| Job Duties: The College of Fine Arts and Communication is seeking to hire a permanent, full-time, EHRA-NF, at-will12-month position as the Director of Alumni Relations and Community Outreach.
The Director will:
· Report to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication and liaise with the ECU Advancement Office and Advancement Officers.
· In conjunction with the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, the Directors of the Schools, and ECU Advancement, coordinate alumni and community outreach/communication as well as the fundraising efforts of the College and the four schools within the College (Art and Design, Communication, Music, Theatre and Dance).
Duties of the Director include the following, but are not limited to:
Alumni Relations Activities
· Serve as the College's Alumni Relations/Annual Giving Officer in collaboration with the ECU Office of Alumni Relations and the ECU Foundation.
· Coordinate the with Schools' various alumni groups.
· Plan and implement the College's homecoming activities, reunions, alumni cultivation/stewardship, and special events.
· Coordinate College's social media outreach to alumni, friends, and other donors.
· Work with Directors to schedule visits with alumni and donors.
· Other alumni relations duties as assigned by the Dean.
Annual Giving and Major Donor Activities
· Identify and nurture volunteer leadership.
· Donor cultivation and stewardship.
· Prospect identification for annual gifts.
· Cultivation and solicitation of gifts of all levels to the College and Schools.
· Work with the University Advancement Officers on fundraising programs and follow through to completion.
· Work to increase giving levels from existing donors across all Schools and programs.
· Coordinate College's direct mail and tele-fund program including outreach to alumni, Friends, and other donors.
· Ensure that the messages conveyed through all giving initiatives accurately reflect the mission, vision, and priorities of the College of Fine Arts and Communication and East Carolina University.
· In conjunction with school directors, participate in the activities of friends and alumni groups in support of programs in the School of Art and Design, School of Communication, School of Music, School of Theatre and Dance, and Performing Arts Series.
· Coordinate with schools' alumni organizations in support of alumni/donor relations and Internship cultivation.
· Other general fundraising activities as assigned by the Dean
· Regular weekend and evening work is required.
· Willingness and ability to travel.
As Director of Alumni Relations and Community Outreach, the applicant must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as well as to manage volunteers. This position requires the ability to function in a complex organizational environment that demands flexibility, patience, and focus. The applicant must have the ability to solicit gifts independently and with the assistance of volunteers, directors, chairs, and faculty; use sound judgement in sensitive, confidential situations; work with high-level volunteers and key faculty and staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors; articulate the goals and mission of the College of Fine Arts and Communication and East Carolina University to multiple constituencies; and be a creative thinker and self-starter.
This position is contingent upon available funding. Special Instructions To Application: East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelors and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered provided the applicant has significant and directly related development experience at a school, college, or university level. Full time or Part time: Full Time Position Location (city): Greenville Position Number: 930568 Organizational Unit Overview: The College of Fine Arts and Communication offers opportunities for students to broaden their understanding of the human experience through arts and communication. As the public face of the university, comprised of the Schools of Art, Music, Theater and Dance, and Communication, the College offers outreach and demonstrates leadership through performance and exhibition, community and business partnerships and continuing education for a diverse population of learners. |
