Alumni Outreach Programs Specialist

at  California State University

Job no: 538012
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Fundraising & Alumni Relations, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description
Job Summary
The Alumni Engagement department maintains a vital link between the University and its alumni. Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, the Alumni Outreach Programs Specialist is responsible for coordination of alumni relations events and programs, as well as coordination, stewardship and support of the Cal Poly Alumni Association Board of Directors and alumni volunteers. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing administrative support on varied and complex projects and events associated with the office of Alumni Engagement.
Department Summary
The role of the University Development and Alumni Engagement Division is to foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to enhance support for Cal Poly. University Development and Alumni Engagement establishes and implements an overall advancement program, including coordinating fundraising, donor relations, gift processing, trust and endowment management, training and systems support for the donor database, and Cal Poly Foundation support and administration. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at Cal Poly and UDAE is committed to a continuous process of learning and updating practices to support systemic evolution toward equity, diversity, and inclusion for our team and constituents.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to Alumni Engagement to develop conclusions and make recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the alumni outreach programs.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, including a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
  Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. One year of technical or administrative experience. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $56,000 - $68,000 annually
Classification Range: $44,328 - $85,572 annually
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.
Diversity Statement
At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

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