Alumni Relations and Stewardship Officer, College of Arts and Architecture

The College of Arts and Architecture is hiring an Alumni Relations and Stewardship Officer. This role works closely with the Development Office within an assigned college or campus and is responsible for the oversight and management of the alumni relations and/or stewardship program for that assigned college or unit; provides oversight and management for marketing and communications efforts, special events, and programming related to alumni relations and/or stewardship program; identifies, recruits, and manages alumni volunteers to serve on boards and committees.

• Facilitate the development and implementation of all aspects of the alumni relations and/or stewardship program for assigned college or campus

• Identify and recruit alumni for participation in programs, alumni boards, and alumni committees

• Engage in marketing and communications efforts related to alumni relations/stewardship program; may include writing for print and on-line publications

• Participate in the strategic and long-range planning for new initiatives and programs designed to enhance the alumni relations and/or stewardship activities of assigned college or campus

• Provide professional guidance and leadership to volunteers and other staff in order to develop and execute strategies and programs

• Work collaboratively with partners to maximize stewardship and alumni relations success for the University

• Work to engage University partners and community in alumni relations and stewardship activities

• Communicate stewardship objectives and the associated responsibilities to unit director and other internal and external leaders

• Plan and coordinate the nomination and selection process for various alumni association and/or scholarship awards

• Initiate, plan, and manage college programs and special events both on and off campus for the assigned college or campus

• Coordinate endowment management efforts, serve as the stewardship liaison between the individual units and participate in the strategic planning process for eSteward, stewardship, and endowment related inquiries

• May manage volunteers

• May hire, supervise, train, and direct the work of assigned staff

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.