Alumni Relations Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto
University of Toronto
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Toronto, Canada

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Date Posted:07/13/2023


Req ID: 32758


Faculty/Division:
Innis College


Department:
Innis College


Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)


Position Number:


Description:


About us:


The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.


Your opportunity:


Founded in 1964, Innis College serves as both an academic and social community for undergraduate students within the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto.

We provide an intimate setting and informal home for about 2,200 undergraduate students.

We value student involvement and leadership and are proud to be the only college at UofT to ensure parity-governance between students and staff/faculty.

We seek to cultivate a strong sense of shared purpose and community, while fostering the development of the whole student.


The Alumni Relations Officer reports to the Associate Director, Advancement in a results oriented, fast-paced, team environment where he/she plays a key role in delivering programming to increase alumni engagement levels among a broad, diversified base of alumni and in alignment with institutional-wide fundraising campaigns.

The incumbent also works collaboratively with other Alumni Relations Officers to assist the Advancement team in achieving the goals of Advancement, particularly with respect to relationship building with alumni and future alumni.


Your responsibilities will include:


  • Fostering positive relationships with alumni
  • Implementing programs that allow current students and alumni to engage with one another
  • Promoting alumni engagement opportunities to academic units, graduating students, industry partners and alumni
  • Responding to requests from alumni regarding participation in volunteer activities
  • Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
  • Fostering positive relationships with prospective and existing donors
  • Researching and writing nominations for various awards
  • Generating reports to analyze the impact of programming on alumni engagement

Essential Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum three years of recent and relevant experience with a proven track record of success
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders
  • Experience using market research and program data to evaluate initiatives and make recommendations
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and results oriented environment
  • Proven ability to motivate others, ie. volunteers, students, team members, donors
  • Strong team player who values collaboration
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, relationship building and planning skills, attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of and commitment to diversity, tact and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex multistakeholder environment

Assets (Nonessential):


  • Familiarity with University/higher education policies, structures and systems

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Approachable
  • Possess a positive attitude
  • Resourceful
  • Team player
  • Thoughtful


This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.


Closing Date: 07/21/2023, 11:59PM ET


Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing


Schedule:
Full-Time


Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:


Job Category:
Administrative / Managerial

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