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Posted: 06-Jan-22
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary: 46251.73 - 82951.47
Assistant Director of Engagement, Communications and DEI
SPH Advancement Team
(9703AR - Advancement Officer 3 - Alumni Relations)
The Assistant Director of Engagement, Communications and DEI for the SPH Advancement Team, is a 12-month, 100% FTE position that will support the work of the School of Public Health as we advance the mission of the school through strong relationships and forge ahead in our renewed commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
This role will provide day-to-day operations support of the communications and events that are critical to the work of alumni and donor relations, and be asked to build the capacity of our staff and volunteers to skillfully address key priorities of the school’s Strategic Plan for Antiracism.
This role will work as part of the Advancement Team, working alongside the Senior Director of Alumni Relations, school partners, and key volunteers to develop and deliver opportunities for engagement, including events, communications, and a best-in-class mentor program for SPH students.
The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in data management and analysis, developing and delivering multi-channel communications, and work well in a collaborative, team environment directly with volunteers, to help activate their commitment to the mission of the School of Public Health. You will have the ability to take initiative as a leader, work independently, and take direction from others.
The School of Public Health is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression in our mission and operations. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an applicant’s record working with individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to academic success. Because the SPH seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce, we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.
Salary range: $62,000 - $72,000 depending on qualifications and level of experience
Review of applications will begin the week of January 20, 2022; the position will remain open until filled.
Key Responsibility 1: Mentor Program (25%)
Direct and manage all mentor facing programming associated with the SPH Mentor Program
Promote and recruit mentors that meet the needs of the students engaged in the mentor program
Manage database and matching process of the annual program
Create and execute strategies to create a program that is responsive to the needs of mentors and students from diverse backgrounds and identities
Act as primary staff liaison to the mentor committee of the SPH Alumni Society board
Plan regular communications that engage participants in the program and keep them up to date on program activities.
Track volunteers in DMS
Survey effectiveness of program at least annually for continuous improvement of programming
Partner with Advancement Team members to identify and cultivate annual giving and major gift prospects from mentor program participants
Plan (strategy, goals, audience) and execute (contracts, vendors, space, menus, communications) for all events that support the SPH mentor program
Key Responsibility 2: Alumni, Volunteer, & Donor Engagement (30%)
Develop affinity networks and other programming to strengthen loyalty between alumni from diverse backgrounds and identities with the SPH and to enhance SPH’s capacity to provide culturally appropriate resources for our alumni and friends of the school
Build the diversity awareness and inclusion practices of alumni volunteers, advancement staff, and train/coordinate DEI training of volunteer leaders
Track all engagement data in DMS
Submit & analyze DMS engagement queries for advancement team
Key Responsibility 3: Advancement Events (20%)
In partnership with the Advancement Team, plan, implement and evaluate annual events that engage School of Public Health (SPH) alumni, donors, students, faculty, and staff, and other school supporters in the mission of SPH.
Design events and programming for alumni, donors, and partners which further strategic goals related to SPH’s SPAR and commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Provide operational support for all SPH events in which alumni and/or donors are a primary audience, including annual events, alumni reunions, and one-time events for specific alumni or donor populations.
Key Responsibility 4: Advancement communications & marketing (25%)
With guidance and input from the Advancement Team, plan, produce and implement alumni and donor communications and marketing outreach.
Lead the preparation and coordination of the monthly e-newsletters distributed to SPH and MHA alumni.
Produce and send all advancement electronic communications that are shared via Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Assist SPH communications staff in highlighting alumni contributions in the Advances magazine, and on the SPH website.
Coordinate with UMF and the UMAA to highlight SPH stories in these university-wide publications.
Coordinate communications via the school’s and alumni social media accounts including Facebook, LinkedIn, and twitter and manage alumni accounts.
Manage all content updates for alumni section of sph.umn.edu
Manage the sph-alum@umn.edu, phmentor@umn.edu, and mhaalum@umn.edu email accounts
Plan and promote annual calendar of advancement events
The position is part of the Advancement team, reports to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations and partners with the school’s alumni boards and committees, and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
Excellent retirement plans with employer match
Disability and employer paid life insurance
Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
Student loan forgiveness opportunity
Opportunities for growth and promotion
Employee Assistance Program
For more information regarding benefits: https://humanresources.umn.edu/sites/humanresources.umn.edu/files/2021_tcd-fpa-75100-ben-0105-10_final.pdf
Required Qualifications
BA/BS plus at least four years of experience working in communications, engagement, and/or events.
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate an array of activities and events to meet the interests and needs of the school's alumni and friends.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to antiracism and anti-oppression
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Ability to work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting and with diverse groups.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills with a demonstrated record of managing multiple priorities, engaging others, and delegating work as needed, while meeting tight deadlines.
Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and evenings.
Ability to handle complex interpersonal communications, including the ability to build collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in, and an ongoing commitment to, working effectively with and across diverse communities: including, but not limited to, people of color, first-generation alumni, LGBTQ+ alumni, veterans, economically disadvantaged alumni, and alumni with disabilities,
Experience working with volunteer boards and committees.
Experience working with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and DMS
