Senior Relations Officer

Job ID: 360601 About the Job
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is happy toshare that we have an opening for a Senior Alumni Relations Officer ! The pay range for this position is$76,000-90,000 per year , depending on the qualifications and experience that the finalist brings to theposition. The position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule , with 2-3 days per week working on site inMinneapolis and the remaining days working remotely. As a professional on Development & Alumni Relations team, this position isprimarily responsible for developing a growing and active, informed, engaged, spirited and supportive alumni body.
You'll focus onbuilding life-long associations by engaging alumni and students in relationship-building and alumni-related activities. You'll provideservices for our alumni and donors that build and facilitate their connections to the School by engaging them in meaningful and valuableactivities.
You'll also be involved in campaign initiatives that support our fundraising efforts, with the goal of designing andimplementing alumni and development efforts that advocate for and benefit the School of Dentistry.
Duties andResponsibilities Event Planning and Execution (40%) Plan, staff, promote, and coordinateevents, including Alumni Weekend, regional receptions, campaign events, reunions, and anniversary celebrations. Represent the Schoolof Dentistry at various external functions on campus, within the Twin Cities, and at select state and nationalmeetings. Volunteer Management and Relationship Building (30%) Manage all aspects of the School ofDentistry Alumni Society Board. Including volunteer recruitment and management, meeting management, alumni events, and strategicplanning. Develop and manage relationships with alumni and donors to promote and encourage involvement in schoolinitiatives. Communications and Recognition (15%) Identify outstanding alumni worthy of school- anduniversity-wide recognition through various awards programs, driving nomination calendar and process in partnership with the Dean's Office,and the Alumni Association. Collaborate with the School's Development Officers to help foster support among alumni anddonors. Write and coordinate general alumni communications for distribution to alumni. Provide information and input on thecontent of the School of Dentistry's annual Dentistry magazine, monthly email publications Dental Bites and Second Tuesday; collect andcompile information, and write short alumni news items. Identify story ideas, photos, and provide draft copy in coordination withthe School of Dentistry web manager for posting on the School of Dentistry web site and social media sites. ProgramDevelopment and Delivery (10%) Serve as primary liaison between the UMAA, School of Dentistry, and School of DentistryAlumni Society (SODAS) to ensure mutual understanding and support of each organization's priorities and programs. Develop annual andlong-term strategic plans that connect alumni and build their affinity to the School. Implement programmatic initiatives to enhanceinvolvement opportunities across the alumni network, including devising segmentation strategies and offerings that capitalize on sub-groupsof the alumni population. Form strong working relationships with internal and external partners. Respond to various alumniand donor requests, questions, and communications. Technology and Data Management (5%) Manage alumniupdates and ensure data integrity for the Data Management System. Manage mass email delivery to alumni and donors using theUniversity supported mass email tool (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) Oversee standards for data privacy andintegrity. Proactively report on progress and challenges in annual and long-term goals, and assist the Lead Development Officer asrequested in budget, personnel and program development matters. Annually develop and provide a detailed budget. Handleother duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications RequiredQualifications (please detail these on your application materials): Bachelor's degree At least 6 years ofsuccess in alumni relations, development, fundraising, or closely-related field that includes extensive volunteer management, withprogressive responsibility in a complex, fast-paced organization. Ability to participate in occasional regional and national traveland attend some weekend and evening events. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success in workingindependently, but also collaboratively in a team setting Experience working with data management systems, SalesForce MarketingCloud, and related technologies Experience in alumni and/or development experience in higher education Success in recruitingvolunteers and volunteer board management Ability to find opportunities for population segmentation and relationship buildingthrough development of innovative programming About the Department The University of MinnesotaSchool of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsinand the Pacific Northwest. We are a regional resource to five states for dental education, consulting services, patient treatment, andongoing continuing dental education. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dentaleducators and research-scientists. We offer advanced degree programs in seven ADA-recognized specialties: endodontics, oral andmaxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and TMD and orofacial pain. We educate scholars inoral biology, dental hygiene and oral health for older adults. Dentists from other countries who wish to practice in the United Statesmatriculate through our Program for Advanced Standing Students. Learners have the option to pursue a Masters in Public Health or a PhDalongside their DDS degree. We are the only dental hygiene program in the state associated with a dental school. Offering programs at the baccalaureate and master of science level, our integrated program prepares oral health professionals to collaboratefrom their first day in the profession. We became the first dental school in the nation to educate dental therapists in2009.  Dental therapists perform basic preventative services, drill and restore teeth for children and adults and remove primaryteeth under the supervision of a licensed dentist. As of 2023, we have graduated 91 dental therapists from the program. Ourwork affects virtually every person in Minnesota. We educate approximately 73% of the state's practicing dentists, 68% of licenseddental therapists, and 49% of dental hygiene educators. Our researchers develop and test restorative materials used by dentists around theworld. We provide critical oral health care with more than 100,000 patient visits in our campus clinics and more than 16,000 patient visitsat outreach sites in underserved communities throughout the state. We provide continuing dental education for 7,1000 practicing dentalprofessionals each year. The School of Dentistry is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusiveworkplace. Diverse teams, perspectives, and backgrounds create a strong and creative team that best serves the University's manycommunities, on campus and beyond. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women,veterans, and members of historically underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.
For more information, please visitour website,  dentistry.umn.edu . Benefits Working atthe University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who areinterested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your lifeoutside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays,and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacyplans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability andemployer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution PublicService Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services  Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counselingat no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Citiesmetro area Please visit the Office of Human Resources website formore information regarding benefits. How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be consideredfor this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an onlineapplication for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
To apply for this position, candidates must submit thesethree items : Current curriculum vita (CV), Letter of interest, One-page (500 word) diversity, equity andinclusion statement that explains your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your previous professional roles, and discussesthe impact your contributions made to your organization(s) and the community. You may attach additional documents after yourinitial application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments"section. 
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity
The Universityrecognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supportingthe academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
TheUniversity of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color,creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingentupon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M TheUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest publicresearch universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study andresearch. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses inMinneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, governmentagencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by theStar Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018,2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).