Alumni Relations Officer develops alumni interest and support of the university/college. Assists in creating and broadening alumni programs and in planning large reunion and/or homecoming events. Being an Alumni Relations Officer may oversee a group of volunteers/support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Alumni Relations Officer typically reports to a director. The Alumni Relations Officer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Alumni Relations Officer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Peacefully nestled in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine’s public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services, and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater, and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town.
The University of Maine Farmington is seeking an energetic, outgoing colleague who shares our vision of lifelong mutual commitment and what a strong community of alums, students, staff, faculty, and stakeholders can do to positively impact the UMF experience.
The Manager of Alumni Relations and Advancement is a member of the team that manages the UMF alumni relations program and UMF fundraising initiatives. All the work relies on collaborations with a variety of on and off-campus partners. This position is integral to friend-raising and fundraising, particularly of alumni, and in support of the realization of UMF priorities.
Essential Duties:
Reporting Relationships:
The Department of Alumni Relations and Advancement reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (or equivalent).
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Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with the UMS COVID protocols which currently include but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine site.
Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application,upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin November 10, 2022. Materials received on or after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.
The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101 Boudreau, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).