Development and Alumni Relations Management

Development and Alumni Relations Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of University infrastructure, policies and procedures. Knowledge of outreach concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds. Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, respond appropriately to conflicts and problems, and exercise a high level of ethical conduct, independent thinking, creativity and innovation. Ability to operate independently, apply sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to solve a wide range of problems and develop practical solutions in circumstances that may not have clearly defined guidelines. Ability to effective advocate for the University on key issues. Ability to communicate effectively.

Role Description

Responsible for the administrative leadership, direction, training, and operational management of development and alumni relations efforts. Provides strategic expertise and guidance on a broad cross-section of administrative functions. This role accomplishes goals through overseeing their areas of responsibility, planning, managing resources, prioritizing, and directing the responsibilities of employees.

Levels

Development and Alumni Relations Management 1 Responsible to the Vice President for overall leadership and direct supervision of staff and processes related to biographical, prospect research, gift and pledge processing and information systems. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required. Five+ years of progressively responsible work experience in a fundraising operation, financial administration or transferable experience required. Managerial experience.

Development and Alumni Relations Management 2 Responsible to executive leadership for strategic leadership, direction, and goal-setting; Represents the institution in front of key internal and external stakeholders. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required. Five+ years of progressively responsible work experience in a fundraising operation, financial administration, and higher education required. Managerial experience.

Development and Alumni Relations Management 3 Responsible to the University President to serve as the chief development officer for the university and provide leadership for all major fundraising activity; administrating and managing all development and fundraising and alumni affairs programs; serving as President/CEO of the ETSU Foundation and coordinating all activities of the Board of Directors and membership; supervising administrative and classified personnel; and performing other related duties as assigned. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required. Seven+ years of progressively responsible work experience in a fundraising operation, financial administration, and higher education required. Managerial experience.