Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

CCAD's Development department is seeking a professional who enjoys fast-paced roles, can work independently with little supervision, is a critical thinker, and has the ability to multi-task to fill this role. The Development staff is a highly collaborative and cohesive team, providing a wide range of high-quality services throughout the campus. We are dedicated to our mission of being an agile, trusted, strategic partner who delivers sustainable services and solutions that contribute to CCAD's success through the attraction, retention and engagement of a talented creative, diverse and inclusive workforce and we would love for you to join our team!

SUMMARY

The Alumni Engagement Coordinator reports to the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Development and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive alumni engagement and communications strategy, aligned with the college's strategic plan. This position will serve as the primary relationship manager between alumni and the college with responsibilities to design and deliver effective engagement strategies across all stages of the student-to-alumni life-cycle. This includes communicating, sharing, and building awareness of current and new CCAD programs and initiatives to help build, maintain, and improve relationships and create opportunities for alumni involvement. This position will identify and respond to alumni needs and interests, and manage regular communications to the alumni community through email marketing and social media platforms. The Alumni Engagement Coordinator will also work closely with the Development Team to establish best practices and strategies for alumni giving, and will direct alumni engagement through special events and programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate college-wide efforts to "activate alumni" through lifelong learning, connectivity, and celebration, as detailed in the college's strategic plan
• Develop and implement a comprehensive vision and multi-year plan for alumni engagement that aligns with the college's strategic goals
• Develop and manage an Alumni Advisory Board to strengthen connections between alumni, the college, and one another
• Develop and manage CCAD's Alumni Mentoring Program that connects current students with alumni
• Manage and plan all alumni-related events, including virtual and in-person events, as well as local, regional and out of state events in collaboration with the AVP for Development
• Serve on committees for large campus events with alumni components, including but not limited to Commencement, Chroma, and Art Fair
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to direct consistent communication strategies for alumni, increase alumni engagement through communications, and cultivate media attention about alumni success
• Collaborate with the Career Services Office to identify opportunities for alumni to connect with current students and assist with the school-to-career pipeline
• Collaborate with the Student Engagement & Inclusion Office to identify opportunities for alumni to connect with current students through student-focused events and programming
• Serve as the college's primary representative for all alumni-related inquiries and requests, and remain knowledgeable and current on all CCAD programs and plans, as well as student offerings and faculty to effectively represent the college to the alumni community
• Manage the CCAD alumni email address and CCAD alumni social media accounts; respond to concerns and inquiries arising from these accounts in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate alumni benefits and programming on an annual basis and make recommendations for additional benefits based on alumni feedback and best practices
• Manage the Alumni Engagement budget and forecast future budget needs to meet alumni outreach goals
• Use verifiable assessment strategies to regularly measure key performance indicators of alumni engagement, and provide recommendations to senior leadership about the college's opportunities to deepen alumni engagement
• Develop and manage content for all alumni web pages
• Document all communications with alumni and assist in keeping alumni records up-to-date in Raiser's Edge
• Collaborate closely with the Development Team to develop best practices and strategies for alumni giving and stewardship
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Development

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Very high level of attention to detail
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills (written and verbal) necessary in order to communicate diplomatically and effectively with all constituents.
• Innate ability to work steadily and calmly in high pressure situations.
• Must exhibit initiative, optimism, follow through, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Display sound and accurate judgment with an ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions; including appropriate people in the decision-making process; and ensure timely decisions are made.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university (preferably from CCAD).
• Work experience in higher education is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand: walk: and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

COMPENSATION: This position is full-time, exempt. Compensation is commensurate on experience and qualifications. CCAD offers a benefits package including: vacation time, additional paid time off while the college is closed during winter break, sick time accrual, health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, campus parking, and free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

CCAD Vaccination Requirement Notice

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is committed to protecting our students, employees, and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, and in consideration of guidance released by the state of Ohio, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a variety of public health authorities and professional organizations, CCAD is implementing a vaccination requirement policy for its students and employees.

All employees, including on-campus, hybrid, or fully remote status, are required to receive the Covid-19 vaccination as determined by CCAD and provide proof of their fully vaccinated status upon hire.

Reasonable Accommodation: Employees in need of an exemption from this policy requirement due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief must request a Request for Exemption form from Human Resources to begin the interactive accommodation process after an official offer of employment is accepted. Accommodations will be considered and/or granted where they do not cause CCAD undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Please direct any questions regarding this notice to Human Resources at humanresources@ccad.edu.

*CCAD reserves the right to modify, supplement, revise, or rescind any part of this notice as it deems necessary or appropriate with notification.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. CCAD's Presidential Commission on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works to help CCAD grow with intention into a more inclusive and equitable institution. Learn more at ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

As an educational and cultural institution, a culture of equity and inclusion is not an add-on at CCAD, rather it is central to how we define creative excellence and the health of our institution. CCAD believes that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. At CCAD, we are determined to foster an environment of inclusion and equity. CCAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

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