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The University of Maryland School of Nursingseeks an enthusiastic and talented individual to serve asDirector of Alumni Engagement (Alumni/Annual Giving Officer 3). Reporting to the Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, the Director will be an instrumental partner to enhance and enrich the existing alumni relations operations. The Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for successfully executing and growing a comprehensive engagement program designed to provide meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, and personal and professional development, through alumni events and programs that enhance loyalty, dedication, and support for the University of Maryland School of Nursing. The Director of Alumni Engagement is responsible for implementing a strategic and innovative alumni engagement plan including communications, events, and programming. The Director must have a track record of building relationships and affinity for educational programs. The Director is given latitude to make decisions to identify and achieve defined objectives and short- and long-term projects to grow and maintain the alumni engagement program. The Director will serve as a thought leader in strategy sessions related to the alumni and donor experience and work collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other development and alumni engagement staff, other nursing school departments, and with representatives of the University that interact with the alumni community. The Director will be an active partner to lead initiatives that strengthen alumni engagement and development efforts in the nursing school and in every way ensure positive and purposeful alumni, prospect, and donor relations, and will assist in the design and implementation of a leadership annual giving strategy. At the University of Maryland, Baltimore, we are driven by our seven core values, philosophy, and daily business and education practices of our university. UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). PRIMARY DUTIES: * Plan and execute all alumni events, including Alumni Reunion, specialty reunions, and local and regional networking events, among others. * Collaborate with and support other groups’ events, such as student organizations, where there is an alumni component * Strategically manage Alumni Council by supporting membership and annual activities, encouraging engagement and leadership, and inspiring philanthropic support. * Liaise/collaborate with Office of Student and Academic Services, Office of Communications, and Office of Professional Education and Partnerships, to create and nurture opportunities for meaningful alumni engagement. * Lead strategy and implementation for almost all alumni communications, including monthly newsletter, event invitations, annual magazine, alumni website, social media and individual inquiries. Responsible for drafting content and messaging and collaborating with others on same. Lead role in maintaining and utilizing alumni data. * Develop and implement strategies to leverage relationships with alumni to encourage leadership annual and major giving. Maintain small portfolio of prospects, mostly Alumni Board members and other active alumni volunteers, with the goal of cultivating and soliciting leadership annual gifts and entry-level multi-year gifts. * Performs other duties as assigned. Education:Bachelor's degree Experience: Four (4) years of development and/or alumni engagement experience in annual giving, phonathons, alumni engagement, special events, fundraising, or higher education development experience. Preferred Experience:Experience working with nursing education or other health professions. Experience with CRM databases. Supervisory Experience:One (1) year of work coordination of other staff or volunteers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: * Knowledge in fundraising, annual giving and/or alumni engagement activities. * Ability to build effective long-term relationships both internally and externally. * Knowledge and demonstrated experience with volunteer development and oversight. Ability to communicate and interact with, as well as support effective partnerships with peers, subordinates, and campus and community leaders. * Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes and possess the necessary skills to implement strategic initiatives. * Strong organizational and planning skills with exceptional attention to detail. * Adaptable with a positive attitude. * Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. * Ability to staff events as needed (including evenings and occasional weekends). * Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and belonging and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Hiring Range:$81,000-$90,000 per year (commensurate with education and experience). UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit aUMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. *Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff *Organization: School of Nursing - Development and Alumni Relations *Title: *Director of Alumni Engagement (Alumni/Annual Giving Officer 3), School of Nursing Location: null Requisition ID: 240000MS