Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development, College of Journalism (VPUR)

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Division of University Relations seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development for the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. This role is critical in fostering meaningful connections with alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and donors while supporting the College's development strategy and programs.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer/Assistant Dean of External Relations of the College, the Program Manager will collaborate in the implementation of a comprehensive alumni engagement program that includes events, programs, email communications and volunteer management. The Program Manager will work with the college's careers/internships office to engage alumni in networking and mentoring opportunities with students. They will also help to implement and coordinate activities designed to increase alumni involvement and engagement with the college and provide support for the Journalism Alumni Network board. The Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development will work to implement a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program that strategically engages prospects, donors and key stakeholders for the purpose of fundraising.

The Program Manager will direct the administrative functions for the Chief Development Officer and, at times, the Dean. This includes preparing meeting and event briefings, finalizing travel itineraries, overseeing the unit's budget, and tracking travel expenses and reimbursements.

They will ensure consistent stewardship and donor relations practices, including making sure that scholarship funds are awarded and recipients are chosen annually. They will also manage and execute special events that will help support fundraising activities and they will prepare stewardship communications for donors, including acknowledgement letters, emails and videos. The Program Manager will also maintain College of Journalism data in the Advance database.

The Program Manager of Alumni Relations and Development will manage a small portfolio of annual gift level prospects and donors (25-35) and engage in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding these donors. They will also work with the Chief Development Officer to manage the College's participation in Giving Day and Giving Tuesday.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.

Preferences:
-Experience in planning and executing alumni programming and donor events, experience with email and contact management systems, such as Emma, Advance or Blackbaud.

Physical Demands:
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary
-Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds
-Local travel up to 5% of the time

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

*All applications should include a resume and cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional scholarship activities, gift administration, stewardship, or donor relations experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of donor & alumni related policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

VPUR-SCU Development

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$72,211-$84,580

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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