Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible work schedule
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) at the University of Minnesota is a leading academic and research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge of the living world and applying insights to promote a healthier planet and improved human health. Home to five academic departments, including two shared with the Medical School, a research institute, field stations, and a plant conservatory, CBS serves as a hub connecting diverse disciplines from medicine to agriculture. The college is known for delivering exceptional student experiences through active learning, rigorous research, and innovative biology education methods. This integrated approach enables CBS to foster a vibrant academic... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least four years of relevant experience
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel to regional and national locations
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in event management and donor management software
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience with budget management
- Knowledge of and interest in biological sciences or related fields.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- At least four years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience in relationship building
- Serving as a lead in project management or event planning
- 5-8 years of development, alumni relations, project management, event management, communications, marketing or other transferrable experience
- Background in and/or knowledge of and interest in the biological sciences, alumni relations, and community engagement
- Experience working with managing a budget and using event-related applications such as formstack and DMS event module
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with excellent judgment and attention to detail but also collaboratively in a team environment
- Exceptional organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of higher education and familiarity with University systems and structure.
Job Duties
- Work with CBS collegiate leadership to develop and execute a holistic plan for engaging alumni along the continuum from recent graduates to retired individuals
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the CBS graduate and undergraduate student experience to fully maximize the alumni and student experience
- Develop and partner with CBS units on programming designed to engage alumni at current student activities and events including mentoring programs, speaking engagements, and professional networking opportunities
- Build positive relationships with members of the internal CBS community through event attendance, speaking opportunities, and involvement in college activities that instill the concept of alumni in the student experience
- Build connections and develop relationships with alumni across key industries and leverage relationships for current students, the broader alumni-base, and philanthropic opportunities
- Utilize recent alumni survey data to create unique experiences for CBS alumni in a variety of life stages in order to strengthen affinity towards the College and grow the philanthropic pipeline
- Collaborate with CBS Communications to lead and shape alumni-related messaging, by providing strategic input, content expertise, and feedback to ensure effective and engaging communications
- Develop strategic partnerships with other University units on meaningful collaborations that advance the College's and University's alumni engagement goals
- Leverage and analyze data to evaluate return on investment performance metrics for alumni programs and events
- Represent the College of Biological Sciences at University of Minnesota Alumni Association and University meetings
- Serve as a member of the CBS Advancement team, ensuring that alumni engagement efforts align with and contribute to the College's advancement strategy
- Plan, manage, and execute alumni and other advancement events
- Partner with CBS departments and units to create unique in-person and virtual alumni engagement experiences via existing programming or by creating new opportunities
- Partner with UMF MEvents team on event-related communications, invite lists, and attendee management
- Manage and track alumni relations budget
- Record alumni engagement in the University's donor management system (DMS).
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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