Engagement and Development Officer

Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Alumni Affairs and Development

Requisition : 2618

Department: OAC Advancement

Employee Type: Temporary

Position Number:

Classification: P&M FT
- Band 03 Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

Posting Date: 06/26/2026

Closing Date: 07/17/2026

Contract Length: Temporary full-time from 09/01/2026 to 04/21/2028

Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D)’s purpose is to maximize philanthropic support for the university’s mission of creating unique solutions for the challenges facing our world. We achieve this purpose by building the kind of deep and sustained relationships with our donors, alumni and friends that increase awareness of, engagement with, and investment in the university’s work. As a member of this campus-wide team, the Engagement & Development Officer epitomizes the department’s shared values of respect, empowerment, integrity, appreciation, and forward focus.

The university is currently planning to launch its first fundraising campaign since 2014. The campaign aims to expand on the university’s recent fundraising growth so that AA&D becomes a team that consistently raises $75 M a year by 2030. By aligning donor passions with the university's ambitious goals, the campaign will boost revenue, elevate the university's global profile, deepen donor relationships, and create a highly developed culture of philanthropy across the university community.

Institutional leaders and volunteers will be highly engaged in advocating for the university's global impact and the vital role of philanthropy in achieving this vision.

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

The Engagement & Development Officer, OAC will possess proven organization, writing, event management and communication skills to work with donors, alumni and volunteers. Changing trends in engagement are creating a need for more dedicated resources, particularly within the founding colleges who have the most donors. Today, donors and alumni demand a personal approach that includes personal interaction and targeted communications to increase engagement and ultimately giving.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• 4‑6 years experience in alumni relations or fundraising.
• 4‑6 years experience in event coordination and planning, including event evaluations.
• Proficient 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 in managing volunteers and student employees (recruitment, training, retention and support, recognition).

Please note that the university recognizes that no single individual will have the following skills/experience in equal measure, but the qualifications below will be used to assess the suitability of candidates throughout the process.

• Comprehensive Extended Health Care Benefits:
  Immediate enrollment in extended health to cover yourself and your family.
• Time off:
  Strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during the December closure to ensure that you are at your best.
• Wellness:
  Extensive wellness programming and a yearly flexible spending credit for health, wellness or professional development.
• Learning & Development:
  Learning and development curriculum and other professional growth opportunities.
• On‑campus
  
  Activities:
  
  Discounts on food and apparel, fitness programming, access to networking events and team building opportunities.
• Improve Life:
  Work that directly impacts a brighter future by turning knowledge into action.

At the university, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our institution.

Include a cover letter along with your resume in your application.