Alum Engagement Associate

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will develop and manage a comprehensive alum and constituent relations program. The person in this role should increase alum giving participation and support through strong communication, personal interaction, and events to maintain and strengthen positive relationships with students and alums that encourage long-term support of the seminary.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

  • Reports to the Vice President for Advancement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide guidance and support to the alum board and alum association, serving as the staff liaison to the alum board.
  • Develop, pursue, and execute a comprehensive, strategic, multi-year plan for alum engagement.
  • Work with the alum board to secure their annual gifts.
  • Work with the Director of Lifelong Learning to design strategies to increase the reach and impact of Lifelong Learning programs.
  • Budget for yearly alum relations activities.
  • Facilitate on-campus activities to bring alums to campus for fellowship, personal enrichment, and continuing education (i.e. the annual alum association gathering, meetings, reunions, and events).
  • Create a schedule of alum programs and activities that promote engagement with Louisville Seminary both locally and nationally and communicate these through print and digital media.
  • Work with the campus community to build communication and benefits offered to alums.
  • Recruit and train alum leaders and volunteers.
  • Meet with student groups to introduce them to alum activities and encourage their participation in alum events.
  • Utilize best practices in fundraising and engagement to develop strategies and goals for donor acquisition and constituent engagement.
  • Work with other departments (Enrollment, Communications, Academics) in support of alum relations strategies and events.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
  • 3-5 years of experience in annual giving, engagement, or alumni relations in a higher education environment or other equivalent non-profit environment.
  • Ability to represent the Advancement Office and Louisville Seminary professionally.
  • Must be capable of working with sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
  • Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work weekends and evenings, and overnight travel periodically, as necessary.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to respond with sensitivity and awareness to those with diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, attitudes, and languages.
  • Social media and digital marketing knowledge, experience, and understanding are highly desirable.
  • Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Louisville Seminary is highly valued, and a graduate of Louisville Seminary is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer

COMPENSATION:

Full-time, exempt position offering a full range of benefits, including 403b pension benefit and health insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interested applicants, please email a cover letter and resume to Emalee Rose at erose@lpts.edu.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

A background screening is required.

ABOUT LOUISVILLE SEMINARY

Founded in 1853, Louisville Seminary offers an inclusive and diverse learning community, welcoming students from wide ecumenical backgrounds while maintaining its long, historic commitment to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Louisville Seminary is led by the Holy Spirit to educate people to proclaim the Gospel, to care for all, and to work for justice in communities everywhere. It is distinguished by its nationally-recognized marriage and family therapy and field education programs, its black church studies program, the scholarship and church service among its faculty, and a commitment to training individuals to participate in the continuing ministry of Jesus Christ. For more information, call (800) 264-1839 or log onto www.lpts.edu.

Louisville Seminary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.