Senior Director, URMC Alumni & Volunteer Engagement

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Job Location (Full Address): 300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Department: 100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement

Work Shift:

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- Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 116 Compensation Range: $ - $ The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement for the University of Rochester Medicine (URochester Medicine) Academic Programs is responsible for the strategic planning, creation and implementation of a comprehensive alumni and student engagement program that fosters strong and life-long relationships. Constituents include alumni and students from the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD), School of Nursing (SON) and Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH).

This position reports to the Executive Director for University of Rochester Medicine Programs and works collaboratively with colleagues in the URochester Medicine Advancement Academic Programs, UR Advancement, and leadership and administration in the three schools to maximize engagement to build loyalty, institutional pride, and volunteer and philanthropic support. This role will involve some travel in support of various alumni events and visits with specific alumni of the different schools to drive engagement efforts and cultivate relationships.

Additionally, the position will interact with the Deans and Directors of the schools, senior administration and faculty.

• Create and implement an annual plan that promotes alumni engagement and financial support through creative programming and thoughtful event strategies that reinforce priorities and goals of SMD, SON, and EIOH.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the University of Rochester Medicine Advancement Academic Programs Alumni Relations including hands on project management, staff supervision and hiring, performance appraisals, and make recommendations on staffing structure and promotions.
• This role will directly oversee an Assistant Director and two Associate Directors.

• In collaboration with UR Advancement colleagues, develop and implement strategic programs that foster strong relations, goodwill and philanthropy with alumni and students from EIOH, SON, and SMD.
• A special focus on regional and affinity networks.
• Oversee the Meliora Weekend program planning and event execution for Academic Programs in partnership with the Associate Director and Assistant Directors.
• Partners with the team to set and exceed attendance and giving participation goals with the help of reunion volunteers and the team.
• Oversee the student and new alumni engagement programs (0-15 years out) for SMD, SON and EIOH led by the Associate Director in partnership with student services.
• Develop innovative programs that build institutional pride amongst the student population.
• Educate graduating students about alumni benefits and engage them in programs.
• Recommends and implements value-added services for SMD, SON and EIOH alumni, such as alumni online communities and class notes, enhancements and maintenance of the alumni web pages and social media and broadcast emails.
• Works closely with UR Alumni Relations and UR Marketing/Communications.
• Maintains overall responsibility for SMD, SON and EIOH awards process, coordinating with alumni, and colleagues in URochester Medicine Advancement, Stewardship and Communications in strong partnership with alumni relations colleagues who provide support.
• Troubleshoots alumni issues, responds to alumni inquiries and prepares correspondence to alumni partnering with the Associate Directors and Assistant Director.
• Oversees Class Notes for SMD, SON and EIOH led by the Program Assistant.
• In collaboration with UR Advancement colleagues (Annual Fund, Reunion Giving, UR Alumni Relations, Special Events, Communications, etc.), oversee the leadership and vision of events, including the engagement and programming and how they work together to enhance the alumni and student experience in the overall program such as Day of Giving, Day of Gratitude, and I Heart SMD, SON and EIOH Day.
• Represents the University, URochester Medicine, EIOH, SON, and SMD at events as…