Alumni Relations Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:06/07/2023

Req ID: 31786

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
University College Prog

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto, a welcoming community built on traditions of openness, inclusivity, and diversity.

University College conducts an extensive range of alumni activities, including a Salon series, an alumni book club, and the Alumni of Influence Gala.

As well, alumni participate in an important alumni-student mentorship program for third
- and fourth-year students to assist UC students make connections to help them succeed in achieving their career objectives. We are also home to professors from a range of disciplines who are leading researchers in their fields, and are committed to undergraduate education. UC publishes a magazine twice a year to engage with alumni. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.

Your opportunity:

University College's Office of Advancement provides an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork.

We believe in recognizing and valuing our employees' contributions to the achievement of the Office of Advancement's goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

Implementing programs that allow current students and alumni to engage with one another
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Fostering positive relationships with alumni
Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
Coordinating marketing project activities with creative professionals and vendors
Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
Handling expenses for events
Serving as a resource to a group or on a function

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in advancement, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting, with a proven track record of success in promoting alumni involvement and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working directly with ARBOR, Raiser's Edge or related system.
Experience in tracking purchases against set budget and a proven track record of building programs.
Experience planning and organizing events.
Demonstrated experience and success in generating and realizing concepts to engage alumni.
Experience creating communications materials.
Experience in overseeing multiple projects and meet deadlines, with thorough attention to detail and consistent follow through.
Excellent business acumen and strategic aptitude.
Advanced and proven (oral and written) communication skills with the ability to draft, proofread and edit a range of written material.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and professional presence necessary to interact with alumni, senior volunteers and stakeholders.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Welldeveloped skills in MS Office, database software and web content management systems.
Strong organizational skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel within the GTA.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator
Cooperative
Diplomatic
Motivated selflearner
Responsible
Team player

Closing Date: 06/15/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

**Lived Experience Statement