Program Manager, Alumni Engagement

The University of Oregon is committed to providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service. They are seeking a Program Manager for Alumni Engagement to establish and cultivate relationships among alumni while advancing the engagement strategy in collaboration with the Director of Alumni Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Establish and cultivate lifelong relationships among alumni
• Serve as a representative for the organization’s multi-faceted University Advancement (UA) mission
• Work in consultation and collaboration with the Director to advance the engagement strategy for alumni in an assigned geographic and affinity group portfolio
• Engage with the Executive Director, UOAA, and collaborate with regional development officers assigned to various geographic territories
• Manage individual portfolios subject to change based on the needs of the organization and knowledge of given regions and affinity communities
• Access transportation for occasional travel to meetings and events
• Work occasional nights and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and events

Skills

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
• One year of full-time (or equivalent) experience in program management
• One year of professional experience within a non-profit or higher education or one year of experience managing volunteer programs from a staff standpoint
• Ability to build and manage programs; develop strategies to achieve operating goals; experience with financial management and budgeting
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to plan and design events
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and others as appropriate
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook (or similar scheduling/calendar program), and familiarity with Microsoft Office and routine software applications
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to adapt as new situations arise
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly understand and navigate University of Oregon and UOAA systems, resources, and processes
• Experience working in or with alumni relations and advancement in a higher education setting
• Experience with project management and organization
• Experience managing a volunteer Board of Directors within a nonprofit setting
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working remotely, or in a setting with limited direct supervision

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

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