Associate Director of Global Alumni Engagement, SAS Advancement - University of Pennsylvania

University Overview


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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.




The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.








Posted Job Title

Associate Director of Global Alumni Engagement, SAS Advancement





Job Profile Title

Alumni Officer B





Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Alumni Engagement, the Associate Director of Global Alumni Engagement manages alumni activity and volunteer pipelines for the School of Arts and Sciences, including but not limited to the Professional Women’s Alliance, College Alumni Mentoring Programs, and new SAS Inclusion initiatives. The Associate Director will implement new strategies to develop and sustain alumni, parent, and constituent satisfaction and participation as volunteers and donors with Penn Arts & Sciences. They will liaise with campus partners, including the College Office, Career Services, and academic departments, to facilitate alumni recruitment for career mentoring initiatives. The Associate Director will be creative, strategic, and collaborative in their approach to constituency engagement, working with colleagues across campus and alumni volunteers to advance the mission of Penn Arts and Sciences.





Job Description


Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences' Office of Advancement is committed to the advancement, promotion and support of the strategic agenda of the School through fundraising and public relations efforts. The Advancement office strives to enhance the quality, reputation and financial strength of the School by securing critical resources to support existing and new initiatives and by building a full appreciation of SAS faculty, students, and initiatives through a broad range of media and programs




Duties/Job Responsibilities:

+ Implement annual and multi-year plans and strategies for the substantive engagement of a diverse spectrum of alumni and volunteer leaders. Increase alumni engagement with Penn Arts & Sciences by expanding volunteer leadership opportunities. Manage volunteer leaders' recruitment, training, and implementation by collaborating with relevant offices, leveraging alumni volunteer recommendations, and proactively identifying prospective volunteers.

+ Develop and implement strategies to diversify volunteer engagement, identify, engage, and enlist volunteer leaders from underrepresented and equity-deserving groups, support their success, and work with others to remove barriers to inclusion and belonging for such community members. Establish a new series of events and initiatives focused on diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

+ Manage SASOA’s volunteer boards to ensure that they are focused on the growth of engagement, leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy of Penn Arts & Sciences alumni and constituents. Continue to seek opportunities to expand the scope of volunteer boards through membership, events, and outreach.

+ Support SASOA's signature alumni engagement events with an eye toward continuous improvement and evaluation. Maintain alumni engagement-related aspects of digital presence, including the intranet and volunteer assets. Develop effective marketing strategies and targeted communications and manage volunteer tracking and database processes.

+ Partner with the Director of Annual Giving and MGOs to leverage alumni engagement programs and initiatives to drive annual fund participation and prospect development and participate in campaign planning

+ Work closely with SASOA leadership, Major Gift Officers (MGOs), DAR colleagues, and data analytics teams to establish a systematic and ongoing approach to identify and evaluate alumni & constituent volunteers for new and unfilled volunteer needs, focusing on targeted prospects and engaging volunteers as donors.

+ Support key alumni engagement events and programming, both on-campus and regionally, including signature programs such as BenTalks, Salon gatherings, and Alumni weekend events. As part of this effort, staff school and university academic leadership, faculty, SAS board members, and other volunteers as needed.

+ Collaborate with the SAS Advancement communications team to engage alumni through social media and digital branding for Penn Arts and Sciences programming and execute a comprehensive alumni communications strategy.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.






Qualifications:




Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience in a complex higher education institution preferred.

+ Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

+ Ability to execute priorities effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Initiative and the ability to exercise independent judgment to solve problems.

+ Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a professional team.






Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally and work evenings and weekends as needed; a valid driver's license is required .






Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania





Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences





Pay Range

$51,824.00 - $80,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.




Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.




Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.




University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.




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