Assistant Director of Development & Alumni Relations

• 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and generate creative solutions to advance the College's efforts to maintain and strengthen high-quality relationships with alumni, donors, and volunteers
• Advanced computer literacy and demonstrated skill using programs for the preparation and dissemination of communication materials required
• Ability/willingness to interface with alumni and donors by phone, virtually, and in person, as well as through written communication
• Demonstrated written communication skills to prepare and edit effective correspondence, event materials, annual giving appeals, and creative engagement materials
• Demonstrated oral communication skills to make persuasive presentations to individuals and groups
• Proven interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work well with others
• Excellent ability to set priorities and perform under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• High attention to detail and possess skills and ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple concurrent priorities

• Work in a standard office environment
• Travel in and out of state
• Driving as needed to perform job duties
• Work nights and weekends as necessary
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, and paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; remember details; multitask
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• The position is expected to meet and/or exceed pre-set metrics that are established by the Senior Director of Development and the division of Development & Alumni Relations.
• Those metrics include meetings with prospective and current donors; initial meetings with prospective donors; solicitations with emphasis on annual giving ($1,500-$50,000); gifts closed, and overall dollars raised.
• Metrics are evaluated and adjusted annually, and are done in collaboration with the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
• The position will manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects and donors to strengthen relationships, increase giving, and identify annual, major, and planned giving prospects in support of the College of Pharmacy's priorities.
• Travel as needed, including some overnight trips in and out of state and occasional weekend work.

• Develop and manage an alumni engagement strategy and a portfolio of alumni and volunteer constituents.
• Manage the College of Pharmacy Alumni Board, coordinate board meetings and communications, and effectively utilize GAIL to ensure all constituent activity, event participation, and strategic plans are documented in the system.
• Participate in quarterly prospect management and strategy meetings within the College and with the Office of Development & Alumni Relations.
• Plan and execute alumni engagement events and coordinate alumni visits to campus, including meaningful experiences with faculty, students, and leadership.

• Prepare timely, accurate, and relevant proposals, presentations, and other fundraising materials for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects in support of the College of Pharmacy's priorities.
• Serve as liaison to annual giving, support campaigns, and communications to increase participation and philanthropic support.
• Telephone and/or correspondence preparation and follow-up are required.
• Manage a pre-allocated travel budget and plan trips strategically.

• Attend College of Pharmacy events, including but not limited to the White Coat Ceremony, Pinning Ceremony, Commencement Ceremony, and Homecoming Reunion Tailgate.
• Plan and execute alumni engagement events, coordinate alumni visits to campus, and attend College of Pharmacy Development & Alumni Relations team meetings, University Development & Alumni Relations meetings, and occasional Saturday home football games related to alumni engagement.
• Work collaboratively with academic departments, programs, students, and campus partners to support and guide alumni through meaningful engagement opportunities that strengthen affinity and advance the philanthropic process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.