Associate Director of Volunteer Engagement (Alumni Relations Consultant), IU Alumni Association at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



ALUMNI RELATIONS (UA-ALUM-IUBLA)



Department Information



The Indiana University Alumni Association's (IUAA) mission is to activate and support the global alumni network of more than 790,000 IU graduates - encouraging alumni to grow a lifelong connection with Indiana University, and inspiring their ongoing generosity toward each other and the university.

As we pursue our mission, a core set of values guides our approach:

Collaboration: We work together to achieve common goals.

Commitment: We serve each other, our alumni and the university with professionalism and integrity.

Inclusion: We work to create an inclusive culture that is committed to diversity, belonging, and equity.

Pride: We share and celebrate the best of the past, present, and future of IU.

The IUAA activates IU's powerful global network through live and virtual events, volunteer opportunities, scholarship programs, compelling IU content, and seriously fun traditions. Additionally, the association develops and supports volunteer leadership, serves as a voice for alumni as the university evolves, and provides lifelong learning opportunities.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Leads initiatives designed to increase alumni volunteer involvement and strengthen alumni connections with the university.


• Designs and implements volunteer management strategies, trainings and best practices for individual alumni volunteer and board leadership development.


• Collaborates with alumni engagement staff and development officers to deepen alumni relationships and connect them with relevant university resources.


• Conducts research and analyzes data to recommend key market priorities consistent with IU advancement and institutional priorities.


• Maintains team records and prepares reports including analysis of effectiveness of programs and activities within assigned portfolio.


• Recruits, trains, and retains alumni volunteer leaders, encouraging their investment in Indiana University through time, talent, and financial resources.


• Leads and supports alumni engagement efforts for a portfolio of assigned geographic markets.


• Establishes effective budgets and timelines for market events and programs to better support volunteers leading programming across the country.


• Supports geographic market scholarship programs.


• Conducts limited travel to support signature IUAA events across the country.


• Fosters the growth of the Individual Volunteer Program, working collaboratively with fellow staff to support, advertise, and analyze its effectiveness and future development.


• Trains and stewards individual alumni volunteer leaders, encouraging their investment in Indiana University through time, talent, and financial resources.


• Manages the Volunteer Opportunity Board which will be used to advertise volunteer opportunities to all alumni.


• In alignment to Director of Market Engagement's vision, manages emergent individual volunteer programs and structures.


• Works collaboratively with fellow IUAA staff and development officers to offer a robust menu of individual volunteer engagement opportunities across the university.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes alumni volunteer projects, programs and events as a leader advisor for an assigned alumni group.


• Identifies, recruits, and develops alumni to serve in key volunteer and leadership roles.


• Collaborates with other university advancement officers to engage and cultivate alumni through various initiatives.


• Conducts research and analyzes data to recommend key market priorities consistent with alumni association and institutional goals.


• Develops best practice processes and systems for increasing alumni volunteer involvement and connection with the university.


• Manages budgets; writes and edits publications and other communications.

Qualifications



Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION



Required

• Bachelor's degree In related field

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years in program development, volunteer engagement and cultivation, budget administration

Preferred

• Experience in working in higher education advancement, specifically development or alumni engagement

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS



Preferred

• Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS



Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Demonstrates project management skills


• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and effectively as a team member

Preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)


• Experience with online social networking, and other web-based initiatives


• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software like Blackbaud


• Demonstrates strong writing, planning and organizational skills


• Ability to contribute to or lead strategic planning and development.


• Ability to manage and lead a wide variety of individuals with varying backgrounds and perspectives

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Additional Information



This role requires limited travel, including overnight travel, by car or airplane. The person in this role will frequently attend events in the evening or on weekends.



Work Location



Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center

1000 East 17th Street

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.



Advertised Salary



$50,000 - $58,000 per year dependent upon experience



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Career


FLSA: Exempt


Job Function: Development & Advancement


Job Family: Alumni Relations
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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