Coordinator of Community Relations

POSITION: Coordinator of Community Relations

SUPERVISOR: Director of Alumni Relations

DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement & Public Affairs

LOCATION: Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH

JOB TYPE: Full-time – 32 Hours

SOC CODE: 11-3012

General Job Description for the Coordinator of Community Relations:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Alumni Relations, the employee will develop and execute a membership recruitment/sustainability plan for LIFE@TU; solicit and secure sponsor ships and donations; assist the Advancement Team with fundraising for the LIFE@TU Endowment, annual gifts, and planned giving for LIFE@TU; and manage LIFE@TU volunteers. The Coordinator will also develop and execute a plan to bring LIFE@TU and Tech for Seniors into assisted living facilities and other community locations, including sustainable virtual, live-streamed, and recorded learning opportunities.

The position supports high-quality educational programming and helps LIFE@TU members stay engaged with Tiffin University and one another.

Major Duties and Responsibilities for the Coordinator of Community Relations:

• Develop and execute a membership recruitment, retention, and sustainability plan for LIFE@TU in Tiffin, Seneca County, surrounding counties, assisted living communities, and virtual audiences; track membership, attendance, renewals, and scholarship opportunities.
• Manage LIFE@TU volunteers, including leading the curriculum committee and serving as an ex officio member on other committees as needed; coordinate student workers and volunteer assignments.
• Plan and coordinate member-driven educational programming, including approximately 20 weekly sessions per academic year (10 fall/10 spring), Tech for Seniors, and approved special or summer programs.
• Coordinate speakers, curriculum, facilities, technology, registrations, nametags, communications, parking, accessibility, member hospitality, and weekly setup and tear down of sessions; ensure timely preparation and follow-up.
• Solicit and secure sponsor ships for LIFE@TU; develop a prospect pipeline, conduct outreach and visits, prepare proposals, steward sponsors, and coordinate recognition and renewal with Advancement.
• Assist the Advancement Team with fundraising for the LIFE@TU Endowment, annual gifts, and planned giving; identify prospective donors, facilitate introductions, share program impact, and coordinate solicitations and stewardship with the Advancement team.
• Develop and execute a plan to bring LIFE@TU and Tech for Seniors into assisted living facilities and other community locations through live streaming and on-demand library access; cultivate relationships with facility leaders, coordinate pilots and partnership agreements, and evaluate resident participation and satisfaction.
• Assist with weekly setup and tear down of sessions.
• Communicate regularly with current, new, and prospective members, speakers, volunteers, partners, and sponsors; work with Marketing on social media and other communications appropriate for the demographic.
• Connect LIFE@TU members with the broader University community by promoting appropriate TU events, student engagement, volunteerism, philanthropy, and other opportunities to contribute time, talent, and treasure.
• Monitor program revenue and expenses; support annual budgeting, invoices, purchasing, reconciliations, sponsor records, and accurate reporting, obtain required approvals before making financial commitments.
• Maintain accurate membership, donor, sponsor, and partner records in approved University systems; comply with data integrity, privacy, and security policies.
• Collaborate with Advancement, Marketing, Events, IT, Dining Services, Security, faculty, and community partners; provide regular work plans, progress…