Manager, Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations

3 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Manager, Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations

**Department/Unit**
- Arts - Dean's Office

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S98-23

**Employee Group**
- DPMG

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Part Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 0.6

**Salary**
- $56,685 - $75,834 per annum. This is a 60% FTE position, so annual salary will be pro-rated to $34,011 - $45,500

**Classification**
- ADM-05

**Provisional Statement**
- This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months._

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- Reporting to the Development Officer, the Manager of Alumni Engagement and Donor Relations plays a primary role in the success of the Engagement Development Model (EDM) for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The position is dedicated primarily to early-stage cultivation and development of affinity. This work is guided by the University’s strategic priorities and the priorities of the Faculty as set out by the Dean. This position is responsible for project management of signature engagement events and annual lectures in the Faculty.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop, deliver and evaluate Faculty-based alumni, donor, student and community engagement plans, programs and events.
- Build and maintain relationships between alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at regional, national and international levels.
- Develop, implement and manage an annual strategic alumni plan. Ensure strategic communications and marketing for the Faculty’s engagement and donor relations plans.
- Work closely with the Office of Advancement, coordinate and oversee logistics of events (lectures, dinners, receptions, recognition activities, awards banquets, class reunions, convocation support, and other activities).
- Discover and develop volunteerism opportunities for alumni and friends.
- Lead the Faculty in managing donor engagement and recognition.

**Note**
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.

**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in relevant area of study and a minimum of three years’ experience in a related business, marketing, public relations, or communications role (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Event management experience.
- Well developed skills in oral communications, writing and editing.
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point) and the ability to work with data sets.
- Strong capabilities with digital platforms, social media best practices, contact management programs, digital communications, and the ability to analyze effectiveness within these arenas.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
- Must be highly organized with excellent time management, goal setting and problem-solving skills.

**Assets**
- Experience working with alumni / donor databases or a knowledge of databases.

**Job Competencies**
Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**
- Posting Detail Information**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 03/21/2023

**Close Date**
- 04/04/2023

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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