As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 100006 Ofc Sr Vice Pres Advancement Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 Compensation Range: $60,431.00 - $84,603.00 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: The Assistant Director for URMC Academic Programs Alumni Relations reports to the Senior Director of Alumni Relations and interacts closely with alumni, donors, volunteers, and UR colleagues. The position designs, manages, and implements a variety of programs and events, including overseeing the annual giving program, for the purpose of enhancing and building lifelong relationships with and annual support from School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD), School of Nursing (SON), and Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) alumni. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **Volunteer Management** + Manages alumni volunteers for SMD/SON/EIOH including the MD Alumni Class Agent Program, which involves recruitment of agents and reunion committee, meetings with class agents and committees, conference calls, and additional communications with alumni for the 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th reunion classes. + Responsible for managing URMC alumni engagement activity in the west coast region. + Works closely with URMC Academic Programs Alumni Relations team members to help facilitate alumni councils, volunteer programs, and committees. + Acts as the staff point person for the communications committee of the SMD alumni council. + With special attention to the APNN graduates of SON and GEPA graduates of SMD, works with these alumni populations to further develop engagement strategies to include the identification and development of alumni champions. **Annual Fund and Reunion Giving** + Partners with the University Advancement Annual Fund and URMC Academic Programs team to develop messaging, goals and stewardship for the SMD/SON/EIOH Annual Fund: + Serves as liaison between URMC Academic Programs and Annual Fund for SMD/SON/EIOH wave mailings and e-communications. Team lead for Day of Giving and Day of Gratitude for all three academic programs partnering to develop challenges and increasing participation and giving. + Coordinates reunion giving special mailings and all program special appeals. Partner with URMC marketing and communications to update reunion web pages. + Oversees the stewarding of Annual Fund donors through activities and communications that demonstrate giving impact. + On-going consultation and benchmarking with peer institutions on annual fund and reunion programs; works with appropriate advancement colleagues to implement strategic best practices and increase alumni giving + Through meeting with School partners, ensures proper stewardship of class scholarships funded by donors and identifies opportunities to provide additional stewardship to donors of special and non-traditional restricted funds. + Oversees the strategy behind the URMC Academic Program annual acknowledgement letters. **Alumni Engagement and Event Management** + Participates in the planning and execution of Meliora Weekend for SMD, SON, and EIOH including: + Coordinating with photographer on the Reunion schedule and expectations + Addressing the technology needs of the virtual and in person Reunion events + Partnering with marketing and communications to deliver the contents of the Reunion programs to designers. + Coordinating programs and events + Partners with the team to coordinate and support events as needed, including signature events such as Dean’s Circle Dinner and Dean’s Diamond Circle Dinner. + Partners with the team to build membership in the Meliora Collective and mentorship program for SMD, SON and EIOH + Coordinates with central alumni relations to build attendance for University-wide events. **Communications** + Helps develop and support Go Give Help Connect goals and metrics through communications efforts, including plans for acquisition and retention of volunteers and donors + Supports input of information to Reunion Class pages and Digital Memory Books + Assists URMC advancement communications as needed for event communications **Other duties as assigned** **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Required:** + An Associate’s degree is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. + A minimum of three years of experience in alumni relations, event management, or volunteer management. **Preferred:** + Strong demonstrated verbal and written communications skills; excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals; the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with a focus on details and timelines; ability to work some nights and weekends and travel as needed. **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. Notice: If you are a **Current** **Employee,** please **log into myURHR** to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. **Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.** Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.