Job Description

Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with campus leaders, develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan for alumni/ae outreach, engagement, and giving. Key measurables for program success are how alumni/ae functions aid in recruitment, retention, graduation, and employment.

2. Design and implement an Annual Fund with alumni/ae as key fundraising targets. Plan and implement a series of alumni/ae events throughout the year, including those that

cultivate alumni/ae to contribute to Touro.

2.1. Develop and implement alumni/ae campaigns for private support to encourage increased financial support of Touro (i.e., increase the alumni/ae participation rate).

3. Identify and cultivate relationships with alumni/ae for the purposes of closer engagement with Touro including, but not limited to, philanthropic leadership, mentorship of students, volunteer participation, event planning and participation, and campus partnership initiatives.

3.1. Nurture the growth of the Touro alumni/ae network through the use of technology and social engagement.

3.2. Grow a Touro mentorship program, connecting alumni/ae to current students.

3.3. Implement an alumni/ae benefits program.

3.4. Spearhead the development and appointment of a Touro Alumni/ae Advisory Council.

3.5. Develop and execute a print-on-demand spirit store with Touro-branded gear.

3.6. Serve as the main campus liaison between programmatic alumni/ae groups and the wider university community, fostering increased involvement by building strong alumni/ae

connections that meet the overall university\xe2\x80\x99s strategic plan and goals.

3.7. Manage the advancement office\xe2\x80\x99s planning, writing and production of alumni/ae

publications, correspondence, and related communications to support a strong alumni/ae

program.

4. Assist the Campus President and Provost, the Vice President for Advancement, and Deans in all aspects of alumni/ae management.

4.1. Research, draft, and write reports, funding proposals, and correspondence related to alumni/ae engagement and development.

4.2. Advise on the proper storage of alumni/ae information in Raiser\xe2\x80\x99s Edge.

4.3. Prepare an annual budget.

4.4. Design and coordinate swag and giveaways.

4.5. Coordinate with the Director of Donor Engagement, Director of Advancement Services, and Vice President for Advancement on all alumni/ae events including fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events both on a small scale and with large groups connected to the Advancement role.

5. Other duties as assigned that support the engagement of Touro alumni/ae.

Qualifications

Education:

Baccalaureate degree required from an accredited college or university with preference given to candidates with advanced degrees.

Experience:

\xc2\xb7 Minimum of two to four years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in alumni/ae relations, preferably in higher education.

\xc2\xb7 One to two years of project management experience.

\xc2\xb7 Experience in writing, organizing, and executing alumni/ae relations annual and long-range strategic plans and budgets.

\xc2\xb7 Experience writing, editing, and moving a printed project through design, print, and mail logistics.

\xc2\xb7 Prefer experience working with board members, volunteers, students, and other external constituencies.

Skills & Abilities:

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated commitment to fostering a professional experience that feels fluid, calm, and harmonious through the use of soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, a positive attitude, creativity, and empathy.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to create a diverse program to engage and build life-long relationships with Touro\xe2\x80\x99s alumni/ae.

\xc2\xb7 Comfort in working with highly trained medical and health care professionals.

\xc2\xb7 Experience in writing, organizing, and executing fundraising and alumni/ae relations annual and long-range strategic plans.

\xc2\xb7 Experience writing, editing, and moving a printed project through design, print, and mail logistics.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.

\xc2\xb7 Strong verbal and professional written and oral communication skills.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to coordinate efforts with faculty and administrative offices.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to interact with diplomacy, confidentiality, and tact amid influential community leaders and diverse groups.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to organize and manage special event logistics to include audience development, invitation design, mailing, catering, etc.

Essential Characteristics:

Teammate

Collegial

Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Heartfelt commitment to Touro\xe2\x80\x99s cause

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Resilient

Determined

Humble

Having deep integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Willing to persevere through adversity and the prototypical \xe2\x80\x98no\xe2\x80\x99 of sales work

Storyteller

Motivator

Researcher

Creative thinker

HOURS

Mon \xe2\x80\x93 Thurs, 8:00 am \xe2\x80\x93 5:00 pm

Friday, 8:00 am \xe2\x80\x93 3:00 pm

Please note weekend and evening work will be necessary.

Institutional and Cultural Commitments:

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a professional experience and team culture that feels fluid, calm, and harmonious through the use of soft skills such as an enduring positive attitude, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, and empathy.

Demonstrated commitment to Touro University\xe2\x80\x99s values, including:

Ethics:

Personal accountability and professional ethics in all things we do. Demonstrated understanding of Touro policies and guidelines. Simultaneous focus on individual development and the greater good.

Integrity:

Teamwork to achieve departmental goals and fulfill the Touro mission, focused on the needs of

our students. Robust communication and collaboration to include others and ensure continued

learning. Contribution to a workplace environment that fosters growth, intellectual inquiry, and

innovation.

Respect:

Treatment of all people with dignity, respect, and inclusion. Interactions with students,

employees, partners, and members of the community that always conveys an attitude of

helpfulness, client service with a focus on positive outcomes, and cheerfulness. Recognition that the little things are often the big things: being on time, giving your best effort, helping others, keeping promises. Being kind.

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