Alumni and Engagement Officer at TNBR Careers in GALLATIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

Title: Alumni and Engagement Officer

Institution: Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary:

To increase income for the foundation and to assist in improving internal and external relations for the college through event management, coordinating Alumni Activities and designing, organizing, and/or implementing various fundraising and programmatic events, activities and projects for the department and the college.

Job Duties:

Recruit and work with volunteer committees to plan, organize and implement foundation fundraising events. Assist in managing all aspects of the Volunteer State Alumni Association, including recruiting, and coordinating volunteers and volunteer run fundraising activities. Manage Regional Campus funds and other funds as assigned. Oversee social media accounts for the Volunteer State College Foundation, VSCC Alumni Association and Foundation events. Responsible for content and development of the annual Vol State Alumni & Friends magazine. Work with college employees to plan and implement certain college and foundation events such as commencement activities, Hal R. Ramer Society Annual Dinner, Board Meetings, Athletic Association events, satellite campus events, Tennessee Board of Regents meetings, SACS visits, etc. Make presentations to community groups, civic organizations, and others to promote the college and special events. Develop and maintain business and community relationships throughout the Volunteer State Community College 11 county service area. Work with the Marketing, Communications, and Media Services as necessary to actively promote the college and all foundation events and activities. Serve on various campus committees, as assigned. Ensure appropriate correspondence with volunteers and donors (i.e., meeting announcements, thank you letters, etc.). Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
4 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated success at special event fundraising and/or marketing /PR experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe InDesign) preferred.
Strong presentation skills.
Knowledge of the college and its mission, procedures, and processes.
Ability to give and accept supervision.
Ability to evaluate situations, solve problems and make decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relations with students, faculty, staff, administration, volunteers and members of the community (to represent the college well under all circumstances).
Knowledge of Raisers Edge software.

Pay Rate: $56,881 - $71,101 annual salary depending on experience

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA


• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)


• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Longevity Pay


• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $100/month match, 403b, and 457


• 14 Paid Holidays/Year


• Annual Leave (if applicable)


• Sick Leave


• Sick Leave Bank


• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.