Engagement and Development Officer

Location:

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1
Primary Category Page:
Staff and Management
Division:
Alumni Affairs and Development

Requisition
Department: OAC Advancement

Employment Type:

Temporary full‑time
Employment Dates: 09/01/2026 to 04/21/2028

Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D) maximizes philanthropic support for the University of Guelph. The Engagement & Development Officer (EDO) helps drive fundraising and engagement for the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), overseeing the college’s awards portfolio and advancing a campaign to raise $75 million annually by 2030.

• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the fundraising team, including pledge reminders, cannon support, briefing notes, and thank‑you letters.
• Stewardship: Support the Stewardship Engagement Manager with stewardship activities.
• Award Management: Oversee strategic management of OAC’s undergraduate, graduate, and Ridgetown College Diploma awards portfolios.
• Donor Engagement: Liaise with donors across all portfolios, especially those in the OAC awards and stewardship portfolios.
• Event Management: Plan and execute stewardship events related to the awards portfolio and other engagement initiatives.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in alumni relations or fundraising.
• 4–6 years of experience in event coordination and planning, including event evaluations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• End‑user database experience (query and entry).
• Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in program development and strategic planning.
• Experience managing volunteers and student employees (recruitment, training, retention, support, recognition).

• Comprehensive Extended Health Care Benefits: immediate enrollment for you and your family.
• Time off: strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during December closure.
• Wellness: yearly flexible spending credit usable for health, wellness, or professional development.
• Learning & Development: curriculum and professional growth opportunities.
• On‑campus activities: discounts on food, apparel, fitness programming, and access to networking events and team building opportunities.
• Impact: work that directly contributes to a brighter future by turning knowledge into action.

The University of Guelph encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, to help diversify our institution.