and stakeholders stay connected to honor the legacy, belong to a group of like-minded individuals, and feel pride in current University initiatives
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About the University of New England

UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.

In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges.

We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits.

Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site for additional information regarding UNE's benefits package.
Responsibilities

Organize and execute inperson, virtual and hybrid events and activities with strategic engagement goals and objectives related to specific alumni and stakeholder affinity groups, including young alumni and campus neighbors.
Manage and assess current volunteer opportunities for reach and effectiveness using participation data and participant feedback.
Follow up with alumni and stakeholders after events or other activity participation.
Create new volunteer opportunities to achieve specific charges and University engagement goals in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Alumni Programs.
Build a pipeline of potential donors through assessment of volunteering and engagement, determining next steps for cultivation in partnership with the Associate Director of Prospect Research, Mid-Level Giving Officer and Director of Annual Giving.
Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies in collaboration with engagement team colleagues for the purpose of inspiring and recruiting ambassadors and advocates.
Recruit individuals to serve as committee volunteers, guest speakers, or panelists.
Discover and share alumni and stakeholder accomplishments and contributions which provide testimony to the value and return on investment of a UNE education.
Track alumni and stakeholder involvement across UNE by fostering relationships with campus offices, schools, and divisions.
Collaborate with faculty and professional staff across colleges and departments in implementing and expanding existing relationships to increase alumni and stakeholder engagement.
Develop outreach for young alumni in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Next Generation Annual Giving.
Assist with other Institutional Advancement initiatives as assigned.
Travel and attendance at evening and weekend events required.
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of alumni engagement, event planning, public relations or other related experience OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.
Strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills with the ability to navigate nuanced professional relationships.
Curiosity for discovering the affinities and experiences that create connection and sense of belonging.
Commitment to delivering excellent customer service, the ability to work collaboratively, and comfort working with ambiguity.
Experience with managing volunteers and events.
Selfstarter with a willingness to take personal initiative to manage a project.
Ability to understand and communicate the mission and goals of a private university.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender id