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Program Manager of Alumni Engagement & Outreach
Job Description
Position Number:
123568Title:
Program ManagerFunctional Title:
Program Manager of Alumni Engagement & OutreachCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.0Unit:
VPUR-People and EngagementCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Alumni Association connects, cultivates, and channels the power of Terps to enrich themselves and advance the University. Career programs are one of the four main priorities of the Alumni Association Strategic Plan and we will be implementing existing and new programs to “empower Terps to live a life of meaning and impact.”
The Manager of Alumni Engagement and Outreach will play an integral role in engaging our alumni through meaningful professional networking and mentorship opportunities, both in-person and online. The Program Manager will create and execute a strategic plan that helps alumni build skills and relationships to advance their careers and achieve their professional goals. This will include managing a robust portfolio of events and opportunities to help alumni gain new connections to find jobs and directly connect with fellow alumni, and may include:
Mentorship & Networking
- Oversee and grow online networking platform
- Create and execute mentorship programming in partnership with relevant campus stakeholders and notable alumni
- Create opportunities for student-to-alum and alum-to-alum mentorship and networking
Alumni Career Connection and Skills Building Events & Initiatives
- Independently create and execute career connection events & opportunities including but not limited to:
- Signature Career week
- Speed networking/mentoring
- Affinity/interest based networking (job seekers, career changes, recent graduates, and other life stage-based programming efforts)
- Skills building workshops and events
- Career Resources including Coaches Corner and Career Guides
In addition, the Program Manager will oversee all virtual career programs. This includes creating marketing plans and email copy to drive participation rates, creating and editing written and video content, and facilitating technical updates to improve platforms.
As we implement our new strategic plan, specific career, mentorship and networking programs may shift.
This position will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:
Experience:
- A minimum of five years of experience in alumni relations, event management, career/professional development or related field.
- Successful candidates must have experience working with/executing virtual programs, as well as experience creating marketing pieces (such as emails or newsletters).
- Candidates must also have experience with Advance or similar data management platform or CRM.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Passion for or the willingness to learn the mission and vision of the Alumni Association.
- Experience with mentorship programs, planning career-related events.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team, as well as independently execute.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
- Creative thinker, problem solver and self starter.
- High degree of attention to detail.
- Collaborative and able to interact effectively with both external and internal audiences and capable of building strong working relationships in a complex environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, prioritize tasks, think proactively, work independently, using good judgment and expertise to make decisions.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and Zoom, or similar products.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Must have reliable transportation to accommodate working evenings/weekends.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree
- Experience with online-based applications
- An understanding and appreciation of the values of a public higher education institution and the ability to articulate them to internal and external constituencies.
- Prior experience with an institution of higher education.
- Experience with Drupal, InDesign and other similar software.
Additional Information:
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off; Tuition Remission; Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage; Retirement benefits; Family Care; and more.
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Salary Range is the high $60,000s to low $80,000s.
This position allows for a combination of in-person and telework days as approved by the supervisor. Guidance regarding hybrid work is subject to change at any time to align with operational or business needs.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard equipment and keyboards. Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Posting Date:
07/25/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
08/22/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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