Reporting to the Director of Alumni Engagement, the Engagement Officer is responsible for soliciting annual gifts from, and identifying engagement opportunities for Mount St. Mary’s alumni.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of alumni to:
  • Promote staying connected, informed and involved;
  • Recruit and expand the Mount’s professional network;
  • Encourage annual giving.
• Connect with alumni based on university priorities through email, social media, mailings, phone calls, and face to face meetings. Travel may be up to 40% of the time.
• Identify alumni as potential volunteers and board prospects for roles including National Alumni Association Council, Young Alumni Council, reunion, and class committees.
• Identify, recruit and train volunteers for assigned reunion committees.
  • Assist committees with planning of celebratory events.
  • Oversee marketing plan and timeline for reunion communications.
  • Implement and execute class reunion events and solicitations in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Operations for the Office of Alumni Engagement.
  • Assist with solicitation efforts for reunion programs, including but not limited to letters, promotional material and resources.
• Plan, organize, and administer the programming of a Class Agent program. Maintain regular contact with class volunteers. Coordinate conference calls and/or on-site meetings.
• Assist with the coordination of class reunion and peer-to-peer outreach programs for reunion giving, One Mount One Day, etc., including establishing, training and motivating volunteers as well as providing necessary staff support.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating a meaningful donor stewardship experience that fosters a long-term engagement and investment
• Provide programming support for alumni regional chapters and events sponsored by the National Alumni Association.
• Act as an official representative for the Office of Alumni Engagement at Alumni and University functions.
• Present Mount St. Mary’s University mission/vision to gathered groups as needed.

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience in fundraising or related work experience, or a combination of education and/or experience in fundraising or related work experience totaling approximately 5 years. Undergraduate advancement experience may be considered for work related experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Possess and demonstrate interpersonal relationship skills such that one can work independently and in a multi- layered team environment while fostering positive relationships, teamwork, and cooperation so that the organization can be successful in meeting its goals.
• Willingness to travel and work evening hours and weekends.
• Familiarity with database computer software and computer applications with excellent skills especially in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge and concern for Catholic education.
• Must have a driver’s license.

Salary/Benefits:

This is a full-time position with full benefits and annual, holiday and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary’s University, retirement program with a match as well as a generous paid time off schedule. Competitive salary commensurate to experience.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in development and/or advancement
• Supervisory experience with direct reports and/or volunteers
• Experience in project management
• Experience in data management and report compilation
• Evidence of initiative, resourcefulness and ability to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines