Job Description

The Department of Development and Alumni Engagement is seeking applications for the position of Alumni Engagement Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the University in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interact effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, alumni, students, and other customers of our services; learn and use operating practices of the department and the University
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Alumni Engagement Office and adhere to a budget
• Oversee Alumni Association Operations - Serve as ex-officio on the board, report on alumni activities, record meetings, manage alumni programs (Insurance, discounts, etc.), and follow the association by-laws and constitution. Organize and execute the Distinguished and Inspiring Alumni Awards on behalf of the Alumni Association
• Oversee UPEI Alumni Chapters - lead alumni chapter strategy for growth and engagement through establishing and building relationships with alumni locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
• Partner with colleagues across campus to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in various university opportunities (recruitment, faculty engagement, New Student Orientation, etc.)
• Supervise the Alumni Engagement Coordinator in setting strategy and implementing alumni outreach activities, including reunions, newsletters, homecoming, website content, frame sales, New Student Orientation, etc.
• Supervise the Alumni Engagement Coordinator in the strategy and execution of the UPEI Annual Fund campaign to achieve $150,000+ goal in annual giving
• Work with the campus community to build communication and benefits offered to alumni and strengthen personal contact
• Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit funds for select special projects and events in collaboration with Development colleagues to increase support from alumni
• Engage, track, and report on alumni engagement activities for departmental use and for strategic planning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree is required and a minimum of 5 years related work experience
• Highly organized in thought and action, the successful candidate will have a broad background and successful track-record in relationship building and engaging diverse constituencies around common interests
• As a strategic level thinker and planner, the candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to create and implement a strategic plan developed in collaboration with the University and the Alumni Association Board of Directors
• Experience with fund development, ideally in a post-secondary education environment, would be considered an asset

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

Closing date: March 8, 2023 (6:00 pm AST)

University of Prince Edward Island