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| Reference #: | 20992 |
| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
Alumni Relations and Development plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals. The department seeks to build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western through a coordinated campus-wide effort.
The Alumni Engagement Officer is responsible for coordinating relevant and meaningful programs, services and benefits, in order to foster lifelong engagement of Western University's alumni living around the globe. The incumbent will develop innovative systems and strategies that introduce and emphasize the importance of a lifelong relationship with Western, ensuring that programs, services and benefits are relevant and appealing to alumni who live internationally. The incumbent will provide leadership to facilitate the growth and expansion of global markets and alumni served, and manage the recruitment, training and recognition of alumni volunteers who support global alumni engagement. The Alumni Engagement Officer will research and deliver best practices for creating meaningful engagement with alumni through targeted programming, communications and digital engagement strategies.
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree, preferably from Western University
Experience:
- 3 years' experience managing virtual and live events, projects and volunteers
- Experience in marketing, communications and/or public relations
- Experience in an Alumni Relations and Development or fundraising environment is preferred
- International experience would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with event management techniques and tools
- Cross-cultural competency with an ability to interact and work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Media skills with solid communications judgment in a global context, to effectively present and package information to maximize interest
- Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the Alumni Relations and Development team and volunteers to maximize productivity
- Ability to analyze metrics and consider past communications to craft engaging written communications using social media or other appropriate channels
- Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for global engagement initiatives in response to cultural and social trends
- Self-driven, critical thinker who is highly skilled at anticipating and resolving stakeholder relation issues
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Ability to plan and manage events of various types and sizes
- Ability to search within and outside the formal boundaries of the organization for innovative ways to improve work
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Knowledge of cross-cultural norms and practices and the ability to speak and write in an additional language is preferred (ideally Mandarin or Cantonese)
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #20992, by midnight on December 16, 2020.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
Alumni Relations and Development plays a leading role in strengthening awareness of and support for the University’s mission and goals. The department seeks to build enduring alumni and public trust through understanding and support for Western through a coordinated campus-wide effort.
The Alumni Engagement Officer is responsible for coordinating relevant and meaningful programs, services and benefits, in order to foster lifelong engagement of Western University's alumni living around the globe. The incumbent will develop innovative systems and strategies that introduce and emphasize the importance of a lifelong relationship with Western, ensuring that programs, services and benefits are relevant and appealing to alumni who live internationally. The incumbent will provide leadership to facilitate the growth and expansion of global markets and alumni served, and manage the recruitment, training and recognition of alumni volunteers who support global alumni engagement. The Alumni Engagement Officer will research and deliver best practices for creating meaningful engagement with alumni through targeted programming, communications and digital engagement strategies.
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree, preferably from Western University
Experience:
- 3 years' experience managing virtual and live events, projects and volunteers
- Experience in marketing, communications and/or public relations
- Experience in an Alumni Relations and Development or fundraising environment is preferred
- International experience would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Familiarity with event management techniques and tools
- Cross-cultural competency with an ability to interact and work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Media skills with solid communications judgment in a global context, to effectively present and package information to maximize interest
- Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the Alumni Relations and Development team and volunteers to maximize productivity
- Ability to analyze metrics and consider past communications to craft engaging written communications using social media or other appropriate channels
- Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for global engagement initiatives in response to cultural and social trends
- Self-driven, critical thinker who is highly skilled at anticipating and resolving stakeholder relation issues
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to remain highly motivated, resilient, innovative, and collaborative when faced with challenges
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Ability to plan and manage events of various types and sizes
- Ability to search within and outside the formal boundaries of the organization for innovative ways to improve work
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Knowledge of cross-cultural norms and practices and the ability to speak and write in an additional language is preferred (ideally Mandarin or Cantonese)
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #20992, by midnight on December 16, 2020.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
