Assistant Director of Engagement - Reunions and Regional Events

Summary

Position Title

Assistant Director of Engagement - Reunions and Regional Events

Department

University Advancement

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Essential Job Duties

Reunions

• Responsible for planning and execution of key affinity and class reunions
• Recruit, train and manage the activity of class agents and reunion volunteers
• Communicate regularly with volunteers and committees, sharing strategies for communication, updates for engagement and attendance goals, and information regarding programming and philanthropy

Regional Events

 

Dolphin Clubs

 

• Identify, recruit and train volunteer leadership as well as manage, report and evaluate activities for all Dolphin clubs
• Expand the regional-based alumni communities, both in number of Dolphin clubs and their programmatic offerings
• Coordinate with University Advancement GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) Phin liaison to develop stronger recent alumni presence and programming regionally

 

JU Regional Events

• Collaborate with Admissions/UA/Athletics to plan and execute regional programming
• Assists in the development of the overall budget for regional-based alumni events
• Facilitate Jacksonville University’s annual Global Toast

Engagement & Annual Giving

• Work with the team to develop and execute annual and long-term strategic goals that increase alumni engagement and philanthropy
• Maintain a portfolio of prospects/donors to cultivate meaningful relationships and ensure annual giving participation
• Collaborate with Advancement Services team to organize and analyze reunion and regional event data; maintain accurate and up-to-date information for alumni records
• Other duties as assigned

Special Skills

• Prior direct experience working with or managing volunteers
• Strong communication skills, through public speaking and communication on traditional, digital, and social channels
• Ability to work independently on many facets of specific program responsibilities (budgeting, contract negotiations, event logistics, etc.)
• Exemplary customer service and hospitality; maturity to handle sensitive and confidential information

Work Conditions

• Work is primarily indoors, but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or being off-
• Some events may take place outdoors.
• Standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Position requires some travel and a commitment to working some evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone

Prerequisites Required for Position

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Preferably in: Communications, Business, or Marketing

• 2-3 years in fundraising, higher education, events planning or other relative experience

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

All Jacksonville University employees who work on campus must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Documentation will be requested during onboarding. Our full vaccination policy is available online.

To Apply

Please send application materials to Sharon Getz at uajobs@ju.edu.