Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate

Job Title

Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate

Engineering | Knowlton School of Architecture

The Knowlton School Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive stewardship programming that engages the alumni and donors of the Austin

E. Knowlton School of Architecture. This position may require some work during evenings and weekends, and occasional travel.

The Engagement and Alumni Relations, Senior Associate works with the Knowlton School Director, Director of Development, Alumni Engagement and Operations Manager and the College of Engineering Advancement team and The Ohio State University Alumni Association to develop and enhance engagement and fundraising opportunities for Knowlton alumni and friends.

• Identify and cultivate donor prospects from the school’s alumni, friends and professional practitioner network; assist in coordinating Knowlton annual giving initiatives; support the school's Office Associateship Program (OAP) by being a point of contact for participating firms and donors, soliciting renewals, creating and distributing OAP invoices, and tracking pledges; act as liaison to the Knowlton School Alumni Society, advise the Society board and assist in meeting coordination and program implementation;
  
  serve as the school’s Alumni Relations Officer (ARO) to the Ohio State University Alumni Association; generate gift acknowledgements and fund reports using The Advancement System (TAS) database; collect data and conduct research in support of school advancement priorities; coordinate with the Knowlton Communication Team on the development of print and digital assets for the school’s alumni, friends and donors.
• Schedule, plan and execute all Knowlton School advancement events: commencement, OAP receptions, alumni reunions, fundraising events, advisory council meetings, VIP donor events, and alumni receptions in Central Ohio and other markets.
• Manage the school's donor relations/events budget; hire, train and supervise student staff.
• Collaborate with school leadership and other staff to develop programming that supports career development for young alumni: coordinate the Knowlton School Mentorship Program; facilitate planning of the annual Knowlton School Career Fair; assist in arranging mock interviews, internship postings, firm visits and similar programming.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of professional work experience in higher education, non‑profit organizations or similar fields.
• Event management experience.

• Experience with donor and alumni relations, and experience working in higher education strongly desired.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

The target hiring range for this job profile is $51,500 - $67,250. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Knowlton Hall (0017)

Regular

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.